Basic Catholic Prayers

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Apostles Creed

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the
power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,|
the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

The Confiteor

I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault,
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done,
and in what I have failed to do;
and I ask blessed Mary,
ever virgin,
all the angels and saints,
and you,
my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail , Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve! To you do we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping, in this vale of tears! Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus! O clement. O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

The Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy.

Act of Contrition

O my God, I sorry for all my sins,
for I detest them above all things,
for they have offended you,
I firmly resolve with the help of your grace
to sin no more.

Grace Before Meals

Bless Us O Lord,
and for these gifts
which we are about to receive
from Thy bounty;
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.

Grace After Meals

We give You thanks, Almighty God,
for these and all your blessings;
We make this prayers through Christ Our Lord
Amen.

St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle
be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
Oh prince of heavenly hosts,
by the power of God, thrust into Hell
Satan and all evil spirits who wander
through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, protect me.
Blood of Christ, fill me.
Water from side of Christ, purify me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.|
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me;
Never permit me to leave thee.
From the evil one defend me.
In my last hour, call me.
And bid me come to thee,
And with your saints and angels
to Praise thee,
Throughout eternity.
Amen