The Congregation at Prayer

THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER

Looking for guidance when it comes to daily family prayer and devotion? Check out The Congregation at Prayer, a weekly devotional and catechetical resource. The Congregation at Prayer suggests daily readings, learn-by-heart Scripture and Catechism verses, a hymn to sing, along with a psalm and prayer to pray. It coordinates with the Church calendar and is used by others, so you know you’re not alone. The video below provides a quick tour of the resource. 

Below, you will find links to The Congregation at Prayer materials. There is a one-year series (prepared by Trinity Lutheran Church in Wichita), and a three-year series (prepared in sets by the Kansas District Parish Education Committee.) You may use these materials “as is” or modify them. You will also find below a guide to using The Congregation at Prayer materials.

The Congregation at Prayer Guide

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Click Here for the Word version

The Congregation at Prayer, one-year series

Prepared by Trinity Lutheran Church, Wichita.
Older CAP prayers available upon request.

May 2024

May 6 – 12, 2024: The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Rogate

May 13 – 19, 2024: The Seventh Sunday of Easter – Exaudi

May 20 – 26, 2024: The Feast of Pentecost

May 27 – June 2, 2024: The Festival of the Holy Trinity

April 2024

April 8 – 14, 2024: Second Sunday of Easter

April 15 – 21, 2024: Third Sunday of Easter

April 22 – 28, 2024: Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 29 – May 5, 2024: Fifth Sunday of Easter

March 2024

March 4 – 10, 2024: Third Sunday in Lent, Oculi

March 11 – 17, 2024: Fourth Sunday in Lent, Laetare

March 18 – 24, 2024: Fifth Sunday in Lent, Judica

March 25 – 31, 2024: Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday

April 1 – 7, 2024: The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord

The Congregation at Prayer, three-year series

Prepared by the Parish Education Committee.
Older CAP prayers available upon request.

October 7 – November 25, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Pentecost 20 through Pentecost 27 (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Pentecost 20 through Pentecost 27 (Word version)

August 5 – Sept. 30, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Pentecost 11 through Pentecost 19 (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Pentecost 11 through Pentecost 19 (Word version)

May 27 – July 29, 2024: 

Series B: 2024 Trinity through Pentecost (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Trinity through Pentecost (Word version)

April 1 – May 20, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Easter through Pentecost (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Easter through Pentecost (Word version)

February 19 – March 25, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Lent (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Lent (Word version)

January 15 – February 12, 2024:

Series B: 2024 Epiphany through The Transfiguration of Our Lord (pdf version)
Series B: 2024 Epiphany through The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Word version)

December 4, 2023 – January 8, 2024:

Series B: 2023-2024 Advent through The Baptism of Our Lord (pdf version)
Series B: 2023-2024 Advent through The Baptism of Our Lord (Word version)

October 2 – November 27, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Pentecost 18-26 (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Pentecost 18-26 (Word version)

August 7 – September 25, 2023:

Series A: 2023 Pentecost 10-17 (pdf version)
Series A: 2023 Pentecost 10-17 (Word version)

The Congregation at Prayer project was inspired by Rev. Peter C. Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy. Materials cited in the Kansas District Congregation at Prayer are used with permission.

Spread the Word!

These materials were prepared by the Parish Education Committee, for congregational use. Included in the media kit are two text descriptions for use in texts, emails, bulletins, and newsletters. There are two image files (16:9 and 1080 x 1080) that can be used for social media, church websites, and PowerPoint slides. A QR code is also included that takes people directly to The Congregation at Prayer webpage, which can be shared in a church’s publications.

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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer 16:9 slide (PDF version)
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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer QR code (PDF version)
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Click Here for The Congregation at Prayer Text Descriptions (Word version)

Additional Resources

My First Catechism

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My First Catechism is a first-step resource to helping parents teach the faith. Organized in the same way as the traditional Luther’s Small Catechism, this colorfully illustrated book is a tool for helping little ones start learning the simple explanations to our doctrine.

Luther’s Small Catechism for Kids

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Colorful icons and illustrations guide children through each tenet of faith as encouraged in Luther’s Small Catechism. Older elementary-aged students will be able to read and study concepts from the 2017 Explanation of the catechism with terms and language they understand.

My First Hymnal

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This full-color heirloom quality hymnal will help your child learn the importance of hymns in Christianity, along with the Church year and important prayers. Teach your child 52 different hymns and songs, working through the parts of the Church Year, from Advent through Pentecost, and select special occasions such as Baptism. Use as a hymnal, daily devotional, and an educational tool for years to come. Audio recordings and a piano accompaniment book are also available options with the My First Hymnal resource. Click Here for the CPH link to these optional resources. 

My First Bible Storybook

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My First Bible Storybook brings 72 of the best-loved Bible stories to life for children as young as two years old. Staying close and faithful to the biblical text, this children’s Bible presents a great introduction to God’s Word for the whole family to enjoy.

Lutheran Service Book

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Lutheran Service Book: Pew Edition is a hymnal with a rich compilation of Christ-centered services, psalms, hymns, and prayers to nourish the faithful week after week for generations to come. It contains Five Divine Services, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Matins, Vespers, Family Devotions, Luther’s Small Catechism, and 636 hymns, songs, and canticles. Click Here for the CPH link to the Lutheran Service Book: Hymn Accompaniment Edition.