Rite of Acceptance of the

National Youth Cross

and Relic of St. John Paul II
Endorser:

These are the sacred symbols of the

Lord, calling His people to fix their
gaze on Him and follow His
footsteps. As you receive the
National Youth Cross and the Relic of
St. John Paul II, may you proclaim
His divine calling to all young people.
Receiver:

May the presence of the Lord rest

upon the young people who will
receive these sacred symbols. May
the minds and hearts of those whom
God called be open to kindle the fire
in their hearts and offer their lives in
serving Him and the Church.
 INTRODUCTORY RITE
Priest: In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Priest: Peace be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

 OPENING PRAYER
Priest:

Let us pray.
Father, You gathered us here to worship
Your name. May the presence of the
National Youth Cross and the Relic of St.
John Paul II move us towards deeper
rootedness in You and
communion as Your Church.
 OPENING PRAYER

You called us to become one in

conviction and faithfulness through
Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit,
forever and ever.

All: Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

The Reading of the Day or the Gospel

according to Saint Luke 24:13-35 (Road
to Emmaus)
SHORT EXHORTATION (BY PRIEST)
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

Priest:

The Lord Jesus calls us to follow

Him, carry His Cross and offer
Him all our hardships. Confident
that He is always with us, let us
say:
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Priest:

The Lord Jesus calls us to follow

Him, carry His Cross and offer
Him all our hardships. Confident
that He is always with us, let us
say:

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

1. For all of us members of

the Church: May we live the
spirit of the Cross and be
ready to share in the passion
of Christ and to live the
Gospel. Let us pray to the
Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
2. For the leaders of the
nation: May they have
compassion to those who
are suffering and do what is
right to fight all persecution
and abuse happening in our
society. Let us pray to the
Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
3. For all those who suffer,
the poor, the sick, the
physically challenged, those
in prison and those who are
victims of calamities: May
they not lose hope but
experience the consoling
love of God. Let us pray to
the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

4. For the youth: As we celebrate

the 2019 Year of the Youth, may
they continue to persevere in
serving the community with hope
and trust in the faithfulness of
God while searching for the
fullness of life. Let us pray to the
Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

5. For all families, especially our

own: May they grow in grace
brought by their continued
participation in the passion, death
and resurrection of Christ. Let us
pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

JESUS, MAY YOUR CROSS

BE OUR SALVATION.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

Priest:
To make our prayers one, let
us altogether sing the prayer
Jesus taught us.

The Lord’s Prayer will be

sung.
 CLOSING PRAYER
Priest: Loving Father, may the
presence of the National Youth
Cross and the Relic of St. John Paul
II in our midst fill us with Your love
and strengthen us in the faith, so
that we may bring Your peace
everywhere. We ask this through
Christ, our Lord.

All: Amen.
 BLESSING

Priest: The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Priest: May the Almighty God bless

you, + the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit.
 BLESSING

All: Amen.

Priest: Go and live Christ’s message

of hope and love.

All: Thanks be to God.

 Send-Off Rites of the
National Youth Cross
and Relic of St. John Paul II
 OPENING

Leader: In the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader: The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

 OPENING PRAYER
Leader: Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ,
we thank You for the blessings we received
through the visit of the National Youth Cross and
Relic of St. John Paul II in our diocese/ parish.
We thank You for Your love that unites us Your
servants. May this love continue to burn in us so
that we may continue to serve and make the
young experience Your love for them. We ask
this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Brother.

All: Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

The reading of the day may be used.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
“I Love the Lord” may be sung (or any other
meaningful/ appropriate psalm).
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Leader: Let us pray to God our Father
so that like Christ, we will be selfless in
giving ourselves to the mission of
making His kingdom reign on earth,
journeying together towards Him who is
our joy and peace. After every prayer,
we shall say:

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1. Cross of Jesus, blazed fire of love,
teach us to love each other as You
loved us. Let us pray. LORD, HEAR
OUR PRAYER.

2. Cross of Jesus, pierced by a lance,

victim of sin, forgive all our sins and
shortcomings. Let us pray. LORD,
HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
3. Cross of Jesus, patient and merciful
to those who have faith, may You be
our refuge and strength in facing the
sufferings and temptations of life. Let
us pray. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

4. Cross of Jesus, source of life and

holiness, bring us closer to You and
make our lives holy by Your grace. Let
us pray. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
5. Cross of Jesus, symbol of unity of
the young, teach us to be faithful
servants of the Eucharist and
evangelizers of the Good News. Let us
pray. . LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

6. Cross of Jesus, our life and

resurrection, grant us in time of death
the grace of sharing in Your glory
through a new and everlasting life in
the joy of heaven. Let us pray. . LORD,
HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Leader: In the spirit of our faith, let us
unite our prayers by singing the Our
Father.

The Lord’s Prayer will be sung (in a

version popular among the assembly).
BLESSING THE CROSS AND THE
RELIC
 CLOSING PRAYER
Leader: Almighty God,
hear the pleadings of Your children, guide us who rely
on Your help, grant our young people strength and
energy
to enable them to reflect in their lives the love of Your
Son
he revealed through the Cross.
Through the intercession of St. John Paul II and all the
young saints, bless our diocese/parish and all those
who work for the welfare of our young people.
May we be united in striving to be of help and of
service to others and be good examples of faithful love
to You.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord with the
Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
All: Amen.

FINAL BLESSING
[Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.

Leader: May the Lord bless and keep you,

now and forever.
All: Amen.
Leader: May the Lord have mercy on you
and watch over you, now and forever.
All: Amen.

Leader: May the Lord look after you and

give you peace, now and forever.
All: Amen.
Leader: And may the Lord bless you in the
name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader: You are beloved, gifted and

empowered children of God; go in the
mission of bringing the peace and love of
Christ to the world.

All: Thanks be to God.]

CLOSING SONG: “One In Mission”
While singing the Closing Song, the
Cross and the Relic may be borne out
of the Church in procession. The
pilgrimage to the next site will follow.
IMPORTANT:
In Securing the Cross and the
Relic:
• The Cross and Relic should never be left
unattended.

• For the proper handling of the Cross and

Relic, the Host-Region Team deploys able-
bodied pall-bearers who shall carry these
during transfers. They should be dressed
appropriately, i.e. at least smart casual
attire.
•Pilgrims must be instructed to touch the Cross and Relic with
reverence, i.e. not to use sharp objects that could scrape the
Cross and scratch the Relic.
•While on display and veneration, the Cross should be placed on
its stand.
•Care must be given in placing the Cross on its stand to prevent
scratching its surface.
•When the Cross is not being carried in procession, it should be
transported in its case; in the same way, the Relic should be
secured in its case. Accidents may happen when this precaution
is not taken.
•A sturdy table should always be available to hold the Relic
securely.
•A plan (movement of people, assigned ushers, etc.) should be
in place for the veneration of the Cross and the Relic.