Paragraph 75 of the RCIA identifies the four pillars of catechetical formation: word, worship, community, and service. During their formation process, the catechumens will want to learn the prayers that every Catholic knows by heart so they may fully participate in the worship life of the church. Here is a list of prayers they should know. Click on the comments below to list others you think are essential.

• The Sign of the Cross
• The Lord’s Prayer
• The Creed
• The Hail Mary
• The Glory Be
• Grace before meals (“Bless us, O Lord…”)
• Act of Contrition (“Oh my God, I am heartily sorry…”)
• The Confiteor (“I confess to almighty God…”)