Prayer For Child Preparing For First CommunionA child being prepared for his first communion should be a happy and joyful time in the life of any parents. It is a milestone especially during these times when it seems that the path of children’s lives are being influenced by technologies, peer group pressure and other factors like drugs and alcohols which is not the case for a lot of people in this community but it does happen we still enjoy seeing how Christmas and all its happiness affects every family equally.
These prayer for child preparing for first communion prayers help children to prepare their hearts to receive Holy Communion. The daily prayers may also be used by parents of older children who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.
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Prayer For Child Preparing For First Communion
Dear Lord,
We pray for [name of child], who is preparing to receive the sacrament of First Communion. Please bless him with wisdom and strength as he prepares to grow in his faith. We ask that you give him a thirst for knowledge, so that he may learn all that he can about your love and grace. We pray that you would help him to become more like you: loving, forgiving, and compassionate. Give him courage to face whatever challenges come his way, and grant him the desire to share your love with those around him. Grant him peace in knowing that he has been chosen by you to be a vessel of your grace on earth. Help us all to honor this special gift of your son’s body and blood through this sacrament, so that we might be strengthened as we continue our journey toward heaven. Amen
God,
I ask you to bless the child who is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. May he or she be filled with your grace, so that they may continue to grow in holiness.
Bless also their parents and teachers, who have guided them on this journey of faith. Give them strength to continue their mission of teaching, guiding, and loving their children through all stages of their lives.
May this blessing be extended to all those gathered here today who are celebrating this special occasion with us, who have been an integral part of the child’s spiritual growth in preparation for these sacraments.
Dear God,
I pray for [name] who is preparing to receive the Eucharist on his birthday.
Please help him to be open to your love and grace and to receive it with faith and gratitude. May he realize that this sacrament is a source of healing and hope, that it brings him closer to you, and that it strengthens his relationship with his family and friends.
Give him the courage to make decisions based on his faith, even when they are unpopular or difficult. May he always strive to live out his faith in all aspects of his life.
Strengthen him through these days of preparation so that he may grow in holiness according to your will. Amen
Short prayer before a child’s First Communion
Lord, please bless my child with the strength of your Holy Spirit.
Please help him to be a good boy who will always have a strong faith in you.
May he never forget that what matters most is not what we have or what we do, but how we treat others and how we love you and each other.
May he always remember that you are the only One who can give us true joy and peace.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for this day. We ask that you bless our child as he prepares to receive your body and blood in the Eucharist. We pray that you give him strength and courage as he prepares for this important day in his life. We pray that he will grow in faith and knowledge, and be nourished by your presence. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, thank you for this day.
Today is a special day! Our child will receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Help them to be ready to receive this great gift by being thoughtful, kind, and humble. Please give them the strength they need to follow your teachings and live their faith.
We pray that they may always be guided by you, our Lord and Savior. Amen
Dear God,
Thank you for this child. Help him to remember that you are always with him, even when he is alone. Teach him to be gentle with others and to forgive himself. Help him to be brave and kind, so that he may always be a shining light in the world.
Help him to know that he can never go wrong when he follows his heart, because it is your will for him. Help him to find joy in all things, even when life seems hard or unfair.
Give him strength to face the challenges ahead of him with courage and confidence, knowing that you are always there with open arms and comforting words of comfort if he should ever stumble along the way.
And finally, dear God, help us all remember that no matter what happens it is only through your guidance that we can make it through anything at all. Amen
Catholic Prayers for First Communion Preparation
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
- The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
The Lord’s Prayer, also known as Our Father, is the prayer Jesus taught his disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. According to the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, this is how Jesus taught us to pray:
Our Father – The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
- Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
The Hail Mary is also commonly known as the Ave Maria. This traditional Roman Catholic prayer asks for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Hail Mary is the basis of the Rosary and the Angelus prayers.
hail Mary prayer card
Hail Mary, full of Grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
- Glory Be to The Father
The Glory Be To The Father prayer captures the essence of our Christian faith. God is three persons; The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each one of these is to be equally adored and venerated. The Glory Be to The Father, reveals God as everlasting. He was here before, He is here and now, and will always be. He is the beginning and the end.
