10 Best Catholic Prayers for Teenagers

Reciting a prayer for a teenager is just one of the many facets that can be used to bring blessings to their life. Whether you are praying for smooth sailing through some of the most difficult years in an adolescent’s life, to praying for good grades. Here is a look at some of the best Catholic prayers for teenagers to share.

1 Corinthians 10:13
Dear Lord, I thank You for my life. I pray that You have Your divine way over my every action and every thought. As a Christian teenager in society, it is easy to get caught up in the distractions of today and it is easy to fall short. But Your word declares that no temptation has overtaken me except what is common to mankind. And You are faithful; You will not let me be tempted beyond what I can bear. I pray that when I am tempted, You will also provide a way out of it so that I may endure it, Amen.

1 Timothy 4:12
Eternal God, I know that as a young person, many of the elder generations may look down on me, but I declare that I will not let anyone look down on me because I am young, but I will set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. Father, may You be glorified in my life so that those of all ages will see You when they look at me, Amen.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Beautiful One, You have called me to be strong and courageous. I pray that I will not be afraid or terrified because of them, for Lord, You go with me; You will never leave me nor forsake me. Thank You for being my rock and my strength. Thank You for going before me so that I may have the victory at all times. I pray that I walk in Your authority and power, I proclaim strength and fearlessness over my life, Amen.

Ephesians 4:29
Dear God, I pray that I remain pure in Your eyes. I pray that no unwholesome talk comes out my mouth, especially when I am around those who don’t know You. Help me to reflect Your light in my community and be a positive figure to all those that I interact with. I pray that my speech remains pure so that I speak only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen, Amen.

Exodus 20:12
Heavenly Father, I pray that just as I honor You, I honor my father and mother, so that I may live long in the land that You are giving me. I thank You for blessing me with a mother and father who love me and want the best for me. I pray that You continue to be with them wherever they go, I pray that I continue to honor them for the rest of my days, Amen.

Galatians 6:9
Awesome God, help me so that I do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, I will reap a harvest if I do not give up. Life can honestly feel overwhelming, but I pray that I persevere. I declare that I will push past the difficulties so that I may see the benefits manifest in my reality. I declare that I will overcome all obstacles and continue on my path of righteousness, Amen.

Isaiah 41:10
Oh Lord, Your word commands me not to fear because I know You are with me. Deep in my heart and soul, I know that You are my almighty foundation. You will uphold me with Your righteous hand. Quiet my mind, oh Lord, so I can hear You. Thank You, Father, for being the rock that I can lean on. I worship You because You have kept me and You continue to keep me so that I do not need to fear the plans of the adversary, Amen.

Jeremiah 29:11
Omniscient God, I thank You for the plans that You have for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. I thank You for promising me a bright future, I know that I do not be fearful of my future because You are always in control. I pray that I stay in line with Your will for my life so that I may be who You have intended for me to be, Amen.

Psalm 119:9
Almighty God, how can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to Your word! I thank You for Your divine word and pray that it continues to be the light on my path. I pray that Your word fills my heart, soul, and mind so that I can be like You in all that I do. I pray that Your word guides me so that the path of purity remains under my feet, Amen.

Romans 15:13
Beautiful One, I pray that You – the God of hope – fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in You, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Righteous God, I declare that I remain filled by You so that I can continue to walk in Your authority wherever I go. There is no God above or beyond You, so Lord, please continue to manifest Yourself in me, Amen.

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Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.