O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
O my God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
These prayers make a deliberate act of the three theological virtues God gives at Baptism. Faith receives what God has revealed. Hope trusts his grace and promises. Charity loves God above all things and loves our neighbor for his sake (CCC 1812–1829).
Praying these acts does not reduce the virtues to words. It places the mind and will before God and asks grace to shape the choices that follow. The traditional texts above are also found in EWTN’s Rural Life Prayerbook.
They may be prayed at any time. They are especially helpful:
If an examination of conscience brings sin to mind, continue with the Act of Contrition and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation when needed.
Lord Jesus, increase our faith, strengthen our hope, and set our hearts on fire with charity. Help us believe your word, trust your promises, and love you in every person we meet. Amen.
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The Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity are short Catholic prayers that put the three theological virtues into words. Pray them here, download the free printable, and return to them whenever you want to renew your trust and love in God.
Revised October 5, 2026, with corrected prayer texts and an expanded guide to the three theological virtues.
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