Prayers of the faithful for Children’s Masses – #7 OPTIONS
Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for Children’s Masses, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.
Thanks to the varied option, all conceivable circumstances are accounted for. Also, you can convert this into a pdf with the click of a single button, hopefully this saves you some time today to prepare for other aspects of the Mass.
Prayers of the faithful for Children’s Masses
OPTION #1
- For the Church, that we may all grow in love for Jesus and share His Good News, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who are poor or hungry, that they may receive the food and care they need, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our teachers, parents, and all who care for us, that God may bless them with patience and wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who are sick or sad, that Jesus may comfort and heal them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our community of young believers, that we may follow Jesus with pure hearts and joyful spirits, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2
- For the family of the Church, that we may welcome everyone with open arms like Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that God may guide them to make choices that protect children, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our friends who do not know Jesus yet, that they may come to experience His love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who feel alone or unloved, that they may discover God’s tender care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that our love for one another may shine like a bright light for all to see, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3
- For the Church, that she may nurture all her children to grow strong in faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For missionaries who teach the faith, that God may bless their work and keep them safe, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our planet Earth, that we may take good care of the beautiful world God created, let us pray to the Lord.
- For parents seeking employment, that they may find dignified work to support their families, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the children in our community, that we may bear witness to Christ by our kindness and joy, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4
- For the Church, the spiritual family of God’s children, that she may lovingly guide us to heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that they may protect the rights and dignity of every child, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who face violence or abuse, that God will keep them safe from harm, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parents and grandparents, that God may bless them for their love and sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community of young disciples, that we may share the good news of God’s love with everyone, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5
- For the Church, our Mother who helps us follow Jesus more closely every day, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who are forced to work or serve as soldiers, that they may be rescued and allowed to live as children, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our friends and classmates who are hurt or bullied, that we may be kind and stick up for them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children with disabilities, that they may find the support and care they need to flourish, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the young people in our parish, that the joy of friendship with Jesus may fill our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6
- For the Church, that she may lovingly teach us to know, love and serve God, let us pray to the Lord.
- For leaders in government, that God may inspire them to make laws that protect all children, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who lack access to education, that doors may open to help them learn and grow, let us pray to the Lord.
- For foster children and orphans, that they may find loving homes where they are cherished, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the families in our parish, that our homes may be filled with Christ’s peace and love, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7
- For the Church, that she may tirelessly share the Good News of Jesus with children everywhere, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that God may guide them to end the injustice of child labor and trafficking, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children who face discrimination because of their race, religion or abilities, that their God-given dignity may be respected, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our teachers and catechists, that the Holy Spirit may inspire their words to set our hearts on fire with love for Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our community of young believers, that we may bring the light of Christ to our schools, homes and playgrounds, let us pray to the Lord.