Prayer of the Faithful

Note: the Prayer of the Faithful takes place after the readings and homily. Below are two examples that can be modified, as necessary. Usually, a member of the family leads the Prayer of the Faithful.

Prayer of the Faithful – First Example (Baptized person)

The priest begins (with these or similar words): God, the almighty Father, raised Christ his Son from the dead; with confidence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead. Our response is: “Lord, hear our prayer.”

For _________________ who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he/she may now be admitted to the company of the saints. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our brother/sister who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that he/she may be raised up on the last day. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For our deceased relatives and friends and for all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have fallen asleep in the hope of rising again, that they may see God face to face. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the family and friends of our brother/sister ______________, that they may be consoled in their grief by the Lord, who wept at the death of his friend Lazarus. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered together again in God's kingdom. We pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

[The priest then concludes with a prayer.]

Prayer of the Faithful – Second Example (Non-Baptized Person)

The priest begins (with these or similar words): My dear friends, let us join with one another in praying to God, not only for our departed brother/sister, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for ourselves. Our response is: “Lord, hear our prayer.”

That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the Gospel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they proclaim. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those in public office may promote justice and peace. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That those who bear the cross of pain in mind or body may never feel forsaken by God. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may deliver the soul of his servant _______________ from punishment and from the powers of darkness. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God in his mercy may blot out all his/her offenses. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may establish him/her in light and peace. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may call him/her to happiness in the company of all the saints. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

[The priest then concludes with a prayer.]