Common Catholic Prayers

COMMON CATHOLIC PRAYERS
Prayer, the lifting of the mind and heart to God, plays an essential role in the
life of a devout Catholic. Without a life of prayer, we risk losing the life of
grace in our souls, grace that comes to us first in baptism and later chiefly
through the other sacraments and through prayer itself (Catechism of the
Catholic Church, 2565). Through prayer we enter into the presence of the
Godhead dwelling in us. It is prayer which allows us to adore God, by
acknowledging his almighty power; it is prayer that allows us to bring our
thanks, our petitions, and our sorrow for sin before our Lord and God.
While prayer is not a practice unique to Catholics, those prayers that are
called "Catholic" are generally formulaic in nature. That is, the teaching
Church sets before us how we ought to pray. Drawing from the words of
Christ, the writings of Scripture and the saints, and the guidance of the Holy
Spirit, she supplies us with prayers grounded in Christian tradition. Further,
our informal, spontaneous prayers, both vocal and meditative, are informed
by and shaped by those prayers taught by the Church, prayers that are the
wellspring for the prayer life of all Catholics. Without the Holy Spirit
speaking through the Church and through her saints, we would not know
how to pray as we ought (CCC, 2650).
As the prayers themselves witness, the Church teaches us that we should
pray not only directly to God, but also to those who are close to God, those
who have the power to intercede upon our behalf. Indeed, we pray to the
angels to help and watch over us; we pray to the saints in heaven to ask their
intercession and assistance; we pray to the Blessed Mother to enlist her aid,
to ask her to beg her Son to hear our prayers. Further, we pray not only on
our own behalf, but also on the behalf of those souls in purgatory and of
those brothers on earth who are in need. Prayer unites us to God; in doing so,
we are united to the other members of the Mystical Body.
This communal aspect of prayer is reflected not only in the nature of
Catholic prayers, but also in the very words of the prayers themselves. In
reading many of the basic formulaic prayers, it will become apparent that,
for the Catholic, prayer is often meant to be prayed in the company of others.
Christ himself encouraged us to pray together: "For wherever two or more
are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them" (Matt.
18:20).
Keeping in mind the aforementioned characteristics of Catholic prayer will
enable you to appreciate and to understand the prayers listed. While this list
is certainly not an exhaustive one, it will illustrate the different kinds of
Catholic prayers that help to form the treasury of prayers in the Church.
St. Andrews School

Center for Integral Evangelization
Campus Ministry Office
A Collection of
Prayers
for
St. Andrews School
Community
I. MORNING PRAYER (During Flag Ceremony)
MONDAY
Sign of the Cross
Introduction
L: Lord open my lips
All: And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
INVITATORY (Antiphon and Psalm)
Antiphon: (Leader)
Let us approach the Lord with praise and
thanksgiving.
ALL: Repeat the Antiphon
(Psalm 95)
L: Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock
who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving. And sing
joyful songs to the Lord.
All:
(Repeat the Antiphon)
L:The Lord is God, the mighty God,

the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea, it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.
All:
L: Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.
For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.
All:
L: Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did
in the wilderness,when at Meriba and Massah
they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.
All:
L: Forty years I endured that generation .

I said, They are a people whose hearts go astray
And they do not know my ways.
So I swore in my anger,
They shall not enter into my rest.
All:
L: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen
All:
Psalmody
Ant. (Leader)
I lift up my heart to you, O Lord, and you will hear my
morning prayer.
All:
To my words give ear, O Lord,
give heed to my groaning.

Attend to the sound of my cries,
my King and my God.
It is you whom I invoke, O Lord.

In the morning you hear me;
in the morning I offer you my prayer,
watching and waiting.
You are no God who loves evil;
no sinner is your guest.
The boastful shall not stand their ground
before your face.
You hate all who do evil:
you destroy all who lie.
The deceitful and bloodthirsty man
the Lord detests.
But I through the greatness of your love
have access to your house.
I bow down before your holy temple,
filled with awe.
Lead me, Lord, in your justice,
because of those who lie in wait;
make clear your way before me.
No truth can be found in their mouths,
their heart is all mischief,
their throat a wide open grave,
all honey their speech.
All those you protect shall be glad
and ring out their joy.
You shelter them, in you they rejoice,
Those who love your name.
It is you who bless the just man, Lord:

