4. Latin Introduction and Prayer List

​The "Learn Latin Prayers" course on True Catholic Faith offers a structured approach to mastering traditional Catholic prayers in Latin. It begins with an introduction covering the significance of praying in Latin, effective learning methodologies, pronunciation guides, and an overview of the prayers included.

The curriculum is divided into chapters focusing on essential daily prayers, such as the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, and Hail Mary; prayers integral to the Holy Rosary, including the Apostles' Creed and Salve Regina; prayers of humility and preparation like the Confiteor and Act of Contrition; and prayers of faith and doctrine, featuring the Nicene Creed and the Magnificat. Each lesson provides the Latin text, pronunciation guidance, and contextual insights to deepen understanding and devotion.

Learn Latin Prayers Course (Traditional Catholic Prayers)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Learning & Praying in Latin

Fundamentals on why Latin is essential in Catholic prayer life.

1. Why Should I Pray in Latin?

2. The Best Methodology for Learning and Praying in Latin

3. Latin Pronunciation Guide

4. Latin Introduction and Prayer List

Chapter 2: Essential Daily Catholic Prayers

Basic prayers every Catholic traditionally learned in Latin.

1. Sign of the Cross (Signum Crucis)

2. Our Father (Pater Noster)

3. Hail Mary (Ave Maria)

4. Glory Be (Gloria Patri)

5. The Angelus (Angelus Domini)

6. Queen of Heaven (Regina Cæli) – Easter Season

7. Grace Before Meals (Benedictio Mensæ)

8. Grace After Meals (Gratiárum Actio)

9. Prayer to the Guardian Angel (Angele Dei)

10. Lord, Thy Will Be Done (Domine, Fiat Voluntas Tua) – Morning Offering

11. Jesus, Sweet Memory (Jesu, Dulcis Memoria) – Short Daily Prayer

12. Act of Faith (Actus Fidei)

13. Act of Hope (Actus Spei)

14. Act of Charity (Actus Caritatis)

15. Resignation to the Will of God (Resignatio ad Voluntatem Dei)

Chapter 3: Prayers of the Holy Rosary & Marian Devotions

📌 You can find the following prayers in other chapters:

• Our Father (Pater Noster) – Chapter 2

• Hail Mary (Ave Maria) – Chapter 2

• Glory Be (Gloria Patri) – Chapter 2

• Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litánia Beatæ Mariæ Virginis) - Chapter 9

• Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Actus Consecrationis ad Cor Immaculatum Mariæ) - Chapter 9

1. Apostles' Creed (Credo in Deum)

2. Oh My Jesus (Oratio Fatimæ) – Fatima Prayer

3. Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina)

4. Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary (Memorare)

5. Prayer at the End of the Rosary (Oratio ad Finem Rosarii Dicenda)

6. Eternal Rest (Requiem Æternam)

7. Litany of Loreto (Litániae Lauretánæ)

8. We Fly to Thy Patronage (Sub Tuum Præsidium)

9. Hail, Star of the Sea (Ave Maris Stella)

10. Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Magnificat)

11. The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Officium Parvum Beatae Mariae Virginis)

12. Marian Antiphons for Different Seasons (Antiphonæ Beatæ Mariæ Virginis)

Chapter 4: Prayers of Protection & Spiritual Warfare

1. St. Michael Prayer (Sancte Míchaël Archangele)

2. St. Benedict Exorcism Prayer (Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti)

3. Psalm 90/91 – Prayer of Protection (Qui Habitat in Adjutorio Altissimi)

4. St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Lorica Sancti Patricii)

5. Litany of the Saints (Litánia Sanctorum)

6. Athanasian Creed (Quicumque Vult)

7. Golden Arrow Prayer (Oratio Sagittae Aureae)

8. Commendation of the Dying (Commendatio Animae)

Chapter 5: Prayers of Humility & Preparation for Confession & Communion

📌 You can find the following prayers in other chapters:

• Apostles' Creed (Credo in Deum) – Chapter 3

1. Act of Contrition (Actus Contritionis)

2. I Confess (Confiteor) – Used in Confession & Mass

3. Prayer Before Holy Communion (Suscipe, Sancte Pater)

4. Prayer After Holy Communion (Anima Christi)

5. Litany of Humility (Litánia Humilitatis)

6. Prayer Before a Crucifix (Oratio ante Crucifixum)

Chapter 6: Prayers to the Holy Ghost & Divine Guidance

1. Come, Holy Ghost (Veni, Creator Spiritus)

2. Come, Holy Ghost, Fill the Hearts of Thy Faithful (Veni, Sancte Spiritus)

3. Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Oratio pro Septem Donis Spiritus Sancti)

Chapter 7: Prayers & Responses During the Traditional Latin Mass

📌 You can find the following prayers in other chapters:

• Our Father (Pater Noster) – Chapter 2

• Apostles' Creed (Credo in Deum) – Chapter 3

• I Confess (Confiteor) – Chapter 5

1. Nicene Creed (Credo in Unum Deum) – Used at Mass

2. Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) – Used at Mass

3. Lord, I Am Not Worthy (Domine, Non Sum Dignus) – Used at Mass

4. Prayers at the Foot of the Altar (Introibo ad Altare Dei)

5. Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison) – Used in Mass & Private Prayer

6. Glory to God in the Highest (Gloria in Excelsis Deo)

7. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)

8. May the Lord Receive the Sacrifice at Thy Hands (Suscipiat Dominus)

9. Preface Dialogue Responses (Dominus Vobiscum – Et Cum Spiritu Tuo)

10. Prayers Before Mass (Orationes Ante Missam)

11. Prayers After Mass (Orationes Post Missam)

Chapter 8: Latin Psalms & Scriptural Prayers

1. Psalm 22 – The Lord is My Shepherd (Dominus Regit Me)

2. Psalm 50 – Have Mercy on Me, O God (Miserere Mei, Deus)

3. Psalm 129/130 – Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee, O Lord (De Profundis)

Chapter 9: Canticles, Litanies & Benedictions

📌 You can find the following prayers in other chapters:

• Litany of Loreto (Litániae Lauretánæ) - Chapter 3

• Litany of the Saints (Litánia Sanctorum) - Chapter 4

• Litany of Humility (Litánia Humilitatis) - Chapter 5

1. Canticle of Creation (Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini) – Morning Prayer

2. Canticle of Zachariah (Benedictus) – Morning Prayer

3. Litany of St. Joseph (Litánia Sancti Ioseph)

4. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litánia Beatæ Mariæ Virginis)

5. Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus (Litánia Sanctissimi Nominis Iesu)

6. Litany of the Most Precious Blood (Litánia Pretiosissimi Sanguinis Christi)

7. Litany of the Sacred Heart (Litánia Sacratissimi Cordis Iesu)

8. Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Actus Consecrationis ad Cor Immaculatum Mariæ)

9. Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Actus Consecrationis ad Sacratissimum Cor Iesu)

10. Prayer of Consecration to St. Joseph (Oratio Consecrationis ad Sanctum Ioseph)

11. The Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart (Actus Reparationis ad Sacratissimum Cor Iesu)

12. Te Deum (Te Deum Laudamus) – “Thee, O God, We Praise” – Hymn of Thanksgiving