PRAYERS 1^ST GRADERS SHOULD KNOW:

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.

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.

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.

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 to guard to rule and guide.

Amen.

Morning Announcement Prayer

Dear Jesus,

I am your humble servant.

Help me grow in virtue

so I develop holy habits

to make me more like you

and lead me to heaven.

Amen.

Prayer before lunch

Bless us, O Lord,

And these thy gifts,

Which we are about to receive

From thy bounty,

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Prayer after lunch

We give you thanks, Almighty God,

For these and all thy benefits.

Which we have received,

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.