Available in September 2021Ensuring a smooth and prayerful celebration of the Eucharist begins with a focused, well\-trained liturgy or worship committee. Responsible for setting the goals, direction, and principles of the liturgical life of the community, the committee functions best when both newly formed and experienced members of the committee receive training in the basic skills and theological insights that are vital to fulfilling their ministry with Gods grace and guidance. As part of the Liturgical Ministry Series®, this book is grounded in Church doctrine and liturgical practice, and follows a format that provides the newly formed ministers and experienced ministers with basic skills and theological insights.. This resource includes: Theological and historical reflections on the liturgy and the ministry Practical skill\-building and advice for serving in this role Ways to deepen your spirituality and call to discipleship Answers to frequently asked questions Recommended resources A glossary Questions for discussion and reflection This is an exceptionally thorough and useable guide to challenge and support both experienced and newly formed liturgy committees in their work. It is a comprehensive work including liturgical theology, the nuts and bolts of committee work, and sound practical suggestions. It will become well-worn with use. --Beth Hicks, Office of Worship, Director, Diocese of Gaylord, MI ""This is a wonderful new resource for parish committees concerned with preparing excellent liturgy and worship! The included questions for discussion are essential for a unified communal direction among many avid, good-hearted participants."" -- --Mary Dahl, Office of Worship, Director, Diocese of Crookston, MN Corinna Laughlin is the pastoral assistant for liturgy at St. James Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, and liturgy consultant for the Archdiocese of Seattle. She has written extensively on the liturgy for Liturgy Training Publications, and has contributed articles to Pastoral Liturgy®, Ministry and Liturgy, and other publications. She holds a doctorate in English from the University of Washington. Michael R. Prendergast has nearly fifty years experience as a musician and liturgist at the parish, cathedral, and diocesan levels. He is the former Liturgy Specialist and editor of Todays Liturgy at Oregon Catholic Press. A native of the diocese of Helena, Montana, Michael is an adjunct instructor in the Departments of Theology and Music at the University of Portland, serves as the coordinator of liturgy and music at St. Andrew Parish in Portland, OR and is the founder of Sacred Liturgy Ministries, a liturgical consulting firm. Michael has written on topics related to music and liturgy in several liturgical and pastoral journals. He is one of the compilers of LTPs Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary: A Comprehensive Resource for Proclaimers of the Word, Second Edition. He holds a masters in theological studies from Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon, and a master's in liturgical studies from St. Johns University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Joanne Sanders is the Director of Worship and Christian Initiation for Resurrection Catholic Church, in Wayne, Illinois. She also serves on the Diocesan Liturgy Board for the Diocese of Joliet. A workshop presenter and ministry consultant, she holds a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Illinois and a master of arts in pastoral studies with a concentration in Word and worship from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is the co-author, with Yvonne Cassa, of Groundwork: Planning Liturgical Seasons (LTP) and How To Form a Parish Liturgy Board (LTP). Along with Yvonne, she also wrote a liturgy preparation column in Celebration for several years. Joanne is a wife, mother, and grandmother and is indebted to all the liturgy committee members who have been an inspiration to her over the years. Paul Turner is the pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri, and the director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from SantAnselmo in Rome and is the author of many pastoral and theological resources. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.