Catholic prayer for birthday

For your loved ones celebrating their birthday, your prayers and wishes will mean a whole lot to them.

Make them feel special and loved on their birthday as you send them these short and inspirational messages.

They’ll appreciate it!

Short Prayers for Birthday Celebrant

1. May your path shine brighter and brighter as you add another year today. Happy birthday.

2. A new year is an opportunity to start afresh and be better than before. Happy New Year and Happy birthday!

3. May God take you higher than your highest thoughts and intentions. You deserve the best birthday ever.

4. Amongst many and even amongst few, you shall be singled out for good. Happy birthday, dear.

Prayers for 18th Birthday Celebrant

5. You are a year older and of course better. Keep being the great woman you’ve always been. Happy birthday with love.

6. Happy birthday! You’re one of the people I’m glad to have met. I love you.

7. You are a source of inspiration and motivation to me and many. Keep blessing lives. Happy birthday, dad.

8. Someone’s birthday is today. She’s beautiful and awesome and deserves only the best. And of course, she’s reading this message now. Happy birthday, Love.

9. No matter how the past years of been, the coming years will be better. And the better years start today. Happy birthday, darling.

10. The new year promises more blessings and increases for you. Happy birthday.

11. Happy birthday, friend. Enjoy uplift and favour this year and always.

12. You always make me happy. May you always be joyful too. Have a swell birthday.

13. It’s your birthday today and sincerely, you deserve to be celebrated. Happy birthday with love.

14. Many people have done well, but you surpass them all. You’ve been a friend with a difference. Happy birthday, dear.

15. Don’t be afraid of what tomorrow holds, because it sure holds something great. And you are great too. Happy birthday.

16. Even if the journey isn’t easy, take it easy. You’ve got God. And I’m here too! Have a beautiful birthday.

17. God has promised you a brighter tomorrow. Hold on to His Word. Happy birthday. Wish you all you wish yourself.

18. I wish you prosperity and excellence coupled with joy and love. Happy birthday.

19. I pray for joy that outweighs all your struggles and sadness. Happy birthday, dear.

20. In the face of it all, thank God for seeing you through. And for bringing you this far. Happy birthday, baby.

21. If He has said it, He will do it. Hold on to God’s Word concerning you. Happy birthday my love.

22. May you experience all round newness and increase this year. Happy birthday

23. I call you blessed because that’s what you are. Happy birthday.

24. When others struggle to get there, yours will be with ease. Happy birthday.

25. More than your imaginations, may you experience abundance beyond measures. Happy birthday.

26. It’s your birthday today. I pray that this day marks the beginning of great things for you. Love you.

27. May this day usher in blessings and more blessings for you. Happy birthday, Bestie.

28. You are going places. Happy birthday my sweetheart.

29. May you get into greater heights and levels. Receive Grace for greatness. Happy birthday.

30. It’s a new beginning for you. I pray you enjoy newness and brightness on every side. Happy birthday.

31. You shall be above alone and never beneath. Amen. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

32. You are here today because God kept you. Continue to abide under His shadow. Happy birthday.

33. You Have God with you. And that’s all that matters. He’ll see you through. Happy birthday.

34. Happy birthday dear friend. Don’t forget you are a blessing. Keep being who you are.

35. You’re welcome to your beautiful new year. It’s a season of greatness for you. Happy birthday, dear.

36. Happy birthday, dear. May the new year usher in blessings for you. God bless you.

37. For you and all yours, I pray that all round blessings be your portion. Happy birthday.

38. I want you to know that no matter how bad the past has been, the future holds something better and beautiful. Happy birthday.

