26 Creative Celebrations for All Generations

by Sr M Valerie Schneider SND

What a treasure this is! Parishes have been asking for intergenerational prayer celebrations that embrace the Church Year and beyond--and now here they are. These celebrations focus first and foremost on the gospels and include reflections, interactive prayers, points for pondering, creative ways to respond to the gospel message, and optional activities for families.

Celebrations are included for All Saints and All Souls Days, Advent, the Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Family Sunday, Mardi Gras, Lent, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, the Ascension, Pentecost, plus thirteen services for Ordinary Time.

This is indispensable resource for parishes and faith formation programs that have the Church Year as their focal point as well as for all-school assemblies in Catholic Schools. And, of course, it's perfect for all intergenerational gatherings that focus on the liturgical year and on being modern-day disciples of Christ.

M. Valerie Schneider is a Sister of Notre Dame of the Toledo, Ohio, province. She is director of Lial Renewal and Conference Center in Whitehouse, Ohio, and a theology instructor at Lourdes College, Sylvania, Ohio. She is also author of 10 Wise and Wonderful Stories for Children (Twenty-Third Publications).