you surround him with favor as with a shield.
All: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.
Amen
Psalm-prayer (Leader)
Lord, all justice and all goodness come from you; you
hate evil and abhor lies. Lead us, your servants, in the path of
your justice, so that all who hope in you may rejoice with the
Church and in Christ.
Ant. (All)
I lift up my heart to you, O Lord, and you will hear
my morning prayer.
Reading
(Assigned reader)
2 Thessalonians 3:10b-13
If anyone is unwilling to work, neither should that one
eat. We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in
a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business
of others. Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus
Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food. But you,
brothers, do not be remiss in doing good.
Responsory
L: Blessed be the Lord our God, blessed from age to age.
All: Blessed be the Lord our God, blessed from age to age.
L: His marvelous works are beyond compare,
All: blessed from age to age.
L: Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All: Blessed be the Lord our God, blessed from age to age.
Canticle of Zechariah
Antiphon. (Leader)
Blessed be the Lord our God.
ALL:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; (Make the sign of the Cross)
He has come to his people and set them free
He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
that he would save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous
in his sight all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most
High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on
high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in
darkness and the shadow
of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Ant. Blessed be the Lord our God. (All)
L: Let us make our prayers and praise complete by offering the
Lords Prayer:
ALL: Our Father
Concluding Prayer (Leader)

Father, may everything we do begin with your
inspiration and continue with your saving help. Let our work
always find its origin in you and through you reach completion.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
Conclusion
L: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us
to everlasting life.
All: Amen
L: Morning Offering
All
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary
I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day
For all the intentions of your Sacred Heart
In union with the holy sacrifices of the Mass
Being offered through out the world in reparations for our sins
For the intentions of all my relatives and friends
and in particular, for the intentions of our Holy Father. Amen
L: In the name of the Father and of the Son.
TUESDAY
Sign of the Cross
Invitatory
L: God come to my assistance
R: Lord make haste to help me
L: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
R As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Antiphon. (Leader)
Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.
All:
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
We are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
Eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
R: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Ant. (Leader)
The man whose deeds are blameless and whose heart is
pure will climb the mountain of the Lord
All:
The Lords is the earth and its fullness,

the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless things,
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.
He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him.

Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.
O gates, lift high your heads;
Grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.
O gates, lift high your heads;
Grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.
R: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Psalm prayer (Leader)
King of glory, Lord of power and might, cleanse our
hearts from all sin, preserve the innocence of our hands, and
keep our minds from vanity, so that we may deserve your
blessing in your holy place.
Ant. (All)
The man whose deeds are blameless and whose
heart is pure will climb the mountain of the Lord.
Reading (Reader)
Romans 13:11-14
You know the time, it is the hour now for you to awake
from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first
believed, the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then

throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;
let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and
drunkenness, not in promiscuity and licentiousness, not in
rivalry and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make
no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Responsory
L: My God stands by me, all my trust is in him.
All: My God stands by me, all my trust is in him.
L: I find my refuge in him, and I am truly free;
All: all my trust is in him.
Ant. (Leader)
God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he
promised through the words of his holy prophets.
ALL:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; (Make the sign of the Cross)
free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous in his sight

all the days of our life.
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow
of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen
Ant. (All)
God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he promised
through the words of his holy prophets.
L: Let us again offer our praise to God and pray in the words of
Christ:
All: Our Father..
CONCLUDING PRAYER (Leader)
God our Father, hear our morning prayer and let the radiance of
your love scatter the gloom of our hearts. The light of heavens
love has restored us to life: free us from the desires that belong
to darkness.
L: Morning Offering
All

Being offered throughout the world in reparations for our sins
For the intentions of all my relatives and friends and in
particular, for the intentions of our Holy Father. Amen
WEDNESDAY
Sign of the Cross
L: God, come to my assistance
All: Lord make haste to help me
Amen.
Ant. (Leader)
Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
ALL:
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples.
you guide the nations on earth.
Let the peoples praise, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
The earth has yielded its fruit
For God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.
Amen.
Ant. (Leader)
Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
All:
ANT. O Lord, in your light we see light itself.
Sin speaks to the sinner
in the depths of his heart.
There is no fear of God
before his eyes.
He so flatters himself in his mind
that he knows not his guilt.
In his mouth are mischief and deceit.
All wisdom is gone.
He plots the defeats of goodness
as he lies on his bed.
He has set his foot on evil ways,
he clings to what is evil.
Your love, Lord, reaches to heaven;
your truth to the skies.
Your justice is like Gods mountain,
Your judgments like the deep.
To both man and beast you give protection.
O Lord, how precious is your love.
My God, the sons of men
find refuge in the shelter of your wings.
They feast on the riches of your house;
they drink from the stream of your delight.
In you is the source of life
and in your light we see light.
Keep on loving those who know you,

