Table of Contents

Publisher's Note     iv
Foreword   Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald     v
Introductory Materials     1
Theology and Rationale     3
Structure and Features     5
The Rites as Related to Stages in Human Development     7
Planning for a Rite of Passage     9
Prayers for the Transitions of Childhood     13
Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Young Adulthood     19
The Prayers     21
A Rite of Passage for Young People and Their Parents     24
A Rite of Passage for a Significant Birthday     31
The Blessing of a Betrothal     37
Prayers and a Rite for the Transitions of Midlife     41
The Prayers     43
A Rite for Claiming a New Name     47
Prayers and Rites for the Transitions of Elders     51
The Prayers     53
Farewell to a Home     54
A Celebration of Life on the Occasion of a Significant Birthday     55
A Rite for the Blessing or Commissioning of an Elder     61
Prayers for National Service     65
Prayers and a Rite for Remembering the Departed     69
The Prayers     71
A Rite for Remembering a Departed Soul     75
Appendix
Suggested Hymns and Spiritual Songs     79