Msgr. James Moroney,
Executive Director, National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Secretariat for the Liturgy:

"Across the country, parishes are seeking to prepare liturgical celebrations, which draw children into a 'full, conscious, and active participation' in the sacred mysteries.

Kids Pray the Darndest Things provides cogent and exciting insights into the practical implications of the way the Church seeks to accomplish this essential goal, especially as it is presented in the Directory for Masses with Children.

This book should enjoy an important place on the shelf of every parish liturgist."

Rev. Caroline S. Fairless
Director: www.childrenatworship.org

"James O'Regan knows what many theologians have yet to acknowledge ~ that the full inclusion of children and youth in the regular worship life of the faith community is warranted not only by the Rite of Baptism, but by the very teachings of Jesus. Put another way, O'Regan makes the case that the design of a community's liturgical life that does not invite the viable and meaningful participation of young people, is not an option.

O'Regan is refreshingly clear concerning the difference between simply accommodating children (children's homily, children's prayers, etc) and their inclusion as full members of the community.

This is a book for all congregations who are struggling with the issues and logistics of the inclusion of children in worship. His thinking is clear and persuasive, and, for my nickel, altogether timely."

© James O'Regan, 2003