doing justice for upright hearts.
Let the foot of the proud not crush me
nor the hand of the wicked cast me out.
See how the evil doers fall!
Flung down, they shall never arise.
Amen.
Psalm prayer (Reader)
Lord, you are the source of unfailing light. Give us true
knowledge of your mercy so that we may renounce our pride
and be filled with the riches of your house.
ANT. (All)
O Lord, in your light we see light itself.
READING
(Reader)
Tobit 4:15a, 16a, 18a, 19
Do to no one what you yourself dislike. Give to the
hungry some of your bread, and to the naked some of your
clothing. Seek counsel from every wise man. At all times bless
the Lord God, and ask him to make all your paths straight and
to grant success to all your endeavors and paths.
RESPONSORY
L: Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
R: Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
L: Speed my steps along your path,
R: according to your will, O God.
R: Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Ant. (Leader)
Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.
All:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in
his sight all the days of our life.
Amen
Ant. (All)
Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.

Leader: We pattern our prayer on the prayer of Christ our Lord,
and say:
All: Our Father

God our Savior, hear our morning prayer: help us to follow the
light and live the truth. In you we have been born again as sons
and daughters of light: may we be your witnesses before all the
world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever. Amen
L: Morning Offering
All
THURSDAY
Sign of the Cross

Amen.
Everybody must read this one (If they know this song they can sing)
Hymn 6: When Morning Fills the Sky

When morning fills the sky,
Our hearts awaking cry:
May Jesus Christ be praised.
In all our works and prayer
His sacrifice we share:
The night becomes as day,
When from our hearts we say:
The power of darkness fear
When this glad song they hear:
In heaven our joy will be
To sing eternally:
My Jesus Christ be praised.
Let earth and sea and sky
From depth to height reply:
Let all the earth now sing
To our eternal King:
By this the eternal song,
Through ages all along;
PSALMODY
Ant: (Leader)
Awake, lyre and harp, with praise let us awake the dawn
All:
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy
for in you my soul has taken refuge.
In the shadow of your wings I take refuge
till the storms of destruction pass by.
I call to God the Most High,
to God who has always been my help.
May he send from heaven and save me
and shame those who assail me.
May God send his truth and his love.
My soul lies down among lions,
who would devour the sons of men.
Their teeth are spears and arrows,
Their tongue a sharpened sword.
O God, arise above the heavens;
may your glory shine on earth!
They laid a snare for my steps,
my soul was bowed down.
They dug a pit in my path
but fell in it themselves.
My heart is ready, O God,
My heart is ready.
I will sing, I will sing your praise.
Awake, my soul,
awake, lyre and harp,
I will awake the dawn.
I will thank you, Lord, among the peoples,
among the nations I will praise you
for your love reaches to the heavens
and your truth to the skies.
O God, arise above the heavens;
May your glory shine on earth!
Amen.
Psalm prayer (Reader)
Lord, send your mercy and your truth to rescue us from
the snares of the devil, and we will praise you among the
peoples and proclaim you to the nations, happy to be known as
companions of your Son.
Ant. (All)
Awake, lyre and harp, with praise let us awake the dawn.
READING
(Reader)
Isaiah 66:1-2
Thus says the Lord: The heavens are my throne, and the earth is
my footstool. What kind of house can you build for me; what is
to be my resting place? My hand made all these things when all
of them came to be, says the Lord. This is the one whom I
approve: the lowly and afflicted man who trembles at my word.
RESPONSORY
L: From the depths of my heart I cry to you; hear me, O Lord.
All: From depth of my heart I cry to you; hear me, O Lord.
L:I will do what you desire;
All: hear me, O Lord.
All: From the depths of my heart I cry to you; hear me, O Lord.
CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Ant. (Leader)
Let us serve the Lord in holiness, and he will save us
from our enemies.
ALL
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; (Make the sign of the cross)
holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.
Amen
Ant. (All)
Let us serve the Lord in holiness, and he will save us from
our enemies.
Leader: Remember us, Lord, when you come to your kingdom
and teach us how to pray:

