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This page contains resources, such as sample petitions for the Prayer of the Faithful, for special observances throughout the year which are promoted by the Holy See and/or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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January 2025
- The Pope's Monthly Intentions
- January 18–25 | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
- January 22 | Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
- January 26 | Sunday of the Word of God
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January 2025
For the Right to an EducationLet us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
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January 18- 25, 2025
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity"Do you Believe" (John 11:26)
Since it was first observed in the year 1908, the week of prayer for Christian Unity has encouraged all Christians to pray and work towards peaceful unity and collaboration. This year's theme, "Do you believe," is inspired by the passages in John 11: 17-27, where we witness the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and of Matha professing her belief in Christ.
Sample Petitions for the Prayer of the Faithful
Daily Scripture and Prayer Guide from the Greymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute
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January 22, 2025
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection
of Unborn ChildrenResources - English Información en Español
Additional liturgical information pertaining to the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children can be found in The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM 373).
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January 26, 2025
Sunday of the Word of God"I hope in your Word." Psalm 119The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has created a Liturgical and Pastoral Handbook to be offered to parish communities in preparation for this special observance. The English and Spanish versions of the handbook can be found at the links below. Included in the handbook is an outline for the Eucharistic Celebration, which begins on page 17.
Liturgical & Pastoral Handbook (English)Subsidio Litúrgico-Pastoral (Español)
The handbook is also available in additional languages on the dicastery website HERE.
The U.S. Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions has also put together a guide for celebrating:
Resources in Spanish:
Additional Resources
Video Seminars - Catholic.bible
The Lector at Mass
Hearing the Word of God
El Lector dentro de la Misa
Escucha de la Palabra de Dios
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February 2025
- The Pope's Monthly Intentions | February
- February 2 | World Day for Consecrated Life
- February 8 | World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking
- February 9 | World Marriage Day (National Marriage Week Feb 7-14)
- February 11 | World Day of the Sick
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FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ's mission in the priesthood and religious life.
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The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme as set by the USCCB is "Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!"
Preaching Resource for World Marriage Day
Homilías para el Domingo Nacional del Matrimonio
Radiate Love - General Intercessions - California Catholic Conference
Radiate Love - General Intercessions - Spanish - California Catholic Conference
Further resources are available from the diocesan Family and Respect Life Office
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March 2025
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FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other's gifts, even in their differences.
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