Prayer for the Journey

Dear Lord,

Thank You for bringing the RCIA journey through the first Period of Inquiry.
Please continue to watch over this journey and protect us from harmful influences.
Keep us safe in your hands and help us to carry on the rest of the journey, through the good and bad times.

We pray for our Sponsors, that we may remain faithful to you and to remember that we're serving you.
We pray that we don't rely just on the fire that's burning inside us but on our Faith to keep this fire burning.
We pray for Strength for the times when things get rough - Strength to remain committed to our roles and not to give up on our Catechumens and Candidates.
Help us to remain open to your spirit, that we will always strive to listen out for you.
Help us to recognize that no problem is too big or small and no story is too much or bland, so we may be willing to share our lives with one another to see you more clearly in our daily lives.

We pray for our Catechumens and Candidates, that they may continue to journey with us.
Help them to open their hearts to you so that they may also allow you to touch them.
Give them the determination to make it to RCIA and not give in to the temptation to not show.
We pray that they may be more aware of your presence in their lives.
Help them to know that you are there everyday, even if they're not sure of who you are yet.
With your Grace, help them make it to the waters of baptism.

We especially pray for protection for the journey. Stay with us, Lord, on every step of the way. Guide us and help us not to lose track of you. Keep us free from temptations so we may follow you more surely.

Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer.
Amen.