11The Prayer of the Faithful

By baptism we share in Christ’s priesthood, and here we use it: we pray for the Church, for those in authority, for people in need and for the whole world.

Do Stand.

Say “Lord, hear our prayer” (or the response that’s announced).

For parentsThe theology behind this moment, and where every fact comes from

Go deeper

Two kinds of priesthoodWhy every baptised person is a priest, and what the ordained priest does that no one else can.

Where this comes from

Teaching Here everyone prays as a priest: the people, “exercising the office of their baptismal priesthood, offer prayers to God for the salvation of all” (GIRM 69).
Teaching We pray for the Church, for those in authority, for people in need, and for the whole world (GIRM 69).
Teaching Christians already prayed this way in the year 155 (CCC 1345).
Tip Coming to Mass with a name ready to pray for.

What the labels mean: Teaching, Tradition and Tip.