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These long-awaited rites include public rites and prayers for individual and family use, for all of the major stages of human development, and from early childhood to retirement. In addition, a collection of prayers and a simple rite for remembering the departed provide an important pastoral resource for human grieving in the weeks and months following the death of a loved one. CONTENTS Introductory Materials Including the theology and rationale for the rites, their structure and features Planning for a Rite of Passage Prayers for the Transitions of Childhood Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Young Adulthood Including a rite of passage for young people and their parents; celebrating a significant birthday; the blessing of a betrothal Prayers and a Rite for the Transitions of Midlife Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Elders Prayers and a Rite for Remembering the Departed Appendix containing suggested hymns and spiritual songs

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Church Publishing, founded in 1918, is a publisher of trade books for general readers (inspiration, leadership, financial wellness, social justice), academic works, and professional church resources, including a suite of electronic products. It publishes The Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and content used in the liturgy, faith formation, and mission of The Episcopal Church.

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