All: Our Father..
All-powerful and ever-living God, at morning, noon, and
evening we pray: cast out from our hearts the darkness of sin
and bring us to the light of your truth, Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and
ever. Amen
L: Morning Offering
All
L: In the name of the Father and of the Son
FRIDAY
Sign of the Cross
Amen.
Everybody must read this one (If they know this song they can sing)
Hymn 7: Lord Whose Love in Humble Service

Lord, whose love in humble service
Bore the weight of human need,

Who did on the Cross, forsaken,
Show us mercys perfect deed:
We, your servants, bring the worship
Not of voice alone, but heart;
Consecrating to your purpose
Every gift which you impart.
As we worship, grant us vision,
Till your loves revealing light,
Till the height and depth and greatness
Dawns upon our human sight;
Making known the needs and burdens
Your compassion bids us bear,
Stirring us to faithful service,
Your abundant life to share.
Called from worship into service
Forth in your great name we go,
to the child, the youth, the aged,
Love in living deals to show.
Hope and health, goodwill and comfort,
Counsel, aid, and peace we give
That your children, Lord, in freedom,
May your mercy know, and live.
PSALMODY
ANT. (Leader)
Lord, your will accept the true sacrifice offered on
your altar.
ALL:
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offense.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.
My offenses truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;

what is evil in your sight I have done.
That you may be justified when you give sentence
and be without reproach when you judge.
O see, in guilt I was born,
a sinner was I conceived.
Indeed you love truth in the heart;
then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom.
O purify me, then I shall be clean;
O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,
that the bones you have crushed may revived.
From my sins turn away your face
and blot out all my guilt.
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me your holy spirit.
Give me again the joy of your help;
with a spirit of fervor sustain me,
that I may teach transgressors your ways
and sinners may return to you.
O rescue me, God, my helper,
and my tongue shall ring out your goodness.
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise
For in sacrifice you take no delight,
burnt offering from me you would refuse,
my sacrifice, a contrite spirit.
A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.
In your goodness, show favor to Zion:
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
holocausts offered on your altar.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
forever. Amen.
ANT. (All)
Lord, your will accept the true sacrifice offered on your
altar.
Reading
(Assigned Reader)
Romans 13:11-14
You know the time, it is the hour now for you to awake
from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first
believed, the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then
throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light;
let us conduct ourselves properly as in the day, not in orgies and
drunkenness, not in promiscuity and licentiousness, not in
rivalry and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make
no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Responsory
L: My God stands by me, all my trust is in him.
L: I find my refuge in him, and I am truly free;
All: all my trust is in him.
Ant. (Leader)
God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he
promised through the words of his holy prophets.
ALL:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; (Make the sign of the cross)
holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.
Amen
Ant. (ALL)
God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he promised

through the words of his holy prophets.
L: Let us again offer our praise to God and pray in the words of
Christ:
All: Our Father..
God our Father, hear our morning prayer and let the radiance of
your love scatter the gloom of our hearts. The light of heavens
love has restored us to life: free us from the desires that belong
to darkness.
L: Morning Offering
All
II. ORDER OF PRAYER During Class Hour

1. Begin with
Leader: Lets pause for a moment as we acknowledge the Holy
presence of God.
2. Make the sign of the cross
3. Say the prayer of the day and for each period
4. Then say the ejaculation prayer after every prayer of the period.
Leader: Nuestra Seora Del Buen Suceso,
All:
Pray for us.
Leader: St. Andrew the Apostle,

All:
Lead us to Jesus
Leader: (Say the Class Patron Saint and/or the Patron Saint who
are celebrating their Feastday in the particular month)
All:
Pray for us.
5. End with the sign of the cross
III. PRAYER EVERY 1ST PERIOD

Prayer to Saint Andrew the Apostle
O glorious St. Andrew,
you were the first to recognize and follow the Lamb of God.
With your friend, St. John, you remained with Jesus for that first
day, for your entire life, and now throughout eternity.
As you led your brother, St. Peter, to Christ
and many others after him, draw us also to Him.
Teach us to lead others to Christ solely out of love for Him
and dedication in His service. Help us to learn the lesson of the
Cross and to carry our daily crosses without complaint so that
they may carry us to Jesus. Amen.
PRAYER EVERY END OF THE PERIOD
Glory be
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
IV. PRAYER EVERY 2ND PERIOD

The Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and
earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was
buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again
from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the
right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will

come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen.
Glory be
V. PRAYER EVERY 3RD PERIOD
Our Father
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 all evil. Amen
Hail Mary (3X)
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
VI. PRAYER EVERY 4TH PERIOD
Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
V. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Leader: Let us pray.
All:
O God whose by the light of the Holy Spirit,
did instruct the hearts of your faithful.
Grant by the same Spirit, we may be truly wise,
and ever rejoice in His consolation,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Glory be
VII. PRAYER EVERY 5TH PERIOD
Act of Faith (First Quarter)
O MY GOD, I firmly believe that You are one God
in Three Divine Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I believe that Your Divine Son became Man, and died for our
sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic
Church teaches, because You have revealed them,
Who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope (Second Quarter)
O MY GOD, relying on Your almighty power
and infinite mercy and promises,
I hope to obtain pardon of my sins,
the help of Your grace, and Life Everlasting,
through the merits of Jesus Christ,
my Lord and Redeemer.

Act of Love (Third Quarter)
O MY GOD, I love You above all things,
with my whole heart and soul,
because you are all-good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You.
I forgive all who have injured me,
and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Act of Faith, Hope and Love (Fourth Quarter)
Glory be
VIII. PRAYER EVERY 6TH PERIOD
Act of Contrition
O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended You,
and I detest all my sins, because I fear the loss of heaven,
and the pains of hell; but most of all because I offended You,
my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins,
to do penance, and to amend my life.
Amen.
All for Thee, O my God, O my Jesus, All for Thee.
Glory be
IX. PRAYER EVERY 7TH PERIOD

Hail Holy Queen.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
Hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To you do we cry poor banished children of Eve,
to you do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile,
show us the Blessed fruit of your womb Jesus
O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary
Leader: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
All:
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader: Let us pray.
All:
O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life,
death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the reward
of eternal life, grant we beseech you, that meditating
upon these mysteries of the most holy rosary of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ,
our Lord. Amen

Glory be

X. PRAYER BEFORE DISMISSAL
To the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom Gods love commits me here!
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen
Glory be
XI. PRAYER BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS (SNACK
AND LUNCH)
Grace before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts which we are about to
receive from your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace after Meals
We give you thanks Almighty God,
for all the blessings we have received from your bounty,
through Christ our Lord. Amen
XII. PRAYER AT 6 AM 12 NN & PM

The Angelus
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.

R. And she conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to your word.
Hail Mary
V. And the Word became flesh.
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, your grace into our hearts,
that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Your Son
was made known by the message of an angel,
may by His Passion and Cross,
be brought to the glory of His resurrection,
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
XIII. THE 3 O CLOCK PRAYER
You died Jesus but the source of life flowed out for souls,
And the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O fountain of life immeasurable divine mercy,
Cover the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
O blood & water which flowed out from the heart of Jesus,
as a fountain of mercy for us, We trust in you.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy on us and the whole world. (3x) Amen.
Jesus King of mercy, we trust in you.
XIV. PRAYER BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP
Prayer at Bedtime
O my God, I adore you and I love you with all my heart.
I thank you for having created me, having saved me by your
grace and for having preserved me during this day.
I pray that you will take for yourself whatever good I might
have done this day and that you will forgive me whatever evil I
might have done. Protect me this night, and may your grace be
with me always and all my love. Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your
protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was
left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you,
O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you we come,
before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.
XV. SOME PERSONAL PRAYER
A. A Prayer for the Gift of Wisdom
Great is the wisdom of the Lord! God Almighty, Your Wisdom
includes an understanding of what is fair, what is logical, what
is true, what is right and what is lasting. It mirrors Your pure
intellect! I entreat You to grant me such Wisdom, that my
labours may reflect Your insight. Your Wisdom expands in Your
creations, displaying complexity and multiplicity. Your Wisdom
is an eternity ahead of man. May Your wisdom flourish forever!
B. A Prayer for the Gift of Knowledge
Absolute and all-knowing God, nothing is hidden from Your sight. In

the prescience since the beginning, All knowledge existed within You.
Kindly share Your knowledge with me, making me aware of what is
meant to be, permitting my soul to understand it, and wisdom to agree
with its outcome. Provide me with the gift of discretion, to prudently
apply received knowledge, to ensure the fulfillment of Your Will.
Your knowledge shines forth forever! Amen.
C. A Prayer for Self-motivation

