Prayers of the faithful for first communion mass - prayers for the faithful for 3rd Sunday of Easter - 4 May 2025

Introduction: We continue our celebration of the Easter season on this third weekend of Easter. With great joy, we also celebrate first communion with our children this morning. As we hear about Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance today at the sea of Tiberias to the apostles, may we also gain understanding into the reality of the resurrection in our own lives. May the reality of the resurrection help us to bring the Gospel message to the world and evangelize others. 

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus, you are a fountain of God’s grace and mercy: Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus, you give us strength in the Eucharist: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus: you are the way that leads us to new life: Lord, have mercy 

Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: We pray that all of us may be drawn more intimately into God’s love and mercy. We offer our prayers today for our needs and the needs of the world around us.


1. For God’s Church, that we may hear the call to be witnesses to Christ’s resurrection in the world. We pray to the Lord.


2. That we may be good stewards of our environment and take good care of God’s creation. We pray to the Lord.


3. For those who are who are hungry, for the poor, and for those in need. We we reach out to the them in works of mercy. 


4. For our first responders and for the men and women in the military. For all who protect us. We pray to the Lord.

5. For our children receiving first holy communion this morning and for their families. May they feel the joy of receiving Christ through the Eucharist. We pray to the Lord. 


6. For those who are sick in our parish community and in our families. For healing in body, mind, and spirit.  We pray to the Lord. 

7. For our family members and loved ones who have died. For their entry into eternal life. 


8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

PRIEST: We are the people you shepherd, O God, the flock you guide. Hear these our prayers and graciously grant them through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.