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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

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.