The following pdf link is to a chart (Worship Rubric) outlining the "Order of Worship" for five different Christian churches; Roman Catholic Mass, the Order of Divine Liturgy for the Orthodox and Lutheran Church, the Service of the Eucharist in the Anglican tradition, and the Service of the Lord's Day in the Presbyterian tradition. Scroll below and click on the links for a descriptions of each of the services according to their respective traditions.
These were selected from official books of worship, however, each diocese, church, synod, district, local congregation or national church often have variations, but for the most part, it reflects the traditional placement of the various movements for the services of worship in modern use.
I hope that this will be a useful tool in comparing and contrasting the placement of different movements, forms, patterns or actions that occur in Christian worship. It also illustrates the remarkable unity (given all the variation) of historic Christian worship. Keep in mind however, that many of the services are quite complex, so do not let the simple form of the matrix mislead. Nor will some of the theological distinctions between the different traditions necessarily be apparent. An earlier blog entry titled "Liturgy: the Work of the People" explains a few of the basic elements in the Reformed tradition. The following links below provide explanations for each of the different traditions in more detail.
The official prayer books, worship books, and clergy worship handbooks should always be consulted for exact details of any service.
The official prayer books, worship books, and clergy worship handbooks should always be consulted for exact details of any service.
Companion to the Book of Worship (Presbyterian) purchased through PCUSA store
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