39. The One who watches over you never sleeps nor slumbers. He’ll always be with you. Happy birthday.

40. When all else fail, be assured of God’s love. His love is always there. Happy birthday.

41. The Lord shall supply all of your needs according to His riches. You will never lack. Happy birthday.

42. You deserve the best only. So don’t settle for less. Wish you a beautiful birthday.

43. Happy birthday. I pray that you have the best birthday ever. You’re blessed.

44. Because you are special and you deserve the best, I say happy birthday to you.

45. Happy birthday, sweetheart. Live long and prosper!

46. Greater years are coming your way. You shall stand tall among others. Happy birthday.

47. For being a blessing to me, may God bless you real good. Happy birthday.

48. You have received Grace for Grace of His fullness. Enjoy! Happy birthday, dear.

49. God’s thoughts towards you are of good only. He’s giving you an expected end. Happy birthday.

50. I pray that this day marks the beginning of great heights for you. Happy birthday Sweetie.

Prayer for Birthday Celebrant’s Mother

51. Your son is a year older today because you gave him the chance to live. Thanks for being a great mother.

52. There are mothers and there are mothers too. You’re one of a kind. Happy birthday to your daughter.

53. As your son marks his birthday today, may you have more reasons to rejoice over him.

54. You’ve been a really great mother and friend. Thanks for taking good care of my friend your son, God bless the fruits of your womb.

55. Many women have done well, but you excel them all. May your daughter bring more joy to you than ever before. Happy birthday to her.

Prayers for 18th Birthday Celebrant

56. Happy birthday to my beautiful friend. Have a beautiful birthday dear. God bless you.

57. You’re a special friend and I’m proud of you. I pray that you have a happy birthday and a prosperous new year.

58. More than just a birthday wish, I pray that you soar higher than your imaginations. Thank you for being a great friend. Happy birthday.

Messages for 18th birthday Celebrant

59. If I would want to say anything to you on this day, it’s that I love you. And I really do. Happy birthday, dear. More of God’s grace.

60. May light shine on your path and lead you into destiny fulfilment. You are loved. Happy birthday.

Messages for 18th birthday Celebrant

61. You’re not just having your birthday today, you’re having your 18th birthday! Congratulations dear.

62. It’s a special day today for you because 18 is a special age. Make sure you enjoy your day and have all the fun.

Thanksgiving Prayer for Birthday Celebrant

63. Happy 18th birthday sweetheart. You’re not a kid anymore. Welcome into adulthood.

64. It’s a new age and a new responsibility. Happy birthday and congratulations on your new status.

65. Lemme welcome you to the club. Here, everyone is at least 18 years. The club is called adulthood. Happy birthday with love dear.

Birthday Celebrant’s Message to God

66. I thank God it’s your birthday today and also that He brought me in contact with you. You’ve been a great friend.

67. God has always been a faithful Father. That’s why He kept you to see this day. May you live longer and wider. Happy birthday.

68. Oh Lord our God in ages past, I am grateful for the one reading this message because her birthday is today. May she enjoy more of your blessings.

Birthday Celebrant’s Message to God

69. God saw you through the past years. And He’s more than able to see you through the coming years. Happy birthday.

70. I’m grateful to God on your behalf. He loves you so much and kept you alive to see your birthday. Praises to His Name.

Thanksgiving Prayer for Birthday Celebrant

71. If not for God, you wouldn’t be here today. You’re here because He gave you the grace. Congratulations on your birthday.

72. Thanks be to God for making you see this day. Through thick and thin, He kept you. Be thankful to Him. Happy birthday.

Birthday Celebrant Message

73. I’m happy for you. Though the last one year has been a great time for you, I pray the coming years will be better. Happy birthday.

74. Not everyone has the privilege of witnessing a new year. You are one of the few favoured people. Congratulations dear.

75. I thank God for the wonderful friend I’ve found in you. Happy birthday my sweet friend.

Birthday Celebrant Message

76. God kept you till this day for a reason. Be thankful for the gift of life. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

77. Because it’s your day and you’re able to witness it in joy and sound mind, I thank God for you. Happy birthday, dear.

Inspirational Messages for Birthday Celebrant

78. Some people had their birthdays last year but didn’t make it up until this year. And here you are bouncing and celebrating a new year. Thank God for the privilege.

79. You are alive and happy. It’s really worth thanking God for. He deserves your praise. Happy birthday, sweetie.

80. Everything you are and have was given to you by God. Thank Him always for the gift. I wish you a beautiful birthday.

Prayer for Catholic Birthday Celebrant

81. For this young lady whose birthday is today, we praise You. We thank You for her and pray that you bless her always in Your love. Amen.

