Prayer of the Faithful,
Safeguarding Sunday, 28 September 2025
Celebrant:Lord God, we thank you for all the people in our parish. Let us now pray that they be safeguarded and protected especially our children, young people and the vulnerable. We pray that they may grow in faith and love.
Lord, we pray for all those who have suffered abuse in the past, within our church and wider society. Comfort them in their daily lives and grant them peace of mind and soul.
Lord hear us.
Lord, we pray for parents, guardians, teachers and those who are responsible for shaping the lives of our children and young people. May they instil in them respect and kindness for their peers and to always reach out to the most vulnerable.
Lord hear us.
Lord, we pray for our parish. May we strive to be a safe haven for children and the most vulnerable, always placing their needs at the centre of our Gospel calling.
Lord hear us.
We pray for those in charge of social media companies. May they always put the safety of children and the most vulnerable before profits.
Lord hear us.
We pray for all God’s children in the world especially those who are caught up in war, famine and trafficking. May God grant them comfort, peace and safety.
Lord hear us.
Lord, we pray for Pope Leo and for all the faithful. May we live the Gospel of safeguarding all vulnerable persons by our actions and intercessions.
Lord hear us.
Celebrant:Lord God, we ask you to listen to all our intentions as we place them at your altar. Hear and answer us, we pray.
We make these and all our prayers through Christ, Our Lord, AMEN