Prayers for 9th Grade
9th Graders should memorize the following prayers.
The Sign of the Cross
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Angel of God
Act of Contrition
The Apostles’ Creed
Prayers before and after Meals
Act of Faith
To be introduced and reviewed:
Simple reponses at Mass
Confiteor (I Confess) Prayer
Nicene Creed
Hail, Holy Queen
Fatima Prayer
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
Spontaneous Prayers of Thanksgiving, Praise, Sorrow and Petition
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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 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.
Guardian Angel Prayer (Angel of God)
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day, be at my side,
to light and guard, rule and guide. Amen.
Act of Contrition
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell; the third day He rose again.
He ascended into Heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
He will come 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 life everlasting.
Amen.
Prayers before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts,
which we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Prayers after Meals
We give you thanks for all your benefits, almighty God,
who lives and reigns forever.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God
in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins,
and that he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the holy Catholic Church teaches,
because you have revealed them,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
Confiteor (I Confess) Prayer
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done
and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault,
through my fault,
through my most grievous fault,
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgen,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before al ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God.
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father.
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
*and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgen Mary,
and became man.*
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life,
who proceeds from the Father and Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection
of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy 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; after this our exile, show unto us, the blessed fruit of your womb.
Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
The Memorare
Remember, O most Gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O
Virgin of virgins, my mother.
To you I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
Mysteries of the Rosary
The Five Joyful Mysteries (prayed Monday & Saturday)
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Our Lord
4. The Presentation of Our Lord
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed Tuesday & Friday)
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
The Five Glorious Mysteries (prayed Wednesday & Sunday)
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven
5. The Coronation of our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth
The Five Luminous Mysteries (prayed Thursday)
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
First Station-Jesus is condemned to death.
Second Station-Jesus takes up his cross.
Third Station-Jesus falls for the first time.
Fourth Station-Jesus meets his Mother
Fifth Station-The Cyrenian helps Jesus carry the cross.
Sixth Station-Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
Seventh Station-Jesus falls for the second time.
Eighth Station-Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem who weep for him.
Ninth Station-Jesus falls for the third time.
Tenth Station-Jesus is stripped of his garments.
Eleventh Station-Jesus is nailed to the cross.
Twelfth Station-Jesus dies on the cross.
Thirteenth Station-Jesus is taken down from the cross and given to his Mother.
Fourteenth Station-Jesus is laid in the tomb.
Prayer to St. Michael (The Arch Angel)
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
The Sign of the Cross
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Angel of God
Act of Contrition
The Apostles’ Creed
Prayers before and after Meals
Act of Faith
To be introduced and reviewed:
Simple reponses at Mass
Confiteor (I Confess) Prayer
Nicene Creed
Hail, Holy Queen
Fatima Prayer
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
Spontaneous Prayers of Thanksgiving, Praise, Sorrow and Petition
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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 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.
Guardian Angel Prayer (Angel of God)
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here,
ever this day, be at my side,
to light and guard, rule and guide. Amen.
Act of Contrition
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell; the third day He rose again.
He ascended into Heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
He will come 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 life everlasting.
Amen.
Prayers before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts,
which we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Prayers after Meals
We give you thanks for all your benefits, almighty God,
who lives and reigns forever.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God
in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins,
and that he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the holy Catholic Church teaches,
because you have revealed them,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
Confiteor (I Confess) Prayer
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done
and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault,
through my fault,
through my most grievous fault,
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgen,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before al ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God.
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father.
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
*and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgen Mary,
and became man.*
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life,
who proceeds from the Father and Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection
of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy 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; after this our exile, show unto us, the blessed fruit of your womb.
Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
The Memorare
Remember, O most Gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O
Virgin of virgins, my mother.
To you I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins. Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
Mysteries of the Rosary
The Five Joyful Mysteries (prayed Monday & Saturday)
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Our Lord
4. The Presentation of Our Lord
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (prayed Tuesday & Friday)
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
The Five Glorious Mysteries (prayed Wednesday & Sunday)
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven
5. The Coronation of our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth
The Five Luminous Mysteries (prayed Thursday)
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Stations of the Cross
First Station-Jesus is condemned to death.
Second Station-Jesus takes up his cross.
Third Station-Jesus falls for the first time.
Fourth Station-Jesus meets his Mother
Fifth Station-The Cyrenian helps Jesus carry the cross.
Sixth Station-Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
Seventh Station-Jesus falls for the second time.
Eighth Station-Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem who weep for him.
Ninth Station-Jesus falls for the third time.
Tenth Station-Jesus is stripped of his garments.
Eleventh Station-Jesus is nailed to the cross.
Twelfth Station-Jesus dies on the cross.
Thirteenth Station-Jesus is taken down from the cross and given to his Mother.
Fourteenth Station-Jesus is laid in the tomb.
Prayer to St. Michael (The Arch Angel)
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
