Prayer for catechists in the Year of Mercy:
Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ,
You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father.When we see you, Jesus we see the Father. We see the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy. May the Church be your visible face in the world, may it be the Body of Christ risen and glorified.
Lord Jesus, you willed that we, your disciples and servants, would be clothed in humility and graciousness in order that we may feel compassion for your people. Let everyone who approaches us feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and we as your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, may proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.
We ask that you bless your catechists, teachers of religious eduction, leaders in adult faith formation, and leaders of the youth. Send your spirit to lead and guide these men and women as they form our children, youth, and adults in the faith. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, and with you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. AMEN.
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