Considers the practicalities of celebrating the liturgical year from the point of view of the liturgical president and other liturgical ministers (eg the deacon at the Easter Vigil), and with particular reference to "Common Worship Times and Seasons" material. This book also considers material from the wider Western tradition where appropriate.

This helpful book is the first of two volumes that encourage parishes and other communities to explore the way they mark the festivals and seasons, and that offer practical advice on how to celebrate the Christian story through the Christian year.

Celebrating Christ's Appearing covers the year from All Saints to Candlemas and comments on seasonal aspects of the celebration of daily prayer and Christian initiation.

The second volume, Celebrating Christ's Victory, will cover the period from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost and include a number of agricultural celebrations.