Oremus gathers here the main contexts of the Catholic Prayer of the Faithful: Sunday, the summit of the week; marriage, celebration of the covenant; funerals, prayer of hope; baptism, welcome into the Church.
Sunday, the Lord's day, is the summit of the week for the Christian community. The Prayer of the Faithful — also called the oratio fidelium or Universal Prayer — is one of the most delicate liturgical moments to prepare: it extends the listening of the Word and expresses the Church's prayer for the world, the Church, those who suffer, and the local community.
Marriage is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The Prayer of the Faithful at a wedding celebration is a powerful moment when the assembly prays for the newlyweds, their families, and all the couples of the world.
Christian funerals are among the most delicate moments in a parish's life. The Prayer of the Faithful accompanies the grieving family, entrusts the deceased to the Father's mercy, and expresses the hope of the resurrection.
Baptism is the first of the sacraments of Christian initiation. The Prayer of the Faithful at a baptism celebration prays for the newly baptised, their parents, godparents, and the whole Church that welcomes a new brother or sister.