82. As she marks her birthday today, I pray that you bless her richly and that You help us all to praise You and give You glory through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Catholic Birthday Celebrant

83. I pray that the God of hope fills you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Happy birthday, dearie.

84. God, we thank You for our lovely son whose birthday is today. We pray that You continue to bless and keep him. Amen.

85. I pray that you are blessed in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Happy birthday, love.

Inspirational Messages for Birthday Celebrant

86. No matter how much hindrances keep coming your way, be rest assured that you’ll scale through them all. Just believe. Happy birthday.

87. Never stop dreaming. Always remember nothing and no one can stop you from being that great you, except you of course. Happy birthday, love.

88. As you feed and build up your body daily, work on your mind too. That’s where the real you lies. Have a blast on your birthday!

Prayers for 1st Birthday Celebrant

89. I’m always inspired by your consistent effort to be successful. Keep it up, dear. You are limitless. Happy birthday.

90. Be grateful for life and you should never give up. Remember the sky is only your starting point. Happy birthday, darling.

Prayers for 1st Birthday Celebrant

91. Number one looks so small but really, number 100 would only come after it. It’s a new beginning baby. Happy birthday.

92. You might not get to see this now, maybe later. But I want you to know that I love and celebrate your new beginning. Happy birthday beautiful baby.

93. It’s your first birthday ever! I pray this marks the beginning of great things for you and all yours. Happy birthday, cutie.

94. You were born exactly one year ago and I know you’ve enjoyed the last one year. May the years ahead be more blissful and worth it. Happy birthday.

95. My baby is One! May you be the first always and never the last. Happy New beginning.

Prayer for 50th Birthday Celebrant

96. To the best dad in the world, I’m saying Happy 50th birthday. May the Lord preserve you and bless you the more. Happy birthday sir.

97. More than being my father, you’ve been a friend and a mentor. You are an indispensable dad. Happy 50th birthday.

98. As you turn 50 today, may you never lack anything good and may you live longer and happier. Happy birthday.

99. It’s your Golden Jubilee! May your birthday bring more love and happiness. Happy birthday, ma.

100. You’re 50 today and yes, there are still more grounds to break. Wish you a youthful birthday! Keep glowing like the sweet sixteen you are.

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Catholic Prayer: Book of Blessings: Blessing on the Occasion of a Birthday

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323 It is always appropriate to give thanks to God, but especially so on the occasion of a birthday. The birthday celebration provides an opportunity for acknowledging and giving thanks to God as the author and giver of life.

324 A birthday is also an appropriate occasion for children to express love and thanks to their parents who have shared the gift of life and love with them.

325 These orders may be used by a priest or a deacon, and also by a layperson, who follows the rites and prayers designated for a lay minister, or by a family member.

Prayer:

A. ORDER OF BLESSING

INTRODUCTORY RITES

326 When all have gathered a suitable song may be sung. After the singing, the minister says: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All make the sign of the cross and reply: Amen.

327 A minister who is a priest or deacon greets those present in the following or other suitable words, taken mainly from sacred Scripture. May God who loves you and fills your life with joy, be with you always.

And all reply: And also with you.

328 A lay minister greets those present in the following words: Praise be to God, who loves us and fills our lives with joy, now and for ever. R. Amen.

329 In the following or similar words, the minister prepares those present for the blessing. Each year as we celebrate another birthday we recall the gift of life which we have received from God. Today we give thanks for our parents and all those who have loved, nourished, and taught us of God’s love.

READING OF THE WORD OF GOD

330 A reader, another person present, or the minister reads a text of sacred Scripture. Brothers and sisters, listen to the words of the apostle Paul to the Philippians:

1:3-11 Thanks be to God. I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

331 Or: Hosea 11:1-4–Israel was a child. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11–May you grow in holiness. 1 Peter 1:3-5–New birth in Christ. Matthew 5:1-12–The beatitudes. Luke 2:21-32–Presentation of Jesus in the temple.

