Prayer for Children
Prayers for the Family
Heavenly Father,
we thank You for the gift of our children.
We ask Your blessing upon them
and upon all children.
Watch over them, protect them, and guide them.
Keep them safe from all harm
and shield them from evil influences.
Help them to:
• Grow in wisdom and understanding
• Develop strong faith and moral values
• Know Your love and share it with others
• Use their gifts and talents wisely
• Find their purpose in life
Guide us as parents and guardians to:
• Lead them by good example
• Teach them Your ways
• Show them Your love
• Support their growth in faith
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
and through the intercession of
the Holy Family of Nazareth:
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Amen.
📜History
Praying for children has been a cherished tradition in the Catholic Church, recognizing them as precious gifts from God and acknowledging our responsibility to nurture their spiritual growth alongside their physical and emotional development.
🕊️How to Pray
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross
- Pray with love and concern for specific children
- Add their names if praying for particular children
- Consider the challenges they face
- Ask for Mary and Joseph's intercession
- Conclude with the Sign of the Cross
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Light a virtual candle as you pray for children, joining others in asking for God's protection and guidance for the young ones in our lives.
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