As Morning Breaks and Evening Sets : Liturgical Prayer Services for Ordinary and Extraordinary Events in the Lives of Young People

by Alonso, Tony; Delgatto, Laurie; Feduccia, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780884898108
• ISBN10: 0884898105
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-10-31
• Publisher: St Marys Pr

Summary

In stark contrast to the common belief that youth ministers require nothing less than a light show, smoke machine, and sweaty rock bands to reach teenagers' souls, more and more youth have actually been moving toward depth and quiet-and away from fluff and noise. Creeds, candles, silence, and ancient spiritual practices are all gaining understanding and popularity among young people, who are realizing that there are treasures in tradition. As Morning Breaks and Evening Sets is a tool for unearthing, dusting off, and tapping into these treasures.

Author Biography

Tony Alonso is a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in choral conducting and serves as the director of liturgy and music at Saint Nicholas Church in Evanston, Illinois Laurie Delgatto is a member of the National Pastoral Musicians Association and serves as a member of the Standing Committee for Youth and Liturgy Robert Feduccia is the founder of the Youth Liturgical Leadership Program at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Saint Meinrad, Indiana. He is an editor with Saint Mary's Press in Winona, Minnesota, and speaks on liturgical participation throughout the United States and Canada

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(1)
Music Feature	9	(1)
Overview of the Liturgy of the Hours	10	(2)
Ministers of Prayer	12	(1)
Planning a Prayer Service with Young People	13	(1)
Some Final Thoughts	14	(3)
Prayer Services for Ordinary and Extraordinary Events
In Times of Newness	17	(5)
In Times of Crisis	22	(6)
In Times of Remembrance	28	(7)
When Peace Is Needed	35	(7)
In Times of Anxiety and Worry	42	(7)
In Times of Success and Rejoicing	49	(5)
In Times of Thanks	54	(6)
When Healing and Forgiveness Are Needed	60	(7)
When Hope Is Needed	67	(7)
In Times of Transition	74	(5)
In Times of Mission	79	(6)
In Times of Celebration	85	(5)
In Times of Anger and Hurt	90	(7)
In Times of Initiation	97	(7)
In Times of Defeat	104	(9)
Appendix Tools for Preparing and Planning Your Own Services	113	(20)
Overview	113	(1)
Choosing Psalms	113	(1)
Choosing Canticles	114	(1)
Choosing Music	115	(1)
Selecting and Scripture Reading	115	(1)
Writing and Preparing Psalm Prayers	116	(1)
Writing and Preparing a Reflection	116	(1)
Writing Intercessions	117	(1)
Setting the Environment	117	(1)
Additional Resources	118	(1)
Handout 1: The Canticle of Mary	119	(1)
Handout 2: The Canticle of Zechariah	120	(1)
Handout 3: The Canticle of Simeon	121	(1)
Handout 4: Morning and Evening Prayer Planning Guide	122	(2)
Handout 5: Worship Aid Template	124	(3)
Indexes
Thematic Index	127	(3)
Seasonal Index	130	(3)
Acknowledgments	133