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Explore our selection of free prayers and reflections to use with young people in Catholic secondary schools. 

Prayers by theme A-Z

Advent

Prayer: Daily class prayers in our Advent calendar

Bidding prayers

Prayer: Intercessions for school Mass and collective worship

Closing prayers

Prayer: prayers as we leave

Corpus Christi

Prayer: Corpus Christi poster and prayer

Global prayers

Prayer: Kenyan blessing

Prayer: indigenous language Peruvian prayer (video)

Prayer: prayers for the world's people

Prayer: for our human family, from Fratelli Tutti

Holy Spirit

Prayer: to the Holy Spirit

Hope

Prayer: for a hope-filled summer

Reflection: I can do all things (Eph 3:20)

Hunger

Prayers: for the hungry

Joy

Prayer: of joy

Justice

Prayer: for justice

Prayer: for the oppressed

Marian 

Reflection: Queen of all creation

Prayer: Marian prayer

Mourning

Prayer: for those who mourn

Opening prayer

Prayer: Opening prayer

Our Father

Prayer: Our Father in many languages

Prayer: Thy kingdom come

Peace

Prayer: for peace

Poverty

Prayer: for the poor and the earth

Refugees

Prayer: prayers for refugees

Saints

Prayer: Saints cards

Celebrations of the word

Use these Celebrations of the word resources to integrate global prayer and justice into assemblies, carol services and other gatherings of the school community.