A Child's Guide to the Holy Eucharist, Rite II [Paperback]

Sarah Horton (Author), Cecilia M. Murdoch (Illustrator)

Book Description

Written for grammar-school age children, this guide to the Rite II Eucharistic service presents the full text of the service from the Book of Common Prayer alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of the words. Horton focuses on the "hows" and the "whats" of the service itself, in the belief that participation and information are, in the long term, the keys to Christian formation.

This practical manual will be useful to a wide variety of groups. Church school teachers and pastors can use this in Sunday school classes or during the service itself to help children participate more fully. Parents and children will find this a helpful tool as they explore Christian life together. Instructors of confirmation classes will also find this a useful resource.

Editorial Reviews

Review

... helps children to understand the meaning of the eucharistic liturgy. A practical resource for children's leaders, clergy, and parents. -- Anglican World 1999

... practical manual for church school teachers, pastors, parents, and children will be a helpful tool for exploring Christian life together. -- The Arkansas Episcopalian, June 1999

...easy-to-hold... immense appeal to both the eye and the spirit. Children will love the drawings and the simple explanations... -- San Joaquin Star / Stardust, May 1999

From the Back Cover

Written for grammar-school age children, this guide to the Rite II Eucharistic service presents the full text of the service from the Book of Common Prayer alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of the words. Horton focuses on the "hows" and the "whats" of the service itself, in the belief that participation and information are, in the long term, the keys to Christian formation.

This practical manual will be useful to a wide variety of groups. Church school teachers and pastors can use this in Sunday school classes, or during the service itself to help children participate more fully. Parents and children will also find this a helpful tool as they explore Christian life together. Instructors of confirmation classes will also find this a useful resource.

The Rev. Sarah Horton is Rector of Saint Barnabas' Church in Norwich, Vermont.

Cecilia M. Murdoch is an incorrigible doodler with a special interest in graphics and calligraphy. She and her husband George and their four children live in Middlebury, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819218022
• ISBN-13: 978-0819218025
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #689,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: A Child's Guide to the Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Paperback)

This is a great book, written for elementary-school aged children. It takes you step by step through the Episcopal Church's Eucharist service, explaning what we do when and why we do it. There are simple illustrations summarizing each concept that are good for younger kids. This book would be useful for Roman Catholics, too (and maybe any other church with a set form for the Communion service) because almost all of the service is the same, if in a different order, or with different wording. Another book on the subject of kids in church (which applies to any denomination) is Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman, which covers lots of things, including how to make the service more meaningful for your kids. One other book I really like is Talking to Your Children About God by Rick Osbourne, which is aimed more at discussing religion, rather than going to church, but it's very helpful, too.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book-Very Helpful, August 2, 2001

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"pmcarey" (Conshohocken, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Child's Guide to the Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Paperback)

As a teacher of Religion and History at The Episcopal Academy, I think this book is a terrific, age-appropriate guide for youngsters on the Holy Eucharist. The writing is clear, concise, and helpful and the illustrations are wonderful. I wholeheartedly recommend this book for parents, christian education coordinators, priests, and teachers. Two Thumbs up.

Peter Carey

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book, August 2, 2008

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This review is from: A Child's Guide to the Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Paperback)

This is a very good book for children to understand the ritual of the episcopal church which can be very confusing for adults let alone children. I know the author and her husband who is a priest and they are fabulous!