Prayers
Classic Catholic prayers, with simple explanations of what each one means — for Little Ones, Young Readers, and Older Kids.
The Sign of the Cross
How every Catholic prayer begins and ends.
The Our Father
The prayer Jesus taught us — the 'Lord's Prayer.'
The Hail Mary
The prayer of the Rosary — asking Mary to pray for us.
Glory Be
A short prayer of praise to the Holy Trinity.
Guardian Angel Prayer
A sweet prayer to your guardian angel — your very own heavenly friend.
Act of Contrition
A prayer to say sorry to God — the prayer of Confession.
The Apostles' Creed
The ancient summary of everything Catholics believe.
Morning Offering
Offering your whole day to Jesus when you first wake up.
Grace Before Meals
Thanking God for our food before we eat.
Grace After Meals
Thanking God after we've eaten.
Bedtime Prayer
A simple prayer to end your day with Jesus.
Prayer to Saint Michael
Asking Saint Michael the Archangel to defend us from evil.
The Memorare
A powerful prayer to Mary — 'never was it known that anyone who fled to thee was left unaided.'
Prayer of Saint Francis
'Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace.'
Anima Christi
An ancient prayer to Jesus — beautiful after Holy Communion.
Act of Faith
Telling God what you believe.
Act of Hope
Trusting God's promises.
Act of Love
Telling God you love Him.
The Angelus
Remembering the Annunciation — prayed three times a day for centuries.
Prayer Before Studying
Asking God's help when you learn or do homework.
Prayer When Afraid
A prayer for when you feel scared or worried.
Prayer When Sad
A prayer to Jesus when your heart hurts.
Prayer for Parents
Asking God's blessing on your mom and dad.
Prayer for Brothers and Sisters
A prayer for the siblings God gave you.
Prayer for Grandparents
A blessing for the grandparents in your life.
Prayer When You Are Sick
Asking Jesus to help you when you don't feel well.
Prayer Before Mass
Preparing your heart for Mass.
Prayer After Communion
Speaking to Jesus when He is within you.
The Fatima Prayer
A prayer given to three children by Our Lady of Fatima.
Prayer Before Traveling
Asking God's protection for a trip.