The Revd Fredrik Arvidsson, Senior Chaplain of The King's School, Canterbury, is the Youth Officer of the Prayer Book Society. He is available to advise on all aspects of working with young people using the Book of Common Prayer.

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The Revd Fredrik Arvidsson (centre) with pupils of the King's School enthusiastically holding up their copies of the Book of Common Prayer

The Revd Fred Arvidsson says:

"The Book of Common Prayer is our guide to worship and devotion used in our daily relationship with God. The Book of Common Prayer can be complicated even for life-long Anglicans and can seem even more bewildering for visitors and newcomers. I have found that working in a school with young people that once they become familiar with the pages of this treasure house they have come to love the book and its liturgy. It was compiled in 1552 and revised in 1662 but if it is used today, then it becomes a modern liturgy used by modern people.

The Book of Common Prayer is a collection of ancient and beautifully inspired prayers and services for times when the community gathers and for individual use as well. It allows everyone to participate, reminding us that each person is an important part of worship, whether the service is a celebration or a solemn occasion. It is a guide book for daily Christian living. It can be a rock for young people who live in a very uncertain world, beset by media frenzy. Young people need stability! The Book of Common Prayer should be an affirmation of our faith."

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