The Supreme Court ruled on this issue in Marsh v. Chambers[1] in 1983, finding that the opening prayer is not an "establishment of religion" prohibited by the 1st amendment, but merely "a tolerable acknowledgment of beliefs widely held among the people of this country."
[1] http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1982/1982_82_23/
The Tagalog term for opening prayer is "pambungad na panalangin."
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.
In the beginning God
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"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today to seek wisdom and guidance as we begin this seminar. Grant us open minds and understanding hearts as we engage in learning and discussion. May our time together be fruitful and enriching, and may we grow in knowledge and unity. In your name we pray, Amen."
You start with the prayer of the prophet
invocation
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.
Dear Jesus...
Surah al-Fatiha, or The Opening. It is very similar to the Lord's Prayer in the Bible.
" Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend.
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