Omnipotent God, vitality of life, Your strength supplies my
motivation. I am stirred in the path of Your Will. Maintain my
self-motivation to always Search, find, examine, will and act
Upon the truths placed before me. May I become a driving force
for others, Encouraging them to pick up their crosses And
follow the virtuous road of life. I thank You for Your continued
vigor That coexists in my whole being, My soul, my spirit and
by body.
D. A Prayer for the Gift of Prudence
Jesus, artful Master of Parables, Your prudence eluded the
hypocrites. Your actions were known before creation, displaying
all the wisdom of Your prudence. Eternity must have attended to
minutia. Being prudent in Your best interest, You considered all
potential consequences, Securing the outcome of Your earthly
life. Grant me the prudence to always be cautious and sensitive
to the basic needs of others. Jesus, You have shown great
foresight, Prudence truly originates from Your Being.
E. A Teacher's Prayer (by Olga De Juana)
Help me to be a fine teacher, to keep peace in the classroom,
peace between my students and myself, to be kind and gentle to
each and every one of my students. Help me to be merciful to
my students, to balance mercy and discipline in the right
measure for each student, to give genuine praise as much as
possible, to give constructive criticism in a manner that is

palatable to my students.
Help me remain conscientious enough to keep my lessons
always interesting, to recognize what motivates each of my
students, to accept my student's limitations and not hold it
against them. Help me not to judge my students too harshly, to
be fair to all, to be a good role model, but most of all Lord, help
me to show your love to all of my students. Amen.
F. Prayer for the Sick
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick
members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid
mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your
healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure
illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits.
May these special people find lasting health and deliverance,
and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this
through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
G. Prayer for Grace
O my God and my all, in Thy goodness and mercy, grant that before
I die I may regain all the graces which I have lost through my
carelessness and folly. Permit me to attain the degree of merit and
perfection to which Thou didst desire to lead me, and which I failed
by my unfaithfulness to reach. Mercifully grant also that others
regain the graces which they have lost through my fault. This I
humbly beg through the merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
Immaculate Virgin Mary. Amen.
H. Prayer for Social Justice

Lord Jesus, Carpenter and King, supreme Sovereign of all men,
look with tender mercy upon the multitudes of our day who bear
the indignities of injustice everywhere. Raise up leaders in
every land dedicated to Your standards of order, equity, and
justice. Grant unto us, Lord Jesus, the grace to be worthy
members of Your Mystical Body, laboring unceasingly to fulfill

