Overview
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
This book title, Changes (Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of Passage), ISBN: 9780898695410, published by Church Publishing Incorporated (February 1, 2007) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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