Here are 8 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for youth, 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 YOUTH
OPTION #1:
- For the Church’s ministry to young people, that she may effectively share Christ’s message of hope, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth struggling with social media pressures and cyberbullying, that they may find support, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers battling anxiety and depression, that they may receive proper care, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people discerning their vocation, that they may hear God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For youth in our parish preparing for Confirmation, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased young people of our community, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the Church may be a welcoming home for all young seekers of truth, let us pray to the Lord.
- For students facing academic pressure and stress, that they may find balance, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people struggling with identity and self-worth, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth affected by family conflicts, that they may find peace, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young people in our parish battling addiction, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our young departed brothers and sisters, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the Church’s youth ministry programs, that they may bear abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young athletes and performers, that they may develop their talents responsibly, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers facing peer pressure regarding drugs and alcohol, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people experiencing mental health challenges, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth living in poverty, that they may receive necessary support, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young people in our community preparing for marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased youth of our parish, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- That the holy Catholic Church may inspire young people to live lives of faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people seeking employment, that they may find meaningful work, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers experiencing family breakdown, that they may find stability, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth affected by violence in their communities, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young people in our parish discerning religious life, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For young lives lost tragically, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church’s mission to nurture young disciples of Christ, let us pray to the Lord. For young people affected by climate anxiety, that they may find hope in action, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers struggling with eating disorders, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth caring for ill family members, that they may find support, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young athletes in our community recovering from injuries, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased youth and their grieving families, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- That the Church may effectively guide young people in moral decision-making, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth facing homelessness and family rejection, let us pray to the Lord.
- For students preparing for college and career decisions, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people struggling with social anxiety, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers affected by bullying, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For youth in our parish with chronic illnesses, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those young people who have died this year, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For the Church’s work in fostering youth leadership, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young immigrants and refugees adapting to new communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers struggling with family expectations, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth affected by online harassment, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young people in our community facing surgery, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our departed young parishioners, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #8:
- That the Church may be a voice of truth for seeking young hearts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people affected by gun violence in schools, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teenagers struggling with substance abuse, let us pray to the Lord.
- For youth living with learning disabilities, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For young people in our parish battling depression, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased children and teenagers, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
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