Upon those discerning
               a call to Church ministry;
           Upon parents whose love and acceptance
               teach their children about the love of God;

Upon single people
     who give of themselves in friendship,
     following the model of Jesus, who calls us “friends”;
           Upon children growing in faith and understanding
                 of their identity as children of God.

May those who are opening their hearts and minds
to Your call be encouraged and strengthened
through our prayers and invitations to listen to Your voice.

We ask for these blessings,
knowing that, apart from You, we can do nothing
and that with You all things are possible.

Amen.