Prayers and Blessings throughout the Year

The following prayers and blessings have been developed to support parish and school youth ministry and campus ministry leaders as they work with the Youth Ministry Resource Manual.

The prayers and blessings may be used in parish or school settings with adolescents, their families, and the larger community to celebrate both the individual and collective journeys of faith and hope the young people are walking. Be creative in your use and adaptation of the prayers contained here. Change words and phrases as needed, and adapt actions to fit the cultural, environmental, and seasonal realities that exist in your setting. Prayers and blessings are available in the following areas: