CELEBRANT

Merciful God, we ask that we may be faithful to your son, Jesus Christ, light of the world and prince of peace, and that you may guide us in our efforts to protect children and the family.

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses .

READER

For the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, that he may be strengthened by the Lord in his work of communicating the love of God manifested in Christ, especially in the service of the poor and most vulnerable ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For bishops, priests and deacons, that their pastoral ministry may reflect the living message of Christ who loves the simplicity and humility of children ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For all of our community, that we may strive to serve others and find in the communications media an effective tool for evangelization, witness and spiritual growth ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For civil and government leaders, that they may work to ensure a responsible use of the communications media which show respect for children ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For parents and teachers, whether at home or in school, that they may know how to transmit and instill in children a profound respect for life ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For children, especially those suffering from abuse or neglect, that they may meet people who show them warmth, respect and solidarity ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

For leaders in the communications media, that the Holy Spirit may enlighten them with wisdom and the desire to respect human dignity ...

We pray: Lord, teach us to be your witnesses

CELEBRANT

Father of all goodness, receive the prayers which we offer to you, so that through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God, we may be able to witness to the Lord, using all the instruments you have given us through creation. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen.