Leading Prayer at Parish Meetings

Have you ever been called upon to lead prayer at a parish meeting and felt anxious about what to do and say? Or maybe you’ve wanted to volunteer for this task but felt ill-equipped or didn’t know where to start? This practical resource provides insightful tools so you can feel confident writing for and leading prayer at any Catholic gathering. This book includes:

• Reflections on being a person of prayer
• General guidance for preparing prayer
• Ways to pray according to the liturgical year with Mary and the saints
• Basic presiding skills
• Instructions for how to write your own prayers
• Suggestions for praying with ecumenical or interfaith groups
• An overview of Catholic prayer resources
• Sample Catholic prayers