Short Catholic bedtime prayers for children, the prayers our books end with, and the one question that closes every Faith Tree night: "What are you thankful for?"
That's it. The power is in the repetition — children learn to expect it, then to lead it.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this night be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Dear God, thank You for this day. Thank You for knowing my name and never giving up on me. Keep me safe tonight, and help me love You more tomorrow. Amen.
When "What are you thankful for?" gets the same answer three nights running, try one of these:
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