The Anima Christi (“Soul of Christ”) is an ancient medieval Catholic prayer. It was popularized by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and remains a key devotion among Catholics in the world today.
Lead your students in this beautiful prayer and download the worksheet below to help them meditate on the words. This handout is one of the many resources in The Religion Teacher’s Prayer Worksheet Collection.
The Anima Christi Prayer
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds conceal me.
Do not permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil foe protect me.
At the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to you,
to praise you with all your saints
for ever and ever.
Amen.
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