Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for volunteers, 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 Volunteers
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may continue to inspire and support those who give generously of their time in service, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all volunteers in church ministries, that they may be strengthened in their dedication to serve, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in food banks, shelters, and outreach programs, that their work may bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people considering volunteer service, that they may respond generously to the call, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all who serve others without recognition, that they may find joy in their giving, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the sick and homebound in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased volunteers, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For the Holy Father and bishops, that they may guide the Church’s charitable works effectively, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who coordinate volunteer programs, that they may lead with wisdom and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers serving in hospitals and nursing homes, that they may bring Christ’s comfort to the sick, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who teach and mentor others, that their service may transform lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For organizations that depend on volunteers, that they may find the help they need, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those facing hardship in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all the faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the Church’s volunteer ministries, that they may effectively serve those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in parish ministries, that their faith may be strengthened through service, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers working with children and youth, that they may be positive role models, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those serving in emergency response teams, that they may be protected in their work, let us pray to the Lord.
- For retired individuals sharing their time and talents, that they may find fulfillment in service, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the unemployed in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased benefactors, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For volunteer catechists and religious educators, that they may effectively share the faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve the poor and marginalized, that they may persevere in their mission, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers in literacy programs and educational services, that they may inspire learning, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who visit the elderly and homebound, that they may bring comfort and joy, let us pray to the Lord.
- For more people to answer the call to volunteer service, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those struggling with addiction in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of the faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For all who serve in parish ministries, that they may be renewed in their commitment, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers in social justice initiatives, that they may work effectively for positive change, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in environmental conservation, that their efforts may bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers working with refugees and immigrants, that they may show Christ’s welcome, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who support charitable organizations through their service, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the homeless in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our departed volunteers and benefactors, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For the Church’s charitable organizations, that they may effectively coordinate volunteer efforts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in soup kitchens and food pantries, that they may serve with joy, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers in prison ministry, that they may bring hope to those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who give time to youth programs, that they may guide young people well, let us pray to the Lord.
- For greater awareness of volunteer opportunities in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those facing financial hardship, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died in service to others, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For volunteer prayer groups and spiritual ministries, that they may strengthen the faith community, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in medical missions and health clinics, that they may bring healing, let us pray to the Lord.
- For volunteers in crisis intervention, that they may offer hope to those in despair, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who maintain our church buildings and grounds, that their service may be blessed, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all who give their time in service to others, that they may find joy in giving, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the elderly and isolated in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased brothers and sisters, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.