Whether you need a prayer for the beginning of class, a special feast, a parent or staff meeting, a saint's day, or the liturgical season, you'll find what you need in 500 Prayers for Catholic Schools and Parish Youth Groups by Filomena Tassi.
Some prayers are prepared for specific annual events, some for general occasions, but all can easily be adapted to a school or parish's situation and needs.
In 500 Prayers for Catholic Schools and Parish Youth Groups by Filomena Tassi you will find:
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Daily prayers
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Feast days of the saints
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The liturgical seasons
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Thematic prayers for various occasions and needs
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The teachings of Jesus in Scripture
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Favorite prayers
500 Prayers also contains valuable catechetical material. In the section on the saints, each prayer is preceded by a short biography of the saint. The prayers for the church seasons include brief reflections on the seasons, and in the section on the teachings of Jesus, the passage from Scripture (or a paraphrase) is provided. The final section of the book is a collection of favorite prayers, both traditional (such as the Way of the Cross) and contemporary (such as Mother Teresa's prayer).
500 Prayers for Catholic Schools and Parish Youth Groups by Filomena Tassi is a treasure chest for young Catholics.
