OPENING PRAYER
Lord of light and wisdom. Grant us bright intellect, a sound judgment and retentive memory. Help us to study patiently, orderly and diligently to develop our gifts and make good use of them according to your will as we commit ourselves to Veritas et Fortitudo Pro deo et Patria.
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn and the capacity to understand. Let our knowledge be of service not only for the attainments of our goals but also for the benefit of others.
Tagalog translation of opening prayer: Panimulang panalangin
Catholic AnswerThere are three variable prayers in the Mass, known as "propers" as they change depending on the Mass. The first prayer or proper, or opening prayer in the Mass used to be called the Collect. The prayer over the Gifts used to be called the Secret as it was said in a low voice that did not reach below the altar steps. The Closing Prayer was The Post-Communion.
"Panapos 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.
An invocation is a call to prayer that opens a particular service. A benediction is the closing prayer of that service.
It is called a Prayer.
In the beginning God
invocation
You start with the prayer of the prophet
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...
The motto of Holy Family Academy - Philippines - is 'Prayer and Work'.