Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for our community, 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 Our Community
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may be a beacon of hope and a source of strength for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may be united in faith and work together to serve the needs of all, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local leaders, that they may govern with wisdom and promote the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve our community, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders, that they may be blessed in their work, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the poor and marginalized in our community, that they may find support and have their dignity upheld, 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 Church, that she may be a source of unity and a beacon of truth for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that we may be a welcoming and supportive community, reaching out to all in need, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our civic leaders, that they may be guided by the principles of justice and work for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to improve our community, such as volunteers and charitable organizations, that their efforts may bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the youth in our community, that they may be guided by faith and have positive role models, 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 Church, that she may continue to be a source of grace and a beacon of hope for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may be a family of faith, supporting one another in our spiritual journey, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local officials, that they may govern with integrity and promote the dignity of all people, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to protect our community, such as law enforcement and emergency responders, that they may be kept safe, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in our community who are struggling with addiction or mental health issues, that they may find the support they need, 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, that she may continue to be a source of strength and unity for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that we may be a welcoming and inclusive community, embracing all with love and respect, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local leaders, that they may be guided by wisdom and work for the betterment of our community, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve our community through education and healthcare, that they may be blessed in their work, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in our community who are experiencing homelessness or poverty, that they may find shelter and support, 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, that she may be a source of truth and a beacon of hope for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may be a family of faith, love, and service, supporting one another in our spiritual journey, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local government, that they may govern with justice and promote the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to improve our community through social services and charitable organizations, that their efforts may bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in our community who are struggling with illness or addiction, that they may find healing and support, 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:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a source of grace and a beacon of hope for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that we may be a welcoming and inclusive community, embracing all with love and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local leaders, that they may be guided by wisdom and work for the betterment of our community, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to protect our community, such as law enforcement and emergency responders, that they may be kept safe, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in our community who are experiencing loneliness or isolation, that they may find support and companionship, 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:
- For the Church, that she may be a source of unity and a beacon of truth for all communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may be a family of faith, supporting one another in our spiritual journey, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local officials, that they may govern with integrity and promote the dignity of all people, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to improve our community through education and healthcare, that they may be blessed in their work, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in our community who are experiencing poverty or homelessness, that they may find shelter and support, 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.