Christmas is a festival of hope and love. It leads us to a new way of life.

Today a savior has been born to

you. He is Christ the Lord. (Lk2:11) While the fight between darkness and light, life, and death, God and
Satan goes on, we are confident that in the end, light will prevail, and God will win. The Lord will
become all to all. The Child Jesus lying in the manger is surrounded by the darkness of a sinful world. In
that darkness he has become light. So to remain away from him means to live in darkness.

It was in order to spread the good news of love, that Christ the prince of peace was born. Jesus Christ is
the friend of the poor, the sick, the sinner and those abandoned. Child is not only the one who brings
the good news, but he is the good news of humankind’s salvation.

Hymn: Joy to the world

Bible reading: Mt. 1:18-25

Christmas song: Andito tayo para sa isa’t-isa

Prayer for the faithful

Today is day of joy and gladness. The birth of Jesus is being remembered the world over. We are also
part of this celebration. On this day let us make our prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ who has come in our
midst as like us.

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Jesus is born to bring the good news of peace and love. Today when people in our world are living in
selfishness and violence may they accept the good news of Jesus Christ in their lives and experience the
kingdom of love and peace. For this we pray to the Lord.

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Today believers in Jesus all over the world are celebrating the birth of Christ, let us pray that there may
not be any major accidents, calamities and pandemic. And May this festival be celebrated with
happiness. For this we pray to the Lord.

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Let us pray for all new babies who are born today and all those who are celebrating their birthdays. May
the good Lord give them good health of body and mind and grant them the grace of living a life in
service of spreading God’s kingdom of love, joy and peace. For this we pray to the Lord.

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Let us pray for all of us who gathered together in prayer. And may God shower his blessing upon our
family members and friends . May he take away all our worries and difficulties and make our faith
strong. For this we pray to the Lord.

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Who are poor, abandoned by society, handicapped, old and depressed, may the good Lord give them
strength to overcome all barriers and be the recipients of what is their due. May people come to their
proud and may they receive the warmth and consolation of Jesus Christ. For this we pray to the Lord. Let
us now

Response: Jesus word made flesh hear our prayer

Let us now pray the OUR FATHER, the prayer which Jesus himself has taught us as we commit ourselves
to forget envy, jealousy and all our differences and wish each other Merry Christmas.

Concluding Hymn: Hark the herald

Every year is different. Some years are better than others, but there are
always blessings to be found. Whether it be in the comfort of God during hard
times, or unending blessings and good news. Most years fall somewhere in
the middle, but God is in control of it all.

This year, consider giving an opening Christmas prayer. If you’ve never done
it before, it might be a bit uncomfortable. I know many people who are new to
public prayer might feel a bit uncomfortable about it. Just remember this, if
there are any unsaved people hearing it, it’s an opportunity to show them what
a relationship with God truly looks like.

You can show them that it is about being humble about your accomplishments
(because they’re not really our accomplishments), and it is about being
thankful for what you have. I know many people get concerned about an
unsaved person being offended, and that can happen, but if you’re only
speaking goodness about them and over their lives, what do you have to be
ashamed of?

I hope these opening prayer samples for your Christmas party have helped
inspire you to not only say a prayer, but perhaps even a starting point to
speak God’s love over your event, family and friends. Merry Christmas!