The prayer Jesus taught His disciples, the Our Father is the most perfect of all prayers. It is prayed at every Mass and forms the foundation of the Holy Rosary.

The Act of Contrition expresses sorrow for sins and a firm purpose of amendment. It is prayed during the Sacrament of Reconciliation and in personal examination of conscience.

The Act of Faith is one of the three theological virtue prayers, expressing our belief in all that God has revealed and the Church teaches.

The Nicene Creed is the profession of faith recited at Sunday Mass and on solemnities. It was formulated at the Councils of Nicaea (325) and Constantinople (381) to defend.

The Morning Offering consecrates the day's prayers, works, joys, and sufferings to God through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in union with Christ's sacrifice at every Mass offered.

The Te Deum is an ancient hymn of praise and thanksgiving, traditionally sung at the end of the Office of Readings on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions of thanksgiving.

The Sign of the Cross is the most fundamental gesture of Catholic prayer. It recalls our Baptism, professes our faith in the Trinity, and invokes God's blessing as we begin.

Blessing our food before eating is an ancient practice, following Christ's own example of giving thanks. This simple prayer sanctifies our meals and reminds us of God's providence.

The Magnificat is Mary's song of praise, proclaimed at the Visitation when she greeted her cousin Elizabeth.

The Regina Caeli replaces the Angelus during the Easter season, from Easter Sunday through Pentecost. It celebrates the Resurrection with joyful acclamation of Mary.

St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, workers, and fathers, is a powerful intercessor. This prayer invokes his protection and guidance.

The Litany of Loreto is the most celebrated of Marian litanies, named for the Holy House of Loreto in Italy where it was in use by 1558.