BEd(Hons), HDipPastLit(Hons), MTh(Hons)
Maria Hall
Hello and welcome to my site!
A former primary school teacher,
I am now a full time consultant in Liturgy, RE and Pastoral Music
I work in schools, parishes, religious communities
and speak on Liturgy at diocesan and national conferences.
I currently write on Liturgy for Intercom Magazine,
published by the Irish Bishop's Conference.
In 2025 I have been appointed as a Liturgist,
to The Biblical Apostolate,
a Committee of the Catholic Bishop's Conference
of England and Wales.
Formation and Consultancy for Parishes and Schools
Liturgy Music Religious Education
'Liturgy is the summit toward which
the activity of the Church is directed;
at the same time it is the fount
from which all the Church's power flows.' (Sacrosanctum Concillium 10)
PRAYER AND LITURGY in SCHOOL
Staff training. INSET / Staff meeting sessions.
Workshops for pupil groups and classes...
* the new PLD Directory
* preparing liturgies and
Celebrations of the Word
* writing prayers
* meditation
* different ways of praying
* Advent and Christmas
* Lent
*Personal Formation for staff
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MINISTRY OF LECTOR
History, background, skills
and the the role of the Lector.
An in-depth course
which will help those involved
understand how they are
the Mouthpiece of God!
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MUSIC AND LITURGY
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For choirs and music groups.
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The role and function of singers and musicians.
The origins and history of the ministry.
Developing repertoire.
THE EUCHARIST
The development of the Eucharist
from the earliest days of the Church.
he real meaning of Active Participation.
A close look at the Mass, its structure and meaning.
A fascinating story, for everyone interested in learning more!
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LAY MINISTRY FORMATION.
Formation and training sessions
for parishioners and those involved
in lay ministry.
A look at the history and role of the various ministries, addressing issues and developing practical skills.
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Altar Servers
Musicians
Ministry of Welcome
Environment
'People in love make signs of love,
not only to express their love
but also to deepen it.
Love never expressed dies.
Christians' love for Christ
and for one another must be expressed in the signs and symbols
of celebration or they will die.'
(Music in Catholic Worship, 4)