Examples and templates
Prayers of the Faithful Template and PDF
A useful template keeps the roles and the order visible while leaving room for the parish’s own needs. Start with the blank structure below, or use a complete example if you would rather edit existing wording. The introduction and conclusion belong to the priest; the intentions are announced by the designated minister, and the congregation joins with the response.
A real worksheet, on screen or on paper.
Fill in the editor below to download a clean lector’s copy. Prefer to work offline? These one-page English PDFs have eleven fillable fields, or you can print a blank copy and write by hand. Save your completed file and check that every field is visible before printing.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray to the Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Click or tap any prayer text to edit. Your changes stay on this device.
Fill in one need at a time
Begin with the Church, then public authorities and the world, people in difficulty, and the local community. Add fitting occasion and remembrance needs without turning the set into a long list. Five to seven concise intentions is this site’s working range.
Prepare a copy for the ambo
Use a readable type size, clear spacing, and one uninterrupted petition at a time. Keep the response close to its invitation. Read the exported document from beginning to end to catch missing names, awkward page turns, or a conclusion separated from its label.
Template or complete example?
A blank template provides structure only. If you need wording as well, choose the complete example page or a specific occasion. Never leave drafting instructions or square-bracket placeholders in the copy used at Mass.
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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Preparing these prayers.
Is the six-slot template required by GIRM?
No. GIRM describes the ordinary needs and the character of the prayer. Six slots are a practical starting point used here, within the site’s five-to-seven intention guideline.
Should the PDF include all alternative sets?
No. Export the one complete set chosen for the celebration. Alternatives provide choice and should not be appended into a much longer prayer.
Can the response be changed?
Use the response chosen by the parish for the language and setting. Keep it consistent throughout the set and visible to the reader.
