Prayer for Athletes St. Sebastian Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The Prayer for Athletes to St. Sebastian is a meaningful Catholic devotion asking for courage, strength, perseverance, and faithful witness through the intercession of St. Sebastian, patron saint of athletes.
This beautifully laminated Prayer for Athletes St. Sebastian Kilgarlin Prayer Card features classic sacred artwork of St. Sebastian on the front and the full athlete's prayer on the back. Gold-color accents, ornate borders, and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this St. Sebastian prayer card fits neatly in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, gym bag, sports bag, or pocket. It is especially meaningful for athletes, coaches, sports teams, students, parish youth groups, and anyone seeking courage and perseverance in competition and in faith.
Card Details
Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
Classic sacred artwork of St. Sebastian on the front
Full Prayer for Athletes printed on the back
2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
Useful as a bookmark for your Bible, missal, or devotional book
Meaningful Catholic gift for athletes, coaches, students, and sports teams
Ideal for schools, parishes, sports ministries, retreats, and church handouts
Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer to St. Sebastian — Patron of Athletes
Dear Commander at the
Roman Emperor's court,
you chose to be also a
soldier of Christ and
dared to spread faith in
the King of Kings, for
which you were con-
demned to die.
Your
body, however, proved
athletically strong and
the executing arrows ex-
tremely weak. So another
means to kill you was
chosen and you gave
your life to the Lord.
May
athletes be always as
strong in their faith as
their Patron Saint so
clearly has been.
Amen.
St. Sebastian — Patron Saint of Athletes
St. Sebastian is honored in Catholic tradition as a martyr known for courage, endurance, and steadfast faith. Because of his association with physical strength and perseverance, he is widely recognized as a patron saint of athletes.
This prayer asks that athletes remain strong not only physically, but also spiritually, carrying faith, discipline, and courage into both competition and daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is St. Sebastian the patron saint of athletes?
St. Sebastian is traditionally honored as a patron saint of athletes. In particular, Catholics associate him with courage, endurance, and perseverance.
For example, athletes can look to his example for:
- Courage
- Endurance
- Perseverance
- Strength during challenges
- Discipline
- Faith under pressure
- Trust in God
In addition, St. Sebastian remained faithful despite intense suffering. Therefore, his example can inspire athletes to persevere through physical and personal challenges.
Moreover, devotion to St. Sebastian connects athletic strength with spiritual strength. As a result, many Catholic athletes seek his intercession before competitions or during difficult training.
Ultimately, St. Sebastian encourages athletes to pursue their goals with courage, perseverance, and faith.
Who might appreciate this prayer card?
It is a thoughtful Catholic gift for athletes, coaches, sports teams, student-athletes, runners, gym members, and anyone seeking strength and perseverance.
Can this prayer card be kept in a sports bag or wallet?
Yes. Its compact 2.5" × 4.5" size makes it easy to keep in a wallet, Bible, gym bag, sports bag, locker, or devotional book.
Can I order St. Sebastian prayer cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for schools, parishes, sports teams, athletic ministries, retreats, and church handouts.
A Mission Behind Every Card
Every ShopCatholic purchase helps support a mission centered on faith, service, and giving.
ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin, a wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Her mission extends beyond creating meaningful Catholic products.
Each Christmas Eve, Shawn donates gifts to people in need through Holy Angels. She also volunteers at addiction treatment centers and provides support through grounding boxes and group classes.
Her family and local students also help prepare gift bags for families in need. These efforts are funded personally by Shawn.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.