Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful : General Intercessions for a Baptized Child

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Option E

Priest
Jesus is the Son of God and the pattern for our own creation. His promise is that one day we shall truly be like him. With our hope founded on that promise, we pray:

Reader
Our response will be "Lord, hear our prayer."

That God will receive our praise and thanksgiving for the life of [name]. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That God will bring to completion [name]'s baptism into Christ. We pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That God will lead [name] from death to life. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That all of us, [name]'s family and friends, may be comforted in our grief. We pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That God will grant release to those who suffer. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That God will grant peace to all who have died in the faith of Christ. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

That one day we may all share in the banquet of the Lord, praising God for victory over death. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

Priest
Lord God, you entrusted [name] to our care and now you embrace him/her in your love. Take [name] into your keeping together with all children who have died. Comfort us, your sorrowing servants, who seek to do your will and to know your saving peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Option F

Priest
The Lord Jesus is the lover of his people and our only sure hope. Let us ask him to deepen our faith and sustain us in this dark hour.

Reader
Our response will be "Lord here our prayer."

You became a little child for our sake, and learned obedience through suffering. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

You welcome children, promising them your kingdom. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

You comforted those who mourn the loss of children and friends. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

You took upon yourself the suffering and death of us all. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

You promised to raise up those who believe in you just as you were raised up in glory by the Father. Let us pray to the Lord... "Lord Hear our Prayer."

Priest
Lord God, you entrusted [name] to our care and now you embrace him/her in your love. Take [name] into your keeping together with all children who have died. Comfort us, your sorrowing servants, who seek to do your will and to know your saving peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.