Changes: Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of Passage

by Church Publishing Incorporated

These long-awaited rites include public rites and prayers for individual and family use, for all of the major stages of human development, and from early childhood to retirement. In addition, a collection of prayers and a simple rite for remembering the departed provide an important pastoral resource for human grieving in the weeks and months following the death of a loved one. CONTENTS Introductory Materials Including the theology and rationale for the rites, their structure and features Planning for a Rite of Passage Prayers for the Transitions of Childhood Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Young Adulthood Including a rite of passage for young people and their parents; celebrating a significant birthday; the blessing of a betrothal Prayers and a Rite for the Transitions of Midlife Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Elders Prayers and a Rite for Remembering the Departed Appendix containing suggested hymns and spiritual songs

82 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2007

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for those in ministry. There are many times of transition in life, and services involving family and community are helpful to remind the bonds we share with each other. This book provides ideas for many different occasions.