our vocation in the social apostolate of Your Church. Sharpen
our intellects to pierce the pettiness of prejudice; to perceive the
beauty of true human brotherhood. Guide our minds to a
meaningful understanding of the problems of the poor, of the
oppressed, of the unemployed, of all in need of assistance
anywhere. Guide our hearts against the subtle lure of earthly
things and undue regard for those who possess them. May we
hunger and thirst after justice always. Amen.
I. A Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angels
Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed
angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly
pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that
we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all
our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch
over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart. Keep us
always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray
for us until we have attained our final destiny, eternal salvation.
Then we shall love You for all eternity. We shall praise and
glorify You unceasingly for all the good You have done for us
while here on earth. Especially be a faithful and watchful
protector to us. Take our place, and supply what may be
wanting to us through human frailty, short-sightedness, or sinful
neglect. Lighten, O you perfect servants of God, our heavy task.
Guide us, that they may become like unto Jesus, may imitate
Him faithfully, and persevere till they attain eternal life.
Amen.
XVI. SOME PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
A. Hail Star of the Sea
Hail, O Star of the ocean, God's own Mother blest, ever sinless
Virgin, gate of heav'nly rest. Taking that sweet Ave, which from
Gabriel came, peace confirm within us, changing Eve's name.
Break the sinners' fetters, make our blindness day, Chase all
evils from us, for all blessings pray. Show thyself a Mother,
may the Word divine born for us thine Infant hear our prayers
through thine. Virgin all excelling, mildest of the mild, free
from guilt preserve us meek and undefiled. Keep our life all
spotless, make our way secure till we find in Jesus, joy for
evermore. Praise to God the Father, honor to the Son, in the
Holy Spirit, be the glory one. Amen.
B. Magnificat
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my
Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His
handmaid; for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me
blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for
me, and Holy is His Name; And His mercy is from generation to
generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might with
His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted
the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the
rich he has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, His
servant, mindful of His mercy - Even as He spoke to our father to Abraham and to his posterity forever.
C. Prayer to Our Lady
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or
sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this
confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To
you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O
Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but
in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen.
XVII. NOVENA PRAYER TO NUESTRA SEORA DEL
BUEN SUCESO
Oh Queen of Angels, Mother of Jesus Christ, my Lord! You are
the virgin of Buen Suceso, loving Mother and Patroness of the
town of Paraaque, you willed to be called such and six times
that name was drawn when your image was first seen. You are
the refuge of your afflicted and sorrowful children. Through
you, we obtain Gods mercy and blessings. Look down upon us
as we prostrate ourselves before you, to pray for our needs
(silently pray for your petition)
Dear mother, we are aware that often times we take for granted
the blessings and graces we have received. Teach us to be
thankful for every good thing and happening in our lives. Help
us to follow your example of living and proclaiming the good
news of your son. At the end, we hope to be united with you
praising God in his everlasting kingdom. Amen.
XVIII. THE HOLY ROSARY
MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Joyful Mysteries (Mon. &Sat)
1. Annunciation- Mary finds out that she is going to be the
mother of Jesus
2. Visitation- Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth
3. Birth of Jesus- Jesus is born in a stable
4. Presentation of Jesus in the Temple- Mary and Joseph
bring Jesus to the temple for the first time.
5. Finding of Jesus in the Temple- Mary and Joseph find
Jesus after He has been lost.
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tues.& Fri.)
1. Agony in the Garden- Jesus prays in the garden of
Gethsemane after the Last Supper
2. Scourging at the Pillar Jesus is whipped and beaten by
the Roman soldiers.
3. Crowning with Thorns- Jesus is crowned with thorns
4. Carrying of the Cross- Jesus carries the cross
5. Crucifixion and Death of Jesus on the Cross- Jesus is
nailed to the cross and He dies.
Glorious Mysteries (Wed. & Sun)

1. Resurrection- Jesus rises from the dead on the third day
2. Ascension- Jesus returns to his Father
3. Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles--The Holy
Spirit comes to the friends/Apostles of Jesus
4. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Mary goes to
heaven to be with Jesus
5. Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Mary is called
the Queen of Heaven and Earth
Luminous Mysteries (Thurs.)
1. Baptism of Jesus at the Jordan River
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God & the Call to
Conversion
4. Transfiguration of Jesus
5. Jesus Institutes the Holy Eucharist
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell
and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who need most
of your mercy.
XVIII. CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY
(TO BE PRAYED AT 3OCLOCK using the rosary)
1 Our Father
1 Hail Mary
1 Apostles Creed
(for every big beads)
Leader: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood,
Soul and Divinity of Your Beloved Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ,
All:
in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole
world.
(for every small beads)
Leader: For the sake of His sorrowful passion,
All:
have mercy on us, and on the whole world.
All:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,

Have mercy on us and the whole world. (3x) Amen.
XIX. Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of
Christ, inebriate me. Water from Christ's side, wash me. Passion
of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me Within Thy
wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.
From the malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death
call me. And bid me come unto Thee. That I may praise Thee
with Thy saints and with Thy angels forever and ever. Amen
XX. A Prayer to Say Before the Holy Mass
Lord Jesus Christ, I approach your banquet table in fear and
trembling, for I am a sinner, and dare not rely on my own worth,
but only on your goodness and mercy. I am defiled by many
sins in body and soul, and by my unguarded thoughts and
words. Gracious God of majesty and awe, I seek your
protection, I look for your healing. Poor troubled sinner that I
am, I appeal to you, the fountain of all mercy. I cannot bear
your judgment, but I trust in your salvation. Lord, I show my
wounds to you and uncover my shame before you. I know my
sins are many and great, and they fill me with fear, but I hope in
your mercies, for they cannot be numbered. Lord Jesus Christ,
eternal king, God and man, crucified for mankind, look upon
me with mercy and hear my prayer, for I trust in you. Have
mercy on me, full of sorrow and sin, for the depth of your
compassion never ends. Praise to you, saving sacrifice, offered
on the wood of the cross for me and for all mankind. Praise to
the noble and precious blood, flowing from the wounds of the
my crucified Lord Jesus Christ and washing away the sins of the
whole world. Remember, Lord your creature, whom you have
redeemed with your blood; I repent my sins, and I long to put
right what I have done. Merciful Father, take away all my
offenses and sins; purify me in body and soul, and make me
worthy to taste the holy of holies. May your body and blood,
which I intend to receive, although I am unworthy, be for me
the remission of my sins, the washing away of my guilt, the end
of my evil thoughts, and the rebirth of my better instincts. May
it incite me to do the works pleasing to you and profitable to my
health in body and soul, and be a firm defense against the wiles
of my enemies. Amen
XXI. A Prayer After the Holy Mass
LORD, Father all-powerful, and ever-living God, I thank Thee,
for even though I am a sinner, Thy unprofitable servant, not
because of my worth, but in the kindness of Thy mercy, Thou
hast fed me with the precious Body and Blood of Thy Son, our
Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this Holy Communion may not
bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and
salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of good will.
May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil
passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and
obedience, and growth in power to do good. May it be my
strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and
the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual.
May it unite me more closely to Thee, the one true God and
lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with
Thee. And I pray that Thou willest lead me, a sinner to the
banquet where Thou with Thy Son and Holy Spirit, are true and
perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without
end, and perfect happiness to Thy saints. Grant this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
XIX. THANK YOU PRAYER AFTER CONFESSION

