Common Catholic Prayers
I Believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right of the Father. He will come again 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 the life everlasting. Amen.
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 evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with Thee.
Blessed are thou among women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
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.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day (night) be at my side, To enlighten and guard, to rule and guide
Nicene Creed
Priest & People:
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, [At the words that follow up to and including ‘and became man,’ all bow.] and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken Through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael, The Archangel
St. Michael, the archangel Defend us in battle. Be our protection against The wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do Thou, O prince of the Heavenly Host By the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
The Rosary
The Rosary is called the Prayer of Mary because all fifteen of its mysteries, with their 150 Aves, correspond to the number of the psalms. Praying all fifteen decades at once is called the Dominican Rosary. The Rosary is the most well-known and used form of chaplet (a devotion using beads; from a French word meaning "crown" or "wreath"). There are other chaplets, such as those in honor of St. Bridget of Sweden and in honor of Mary, the Immaculate Conception.
How do you say the Rosary? Follow the steps below. You may also click on this link for instructions on how to Site the Holy Rosary:
1. Introduction
Sign of the Cross
Apostles Creed
Our Father
Three Hail Mary’s
Glory Be…
O My Jesus…
2. First – Fifth Decade
Sign of the Cross
Our Father
Ten Hail Mary’s
Glory Be…
O My Jesus…
3. Conclusion
Hail Holy Queen…
O God, Whose only-begotten Son…
Sign of the Cross