LEADING THE ASSEMBLY IN PRAYER A Practical Guide for Lay and Ordained Presiders Revised Edition, 2008 Michael J. Begolly Paper, $24.95 160 pages, 5½" × 8½" ISBN 0-89390-674-3 View Table of Contents Quantity:

Leading the Assembly in Prayer provides essential information and formation for presiders. Even experienced clergy will appreciate these suggestions for constructive evaluation of their presiding style. In today�s church when ordained ministers are in short supply, other members of the community need to be ready to lead prayer. This book will help you develop the skills and background you need to be a competent, prayerful worship leader.

 Review

 ï¿½Bravo to Michael Begolly, who has provided ordained and lay presiders with a lucid and insightful pastoral guide. Based on sound theological principles, Leading the Assembly in Prayer underscores the ministry of the assembly as foundational for the theology and practice of presiding. From this central insight, Dr. Begolly offers presiders guidance for their own spiritual development as well as intelligent instruction for the enactment of the rites. This is practical theology at its best.�
� Edward J. Foley, professor of liturgy and music, Catholic Theological Union.

 About the Author

 Monsignor Michael J. Begolly, DMin, is pastor of Mt. St. Peter Parish in New Kensington, PA and its partner parish of All Saints in Arnold, PA.

Table of Contents (Revised Edition)

    Preface to the Revised Edition
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction
      Document Abbreviations Used in This Book

  PART ONE: Presiding within the Liturgical Assembly

    1. The Liturgical Assembly
      Historical Background for Conciliar Reform
      Conciliar and Post-Conciliar Reform
      The Assembly As the Context for Specialized Ministry
    2. The Ministry of the Presider
      Conciliar Reform
      Contemporary Reflections on the Ministry of the Presider
    3. Preparing to Preside
      Presiding As Pastoral Care for the Assembly
      Presiding over the Public Prayer of the Church
      Learning the Languages of Prayer
      The Skill of Working with Others
      The Skill of Theological Reflection
    4. A Spirituality for Liturgical Presiders
      Biblical Models
      Spiritual Attitudes for Presiders

    PART TWO: Presiding at Specific Liturgical Celebrations

    5. Sunday Eucharist
      The Structure of Sunday Eucharist
      The Presider�s Role at Sunday Eucharist
      The Deacon�s Role at Sunday Eucharist
    6. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
      The Structure of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
      The Presider�s Role at Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
      Planning and Preparing for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
      Form I of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Morning Prayer (with Holy Communion)
      Form II of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Liturgy of the Word (with Holy Communion)
    7. Liturgy of the Word with Children
      The Structure of Liturgy of the Word with Children
      The Leader�s Role at Liturgy of the Word with Children
      Planning and Preparing for Liturgy of the Word with Children
    8. Order of Christian Funerals
      The Vigil for the Deceased
      Funeral Liturgy
      Rite of Committal

    Appendix A: A Formation Process for Presiders
      Setting
      Step I: Identifying the Assembly As the Context for the Ministry of Presiding
      Step II: Examining the Presider�s Role within the Assembly
      Step III: Identifying the Attitudes and Skills Needed by the Presider
      Step IV: Developing a Presidential Style
      Step V: Presiding within the Liturgical Assembly
      Mystagogical Reflection
      Modeling
      Mentoring
    Appendix B: Sample Page for Presider�s Book
    Works Cited