"Thank you, blessed Jesus, for your great mercy, thank you for
forgiving my sins in Confession. And thank you for Father
________, who heard my Confession. Help me to love You
always, Help me to see You and love You in my neighbors.
Holy Mary Merciful Mother, pray for me that I may not sin
anymore and that I may be a true repentant, Amen.
Nota Bene:
A. Teachers can think of their creativity for opening
prayer in their class.
Suggestion: 1. The class can start with the Opening
Song.
2. Then it will be followed by the opening
prayer for each period.
3. After the opening prayer, it may be
followed by the reading of the Word of
God.
4. After the reading of Sacred Scriptures,
give time for the students to be silent
(5minutes or more), for them to reflect.
B. Please practice 5 minutes or more silent prayer after
saying the opening prayer for each period.
C. Prayer for each period is optional, you can use other
prayers listed in this booklet.
D. Wednesday should be allotted for Rosary (For the
whole community).
E. Morning prayer (During Flag Ceremony), for
Wednesday may be said before the start of
Homeroom (choice of the adviser to pray the
morning prayer or not)
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St. Andrews School

I. MORNING PRAYER (During Flag Ceremony)

(Repeat the Antiphon)

L:The Lord is God, the mighty God,

(Repeat the Antiphon)

L: Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

(Repeat the Antiphon)

L: Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

(Repeat the Antiphon)

L: Forty years I endured that generation .

(Repeat the Antiphon)

(Repeat the Antiphon)

To my words give ear, O Lord,

give heed to my groaning.

It is you whom I invoke, O Lord.

It is you who bless the just man, Lord:

Concluding Prayer (Leader)

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

The Lords is the earth and its fullness,

and reward from the God who saves him.

believed, the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then

holy and righteous in his sight

In union with the holy sacrifices of the Mass

Keep on loving those who know you,

Show us your mercy, Lord; remember your holy covenant.

CONCLUDING PRAYER (Leader)

L: God, come to my assistance

Hymn 6: When Morning Fills the Sky

and teach us how to pray:

Hymn 7: Lord Whose Love in Humble Service

Bore the weight of human need,

Against you, you alone, have I sinned;

rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

God has raised up for us a mighty Savior, as he promised

II. ORDER OF PRAYER During Class Hour

Leader: St. Andrew the Apostle,

III. PRAYER EVERY 1ST PERIOD

IV. PRAYER EVERY 2ND PERIOD

right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

my Lord and Redeemer.

IX. PRAYER EVERY 7TH PERIOD

PRAYER EVERY END OF THE PERIOD

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

XII. PRAYER AT 6 AM 12 NN & PM

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.

B. A Prayer for the Gift of Knowledge

Absolute and all-knowing God, nothing is hidden from Your sight. In

C. A Prayer for Self-motivation

possible, to give constructive criticism in a manner that is

H. Prayer for Social Justice

members of Your Mystical Body, laboring unceasingly to fulfill

Glorious Mysteries (Wed. & Sun)

in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,

XIX. Anima Christi

XIX. THANK YOU PRAYER AFTER CONFESSION

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