332 As circumstances suggest, one of the following responsorial psalms may be sung, or some other suitable song.

R. Teach us to number our days aright.

Psalm 90 Before the mountains were begotten and the earth and the world were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. R.

You turn man back to dust, saying, “Return, 0 children of men.” For a thousand years in your sight are as yesterday, now that it is past, or as a watch of the night. R.

You make an end of them in their sleep; the next morning they are like the changing grass, Which at dawn springs up anew, but by evening wilts and fades. R.

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Return, 0 LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! R.

Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. Make us glad, for the days when you afflicted us, for the years when we saw evil. Let your work be seen by your servants and your glory by their children. R.

Psalm 128:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 R. (v. 5) The Lord bless you all the days of your life.

Psalm 103:1-2, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 R. (v. 1) Bless the Lord, 0 my soul.

333 As circumstances suggest, the minister may give those present a brief explanation of the biblical text, so that they may understand through faith the meaning of the celebration.

LITANY

334 The litany is then said. The minister introduces it and an assisting minister or one of those present announces the invocations. From the following those best suited to the occasion may be used or adapted, or other invocations that apply to the particular circumstances may be composed.

The minister says: Let us praise the Lord God of all creation.

R. Blessed be God for ever.

Assisting minister: Blessed be God, who has shaped us from dust and breathed life into us. R.

Assisting minister: Blessed be God, who in his great love has sent his only Son to save us. R.

Assisting minister: Blessed be God, who guides our feet along right paths. R.

Assisting minister: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. R.

335 After the litany the minister, in the following or similar words, invites all present to sing or say the Lord’s Prayer. Let us pray to God, the author and giver of life, in the words his Son taught us:

All: Our Father . . .

PRAYER OF BLESSING

336 A minister who is a priest or deacon says the prayer of blessing with hands outstretched over the one who is to be blessed; a lay minister says the prayer with hands joined.

A) For adults

God of all creation, we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life. Hear the prayers of N., your servant, who recalls today the day of his/her birth and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family and friends.

Bless him/her with your presence and surround him/her with your love that he/she may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

B) For children

Loving God, you created all the people of the world and you know each of us by name. We thank you for N., who today celebrates his/her birthday. Bless him/her with your love and friendship that he/she may grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace. May he/she love his/her family always and be faithful to his/her friends.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

As circumstances suggest, the minister in silence may sprinkle the person with holy water.

CONCLUDING RITE

337 A minister who is a priest or deacon concludes the rite by saying: May the Lord bless you and keep you. R. Amen.

May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. R. Amen.

May he look upon you with kindness and give you his peace. R. Amen.

Then he blesses all present. And may almighty God bless you all, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.

338 A lay minister concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: May the Lord bless us and keep us. R. Amen.

May his face shine upon us and be gracious to us. R. Amen.

May he look upon us with kindness and give us his peace. R. Amen.

339 It is preferable to end the celebration with a suitable song.

B. SHORTER RITE

340 All make the sign of the cross as the minister says: Blessed be the name of the Lord.

All reply: Now and for ever.

341 One of those present or the minister reads a text of sacred Scripture, for example: Brothers and sisters, listen to the words of the apostle Paul to the Philippians:

1:3-11 Thanks be to God. I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

342 Or: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11–May you grow in holiness. Matthew 5:1-12–The beatitudes.

343 A minister who is a priest or deacon says the prayer of blessing with hands outstretched; a lay minister says the prayer with hands joined.

A) For adults

God of all creation, we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life. Hear the prayers of N., your servant, who recalls today the day of his/her birth and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family and friends.

Bless him/her with your presence and surround him/her with your love that he/she may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

B) For children

Loving God, you created all the people of the world and you know each of us by name. We thank you for N., who today celebrates his/her birthday. Bless him/her with your love and friendship that he/she may grow in wisdom, knowledge, and grace. May he/she love his/her family always and be faithful to his/her friends.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

Prayer Source: Book of Blessings by Prepared by International Commission on English in the Liturgy A Joint Commission of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences, The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1989

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