1. Sign of the Cross and Opening Prayer (pray once daily)

O Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, source of all grace, we, Your faithful people, beseech You for the children preparing to receive You in first Holy Communion. Purify their hearts, increase their faith and grant them worthy reception. Renew our own devotion to this sacrament of love, drawing us closer to Your Eucharistic Heart. Through the intercession of Your Mother Mary, hear our prayers. Amen.

2. Daily Prayers (pray slowly, reflecting briefly)

Day 1: Jesus’ Gift

Jesus, Gift of the Father, thank You for the Eucharist, the treasure of Your abiding love. Grant these children pure and joyful hearts to receive You for the first time. Renew in us a grateful wonder before so great a gift. Amen.

Day 2: Real Presence

Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament — body, blood, soul and divinity — strengthen the faith of these young souls. Deepen within us the certainty of Your nearness and kindle renewed reverence in our hearts. Amen.

Day 3: Preparation of Heart

Jesus, Gentle Shepherd, prepare the hearts of these children to welcome You with trust and simplicity. Prepare our hearts as well, cleansing all that distracts or divides, that we may receive You with love. Amen

Day 4: Mary’s Guidance

Jesus, through the loving guidance of Mary our Mother, lead these children to Your altar with joy and peace. Draw us all to imitate her wholehearted “yes,” trusting in Your grace. Amen.

Day 5: Joy of Communion

Jesus, Bread of Life, fill these children with the joy of Your indwelling presence. Stir within us, too, a renewed eagerness to meet You in Holy Communion, where You heal, transform and sustain us. Amen.

Day 6: Church Unity

Jesus, unite Your Church in prayer as these children join us more fully at Your table. Strengthen our communion with one another and deepen our belonging to Your mystical body. Amen.

Day 7: Holy Spirit’s Fire

Holy Spirit, enkindle in these young ones a burning love for Christ in the Eucharist. Rekindle that same flame within us, that we may receive the sacrament with devotion and live its grace with fidelity. Amen.

Day 8: Eucharistic Devotion

Jesus, ever-present in the tabernacle, look with tenderness upon the children preparing to receive You. Grant us all a growing devotion to Your Eucharistic presence and hearts attentive to Your quiet voice. Amen.

Day 9: Mission

Jesus, send these children forth as witnesses to Your love in the world. Strengthen our own commitment to live as Eucharistic people — bearing Your charity, peace and truth wherever we go. Amen.

3. Litany for the Children 
(after daily prayers)

• Jesus, Bread of Life, 
  bless these children

• Jesus, Victim of Love, 
  purify their souls

• Jesus, our Savior, 
  renew our devotion

• Lamb of God, grant them 
  first Communion graces

• Lamb of God, deepen our Eucharistic love

• Lamb of God, have mercy 
  on us

4. Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, through this novena, protect those nearing first Holy Communion from distraction and sin. Ignite in us, Your faithful, a fervent and enduring Eucharistic devotion. We ask this in Your name. Amen.

Conclude with the Sign of the Cross.

• On the ninth day, it is fitting to attend Mass, offering your Communion for the children and for the renewal of Eucharistic faith in our Church.