Prayers of the Faithful for Vocations

Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for vocations, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.

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OPTION #1:

For the Church, that she may continue to nurture and foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life, let us pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis and all bishops, that they may inspire young people to consider God’s call to service, let us pray to the Lord.
For young men discerning priesthood, that they may hear God’s voice with clarity and respond with courage, let us pray to the Lord.
For young women considering religious life, that they may be open to Christ’s invitation to consecrated life, let us pray to the Lord.
For parents, that they may support their children in discovering God’s plan for their lives, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased priests and religious who served our community, especially N., that they may rest in God’s peace, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #2:

That the holy Catholic Church may be blessed with dedicated priests and religious to serve God’s people, let us pray to the Lord.
For those working in vocation ministry, that their efforts may bear abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
For married couples, that they may live their vocation faithfully and inspire their children to follow God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
For Catholic schools and universities, that they may foster environments where vocations can flourish, let us pray to the Lord.
For those experiencing anxiety about their vocation, that they may find peace in God’s will, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For departed religious sisters and brothers, especially N., that they may enjoy eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #3:

For the Church’s mission of fostering vocations, that it may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
For deacons and their families, that their witness may inspire others to church ministry, let us pray to the Lord.
For young adults searching for their purpose in life, that they may be open to God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
For spiritual directors and vocation counselors, that they may guide with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
For religious communities facing declining numbers, that they may be renewed in hope, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased vocations directors, especially N., that they may receive their heavenly reward, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #4:

That the Church may be blessed with holy and zealous priests to serve God’s people, let us pray to the Lord.
For seminary professors and formation directors, that they may form future priests with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who support vocations through prayer and sacrifice, that their offerings may bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
For young people using social media, that they may encounter authentic witnesses to religious life, let us pray to the Lord.
For parishes, that they may create environments that nurture vocations, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased benefactors of religious communities, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #5:

For the Church’s mission of calling forth shepherds after Christ’s own heart, let us pray to the Lord.
For religious brothers and sisters, that their witness may inspire others to consecrated life, let us pray to the Lord.
For families experiencing financial barriers to religious vocations, that they may find support, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have left religious life or seminary, that they may find peace in God’s will, let us pray to the Lord.
For vocations to contemplative life, that more may hear this special call, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased seminary formators, especially N., that they may rejoice in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #6:

That the holy Catholic Church may nurture vocations through prayer and sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.
For bishops choosing seminary rectors, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
For young people active in parish ministry, that they may consider religious life, let us pray to the Lord.
For those struggling with addiction who feel called to priesthood, that they may find healing, let us pray to the Lord.
For Catholic media promoting vocations, that their message may reach receptive hearts, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased religious founders, especially N., that they may intercede for new vocations, let us pray to the Lord.

OPTION #7:

For the Church’s work in promoting vocations amid secular culture, let us pray to the Lord.
For vocation directors using digital outreach, that they may effectively engage youth, let us pray to the Lord.
For those facing family opposition to their vocation, that they may find strength, let us pray to the Lord.
For retired priests mentoring seminarians, that they may share wisdom effectively, let us pray to the Lord.
For religious communities adapting to new forms of ministry, let us pray to the Lord.

I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased spiritual directors, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Prayers of the Faithful for Vocations – #7 Options