Parish leaders are often looking for resources which provide non-liturgical ways to begin parish gatherings with prayer. Creative Praying in Groups is a valuable tool for prayer preparation. It is organized in two parts: prayers to be used at meetings and prayers used throughout the year. Each part contains multiple services thematically organized. This book is accessible and user-friendly. Each service includes: • directions for how to prepare the service • scripture verses that you can use • parts for the prayer leader and those participating in the prayer • a list of items that you will need for the prayer such as specific visual aids, suggestions for music, water, bowls, candles, etc. Creative Praying in Groups can be used: • with the whole parish • to begin parish meetings • with religious education • with catechetical sessions • on retreats with children, youth, and adults • with RENEW and Bible study groups • at any event or meeting where "two or three are gathered" (Matthew 18:20)