Essential
The prayers that form the heart of Catholic faith, taught by Christ and the Church's tradition.
The Our Father
The prayer Jesus himself taught his disciples — a perfect summary of the Gospel and the heart of Christian faith.
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The Hail Mary
The angel Gabriel's greeting united with Elizabeth's praise and the Church's petition for the Mother of God's intercession.
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The Glory Be
A brief doxology praising the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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The Apostles' Creed
A brief and ancient confession of faith summarizing the essentials of the Gospel and the Church's belief.
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Hail, Holy Queen
An ancient Marian antiphon expressing the trust of exiled children in Mary's motherly consolation.
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Act of Contrition
A classic prayer of repentance, said before confession, after sin, or at day's end to ask forgiveness and grace for conversion.
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