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The Prayers of the Faithful (or General Intercessions) are what follow the Creed during the celebration of the Eucharist in Catholic, Anglican and some other churches; they are usually led by either a deacon or member of the congregation. Basically, the person leading the prayers, offers an intention for the congregation to pray; this may be followed by a moment of silence before saying something like "For this we pray to the Lord" and the congregations responds with "Lord, hear our prayer" or similar words. According to the Catholic Church's "General Instruction on the Roman Missal" the Prayers of the Faithful should "...be included in all Masses celebrated with a congregation, so that intercessions may be made for the Church, for civil authorities, for those oppressed by various needs, for the whole human race and for the salvation of the world" (paragraph 45). It is also normal that, in practice, the last prayer is for those who have died which is then followed by silence for people to offer their own prayer to God.

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In the prayers of the faithful, also known as the general intercessions, the congregation offers petitions to God for the needs of the Church, the world, and the community. Typically, there are several intentions read by a lector or the priest, with the congregation responding in prayer or silence.

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What is another name for prayers of intercession?

"Prayers of the faithful" is another name for prayers of intercession.


Is the Prayers of the Faithful the same as Prayers over the gifts in the Roman Catholic faith?

No, the prayers of the faithful are prayer intentions being offered the prayers over the gifts are to do with the Eucharist and the transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.


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The prayers of the faithful, also known as the general intercessions, are typically part of the Liturgy of the Word in the Catholic Mass. This is when the congregation offers prayers on behalf of the Church, the world, and specific intentions. It usually follows the readings and the homily before moving into the Liturgy of the Eucharist.


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At the very end of the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy of the Word ends with the Homily, the Creed (on Sundays and Solemnities) and then the Prayers of the Faithful. Immediately afterward, the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.


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Sacrifice was the means by which prayers were lifted to the abode of the gods in the heavens. The smoke from the burning sacrifice carried the prayers of the faithful.


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