Prayers of the Faithful
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Please scroll down for Prayers of the Faithful written for Adults, Veterans, Babies and Children.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR ADULTSPLEASE RESPOND: LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
- For ____________ who in Baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that (he/she) may now be admitted to the company of the saints.
- For our (brother/sister) who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that (he/she) may be raised up on the last day.
- We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our (brother/sister). Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s coming.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- We pray for __________’s family, that the Lord will fill the sadness in their hearts with the love and prayerful support of many friends.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- For all those people who ministered to ___________ during (his/her) illness, that they may be blessed in abundance with God’s love for them.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- For all those who loved and were loved by _________________, that we may find comfort in our belief in the Lord’s promise to us of eternal life.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- Those who trusted in the Lord now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son.
- For each of us with whom _________________ so generously shared (his/her) many gifts, may we, too, grow in the ability to share our gifts and lighten the burdens of others.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
- For each of us present here that God will richly bless us with the gifts He knows we need to fully celebrate life and recognize the new beginning which he offers us each day.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR VETERANS:
This petition(s) would be added to the Prayer of the Faithful for Adults.
- For our (brother/sister) ___________, who selflessly sacrificed to serve in the Armed Forces to preserve our freedoms.
- For our country’s active duty, reservist and retired military, especially those with us today, that they may know God’s grace and continue to serve as an example of courage and sacrifice to us all.
- That the Lord may preserve the members of our Armed Forces from harm, that even in war, we may keep clearly before us the defense of all human rights, especially the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR A BABY OR CHILD
PLEASE RESPOND: LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
1. For ___________, child(ren) of God and heir to the kingdom that (he/she) will be held securely in God’s loving embrace now and for all eternity.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
2. Merciful God, your Spirit intercedes for us even when we do not know how to pray. Be present among us now, so that we might commend _________ into your loving care and, by your presence, find comfort.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
3. Compassionate God, soothe the hearts of (parents names), enlighten their faith, give hope to their hearts, and peace to their lives.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
4. For __________’s family, especially (his/her) mother and father and (his/her) brother(s) and sister(s), that they feel the healing power of Christ in the midst of their pain and grief.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
5. O God our Father, your beloved Son took children into his arms and blessed them. Give us grace that we may entrust ___________ to your never-failing care and love, and bring us all to your heavenly kingdom.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.
6. For all parents who grieve over the death of their children, that they may be comforted in the knowledge that their children dwell with God.
We pray to the Lord. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER.