Prayer Services for Parishes

This book is designed to be a resource book for parishes. It provides prayer services for all kinds of occasions, seasons and programs. Each service can be expanded, as needed, through the creative ideas of parish staffs. Each prayer provides a springboard for opening people to the action of God in the church community. Each set of prayers could spark ideas for other prayer topics. - from the Introduction Prayer Services for Parishes offers forty-nine flexible resources for the parish faith community. Arranged by topic, the services provide prayers for: The Liturgical Year Seasons and Holidays Special Saints Religious Education Programs Parish Groups Sacraments Special Concerns Even if your particular topic is not addressed, these prayer services provide a versatile starting point for every occasion.