That depends on what you are asking, the Opening prayer may refer to the Introit, which is a verse specified to begin the Mass and is recited even before the "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." It would be introducing the Mass, I guess. The initial prayer is called the Collect, and occurs later. In the Collect . . . the special characteristics of the celebration are expressed and its sentiments are all directed to the Father through Christ and in the Holy Spirit. - extracted from Modern Catholic Dictionary byJohn A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Praying at the beginning of a church meeting is a common occurrence. The Lords Prayer is a good example of a prayer that would be recited at the opening of a meeting.
Tagalog translation of opening prayer: Panimulang panalangin
Prayer is very important in the church because it is a means of communication to God with men. Through prayer, things can be changed. With prayer, we can supplicate our needs. Prayer is the best way to communicate with God.
In the beginning God
A sample opening prayer for a seminar would be thanking God for those who prepared it, asking for wisdom in the words that will be spoken, and an opening of the hearts of those in attendance to accept what is spoken.
CES stands for Church Educational system. Devotional is a religious program. It usually begins with a hymn then an opening prayer and will feature a guest speaker or speakers.
What is the official public prayer of the church
You start with the prayer of the prophet
invocation
Vespers, is also known as the Evening Prayer.
St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church was created in 1997.
There are numerous prayers which accompany the Rite of Baptism, including an opening prayer, an optional prayer of exorcism, a prayer over the ears and mouth, etc.