30 Rituals And Prayer Services For Catechist And Teacher Meetings

Prayer, especially prayer as a faith community, is essential to any kind of ministry. This is perhaps even more true for catechists and religion teachers, who are called to be ministers of the word. 30 Rituals and Prayer Services for Catechist and Teacher Meetings provides deeply moving and meaningful ways for catechists and teachers to celebrate their ministry. These beautifully prepared rituals and services, rich in Scripture and liturgy, can lead participants into a profound encounter with God and with one another. Themes include liturgical seasons, aspects of the catechetical ministry, the beatitudes, the sacraments, and more. One form of prayer used in these services is lectio divina, an ancient method for praying the Scriptures. Also unique to this book are rituals based on the rites of the liturgy, including those used in the RCIA process. These services can easily be adapted to the needs of your group. Each service is a complete prayer experience suitable for meetings as well as for days of prayer and reflection. For catechetical leaders, Catholic school principals, catechists, and religion teachers, 30 Rituals and Prayer Services for Catechist and Teacher Meetings is a must-have resource. Book jacket.

The imaginative prayers offered in Growing in Grace: 35 Prayer Services for Children involve the whole child and are adaptable, short, and easy to use. The themes are seasonal or related to life and beliefs, centered on Scripture, and incorporate elements drawn from the liturgy, such as intercessory prayers, psalm prayers, and liturgical rituals and symbols.

Each prayer relates to a real-life catechetical situation and reflects a firm belief in God's loving care for catechists and students, in the uniqueness of each child, and in the importance of catechetical ministry. Use these prayers for personal enrichment or adapt them for use at a catechist meeting. Whether you are a new or seasoned catechist, these uplifting prayers will renew, refresh, and inspire you from the first to the last.

Each of these 30 services give the reader a complete prayer experience that teaches valuable faith lessons and highlights the special call of the catechist.

Gwen Costell tells catechists and teachers that they need first to look at their own prayer lives and presents some sugggestions for nourishing and varying that prayer. She then treats the topics of praying with children, with scripture, and with ritual.