Catholic Notes (1): Pope Pius X and Active Participation

The term ‘active participation’ in the Liturgy was introduced to the Catholic Church by Pope Saint Pius X. Soon afterwards, this term became the rallying cry of the new Liturgical Movement, which brought about a break with the liturgical traditions of the Latin Rite. In the struggle to maintain hermeneutic continuity, this break often goes unacknowledged by Roman Catholics.