Ideas
- You might ask writers to not only focus on a specific scripture passage for their meditation, but also address a specific church teaching like fasting, forgiveness, social justice issues, etc.
- You might ask writers to include a “challenge to action” or ideas for volunteer service that relate to their meditation. You might consider organizing one of these suggestion for the group to do together at some point during Lent, making this prayer book come to life.
- The parish can also replace their traditional Lenten prayer books and adopt these prayer books.
- Depending on the size of your parish or campus ministry, this might become a cooperative effort. For example, invite contributions from all members of the parish or work with other campus ministries or Christian groups on campus to create these prayer books.
- Organize weekly prayer gatherings for young adults. The meetings can take place at the church or at a coffee shop. The group can do the prayers for the day or share about their experience during the week with the prayer book. This can help strengthen the sense of community.
- You might suggest young adults make a contribution to help off set the cost of printing the prayer books.
Recommends
- It is suggested that those compiling and editing the prayer book familiarize themselves with other Lenten prayer books. These can serve as a sample or can provide ideas for prayers and suggestions for using the prayer books. Find examples in your personal library, the parish library, or ask your pastor or campus minister for suggestions.
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