Heavenly Father, today we entrust to You the child You first entrusted to us. We remember the baby we carried home, the little hands we held, and the years of school and play and growing up. Now our son (or daughter) sets out on a new road, and our hearts are full of both pride and ache…

O God, who in Thine ineffable providence hast deigned to send Thy holy angels to watch over us: vouchsafe to us Thy suppliants in all our days to find safety in their protection, and in eternity to share their happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O my dear Guardian Angel, I thank thee for the care thou hast taken of me this day. Continue to watch over me during this night, and keep me from all danger of body and soul. Amen.

O my good Angel, whom God has appointed to be my guardian, enlighten me, protect me, defend me, and govern me this day. Amen.

O most faithful companion, appointed by God to be my guardian, and who never leavest my side, how shall I thank thee for thy faithfulness and love and for all the benefits which thou hast conferred upon me?…

Feast day: October 2 (Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels) Patron of: Every person, from birth to death; children and all who are in danger. About the Holy Guardian Angels The Church believes that God, in His goodness, gives each person an angel to watch over them. Jesus Himself warned against despising the little ones, "for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father" (Matthew 18:10). The Psalms speak of angels charged to guard us in all our w

O all ye holy Guardian Angels, to whose care God in His mercy hath committed us, watch over us by day and by night, keep us from all evil, and bring us safely to our heavenly home. Amen.

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.