Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for newly ordained deacons, 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 Newly Ordained Deacons
OPTION #1:
- For the Holy Father and all bishops, that they may lead the Church with courage and fidelity. Let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may serve the people of God with humility and love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all deacons, that they may be faithful ministers of the Word in proclaiming the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the families of the newly ordained deacons may support them in their ministry through prayer and encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.
- For seminarians discerning the diaconate, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in their vocational journey, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events. Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For the Pope and all bishops, that they may guide the Church with wisdom. Let us pray to the Lord.
- That civil leaders may work for justice and peace, inspired by the servant leadership of deacons, let us pray to the Lord.
- For vocations to the diaconate, that more men may hear and respond to God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the poor and marginalized, that they may be comforted by the care of deacons, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be steadfast in prayer and meditation on God’s Word, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the holy Catholic Church, that she may be guided by the Holy Spirit in her mission of service, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be filled with wisdom and understanding in their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the bishops and priests, that they may be supported in their ministry by the service of deacons, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be inspiring witnesses of Christ’s love to all they encounter, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the spouses and children of married deacons, that they may be blessed in their vocation of support and sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the Church under persecution, that the faith and sacraments may hold the people together, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be strengthened in their commitment to serve God’s people, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all deacons, that they may be faithful stewards of God’s mysteries, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may find joy and fulfillment in their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the new deacons may be effective in preaching the Gospel and inspiring others to live their faith, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church in her universal ministry of mercy and forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit for their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the witness of the new deacons may inspire others to lives of service, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the families of deacons, that they may be blessed for their sacrifice and support, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the new deacons may be instruments of unity and reconciliation in their communities, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- That the holy Catholic Church may be united in fidelity to the Pope and Bishops, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all who work for justice and peace, that they may be inspired by the servant leadership of deacons, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the newly ordained deacons, that they may be faithful heralds of the Gospel in word and deed, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the ministry of deacons may bring healing and reconciliation to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the new deacons may grow in their love for the liturgy and lead others to a deeper appreciation of the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- That Christ, obedient to his Father, may guide all members of the Church to trust in God’s promises, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the newly ordained deacons, that they may grow in love for the Eucharist and service to God’s people, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the ministry of deacons may bring comfort and hope to those who are suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
- For vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, that many may respond generously to God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the newly ordained deacons may be effective in ministering to the youth and inspiring them in their faith journey, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, Let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N, Let us pray to the Lord