Basic Prayers For First Holy Communion
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- Sign of The Cross
The Sign of the Cross is a Catholic ritual blessing oneself by tracing a cross in the body with the right hand. The Sign is accompanied by the spoken or mental recitation of the trinitarian formula.
sign of the cross prayer
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
- The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
The Lord’s Prayer, also known as Our Father, is the prayer Jesus taught his disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. According to the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, this is how Jesus taught us to pray:
Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Our Father – The Lord’s Prayer
- Hail Mary (Ave Maria)
The Hail Mary is also commonly known as the Ave Maria. This traditional Roman Catholic prayer asks for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Hail Mary is the basis of the Rosary and the Angelus prayers.
hail Mary prayer card
Hail Mary, full of Grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
- Glory Be to The Father
The Glory Be To The Father prayer captures the essence of our Christian faith. God is three persons; The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each one of these is to be equally adored and venerated. The Glory Be to The Father reveals God as everlasting. He was here before; He is here and now and will always be. He is the beginning and the end.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
glory be to the father prayer card
- Act of Contrition
The Act of Contrition plays an important role in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is prayed by the repentant after the confession of sins to a priest, who then gives the penitent absolution. It is also customarily said, especially before going to bed at night.
act of contrition prayer card
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong, and failing to do good, I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.
- Prayer to Guardian Angel
The Prayer to the Guardian Angel is dear to my heart. It’s a short prayer asking God’s angel for protection. This is a prayer that kids generally pray in the morning before starting their day and at night before going to bed.
How To Prepare Child For First Communion
- Make mealtimes special.
Just as the Eucharist is at the heart of the life of the Church, family meals are the heart of your home, the ‘Domestic Church’. In the lead up to the First Communion Day, use your family meals as an opportunity to share memories of your own First Communion or ask your child what they are learning in their preparation classes. - Pray for your child.
Especially at Grace before meals. Place their photo in your family prayer space or on the fridge to remind you. Invite their Godparents to pray also. - Prayer Space.
Put symbols of the Eucharist in your family prayer space, like wheat, grapes, or picture of the Last Supper. - Shop for a special outfit.
The tradition of a white dress and veil for girls or suit for boys comes from the theological links between the Eucharist and the heavenly wedding feast. - Organise a godparent date.
It takes a village to raise a child and this is a perfect opportunity for godparents to participate concretely in their godchild’s faith journey.
Celebrations…
First Communion is a big deal. This is the first time your child will enter fully into the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, physically and spiritually. So here are some ideas to specially mark the day.
- Throw a Party!
It doesn’t have to be an elaborate or expensive affair but make a cake, invite family, friends and godparents and spend an afternoon celebrating. After all, this is a ‘wedding’ which is never complete without a feast! - The gift that gives life.
Expensive toys or treats are not really in the spirit of this event. Rather, give gifts that encourage your child’s faith life, choose like a missal, an adult’s bible (for future use), rosary beads, religious jewellery such as a crucifix or miraculous medal, books about the lives of the saints, a cross, crucifix or artwork for their room.
The day after…
Many parishes don’t offer First Communion under both species. If this is the case in your parish, as soon as possible after First Communion Day, take your child to a Mass where they can experience receiving both the Body and the Blood of Jesus. In fact, the weeks following First Communion is a time of deep receptivity for your child when he/she will be open to going to weekday Mass… so make the most of it.
You can’t give what you don’t have… So Here are some additional resources to deepen your own understanding of the Eucharist and equip you to introduce your children to their Lord:
Pope Francis to Parents: Importance of the Eucharist, watch it
Fr Robert Barron: Why can’t Non-Catholics receive the Eucharist, watch it
CathFamily: Prayer on the Run, read on
Christopher West, God, Sex and the Meaning of Life (we promise this is relevant!) listen
St Pope John Paul II: Man and Woman he created them – A Theology of the Body
Not for the faint-hearted, this large tome is totally worth it. St Pope John Paul II with profound insight draws out the divine plan for the human body and the incarnation, read on
Wrap up…
Our children’s sacramental preparation is a wonderful opportunity to go deeper with our own faith and understanding. It is also an excellent time to let the kids lead. Children are naturally spiritual and very deeply so. The key to raising your kids with a deep, rich and healthy faith is to help them transition to an adult understanding of their faith whilst maintaining that natural, childlike spirituality and faith in the Heavenly Father.
So don’t let such an excellent opportunity get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life! These are precious moments that will stay with us for our lifetime and beyond. We aren’t just setting our kids up for their natural life; we are preparing them for eternity! Let’s make it count.