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    Free Fertility Novena Calendar To Pray When Trying to Conceive

    Reading time: 12 minutes · Updated: Dec 21, 2024 by Anna Rapp

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    Looking for a fertility novena to get pregnant quickly? You’re in the right place.

    Have you ever prayed a novena? I started praying novenas when I was struggling with infertility. One of the beautiful blessings of my fertility journey was that I grew closer to God in my faith and that I started to develop a special relationship with many saints.

    I’ve always been fascinated with the Saints, and during my infertility journey, I spent a great deal of time praying with the various Patron Saints of Infertility. Whether you are trying to boost your fertility, recovering from miscarriage, or just starting to try to conceive, I”m sure that praying with the patron saints of fertility will be such a blessing to you!

    Table of Contents

    • Why I prayed to the Patron Saints of Infertility
    • Patron Saint of Fertility Novena Calendar
    • Patron Saints of Trying to Conceive
    • What is a Novena?
    • What is the Novena Prayer For Trying to Conceive?
      • Novena to St. Gerard to Conceive
    • Praying with Catholic Saints during Infertility
    • The Fertility Saints 2025 Novena Calendar

    Why I prayed to the Patron Saints of Infertility

    I was a bit of a hopeless cause myself, and prayed extensively to St. Rita the Patron Saint of Infertility and Lost Causes. I had been diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve at an age of 32, with high FSH, low AMH, and very low antral follicle counts. I also had endometriosis, an MTHFR mutation, and had suffered several early miscarriages and chemical pregnancies.

    My doctors told me to turn to donor eggs- and I just wasn’t in a place to even consider it.

    I wound up doing a lot of research and changing my diet and lifestyle, ditching toxic chemicals, and developing a fairly detailed mind-body practice. AND . . . I prayed. I prayed and prayed and prayed. And one of the ways I prayed was with the Catholic Saints.

    Fertility Novena for Conceiving a Baby, praying with the saints during infertility

    Patron Saint of Fertility Novena Calendar

    When I was praying with various fertility saints, I tried to celebrate their holy days (“Feast Days”) with prayers. There are special prayers, called novenas, that you can pray with saints. BUT, the trick is you want to start them nine days before the Feast Day (you don’t HAVE to of course, it is just traditional). When you are working with a dozen saints, all with different feast days, it becomes very confusing trying to remember when to start each novena. So, I decided we needed a calendar?

    Keeping track of all the different fertility saints can be confusing. We’ve taken the saints, their feast days, and their novenas, and packaged them into a calendar to inspire you to prayer all year.

    This free fertility saints novena calendar is a twelve-month 2025 calendar complete with Fertility Saints feast days, their novena prayers, and when to start and stop the novenas. It also highlights the seasons and shares ideas for being mindful of your fertility and the earth’s cycles.

    This novena prayer to get pregnant calendar downloads as a PDF, so you can use it on your computer or print it out! The typeface is probably a bit small for mobile.

    Fertility Saints Novena Calendar for Trying to Conceive a Baby

    Patron Saints of Trying to Conceive

    In this fertility saints novena calendar, we share feast days of the Catholic Saints that are associated with fertility, healing infertility, healing the pain of miscarriage, and a safe pregnancy.  All of them are great to pray with when trying to conceive, recovering from miscarriage, or struggling with infertility. Of course, feel free to print the calendar and add in the feast days of Saints that are special to you.

    Read my full post on Catholic Patron Saints of Fertility here!

    Here are the saints featured in this calendar:

    • St. Agnes– Patron saint of childbirth, children, and maternal concerns. Prayed to by some for fertility.
    • St. Brigid of Kildare – Patron Saint of Babies, but also special for healing women.  Read my full blog post on her here – it includes an original prayer to her for a child!
    • Saint Collette– Patron Saint of women trying to conceive, expectant mothers, and of stillbirth.
    •  St. Joseph– Patron Saint of Fathers – St. Joseph is also the protector of the home and family.  He, of course, is the earthly father of Jesus, and is the perfect saint for the husband to pray to for fatherhood.
    •  St. Catherine of Sweden – Patron Saint of Protection Against Miscarriage.  Read my full post on St. Catherine here and my original prayer to her!
    • St. Gianna Beretta Molla – A very special modern saint, St. Gianna was a wife, mother and pediatrician.  A working mother saint!  She suffered two miscarriages herself, and is a matron saint of Motherhood.  I recently visited her Shrine just north of Philadelphia, and it was a very meaningful visit for me. Read my full post on her and the original prayer to her I wrote!
    • St. Catherine of Siena – Another patron Saint of Miscarriage Protection.
    • St. Rita of Cascia– A powerful Saint who is the Patroness of Impossible Causes. For this reason she is considered the patron saint of Infertility. There is a beautiful shrine to her in Philadelphia that I recently visited, and I had a very powerful moment with her. Definitely add her to your list of Saints to pray to!  I’m wearing her medal right now as I write this :-). Here is my full post on St. Rita and how she was part of my journey to my second successful pregnancy!
    • St. Anthony of Padua – Patron Saint Against Infertility and of Barren Women- St. Anthony is often pictured holding the baby Jesus and has gained a reputation for helping “sterile” women get pregnant.  He is most well known as the Patron Saint of Lost Articles.  A true story- Years ago I lost my great-grandmother’s diamond necklace.  It was gone for one whole week and I was crushed.  I sat down and prayed to St. Anthony for about thirty minutes.  I imagined him bringing it to me and setting it in my hands.  I opened my eyes, and looked around. It was on the floor next to the chair I was sitting in, arranged in a perfect necklace form as if it was in a jewelry box.  I am not kidding! Read my full post on St. Anthony of Padua Patron Saint Against Infertility.
    •  St. Margaret of Antioch – Patron saint of pregnant women and childbirth, often prayed to by couples trying to conceive.
    • St. Anne and St. Joachim– St. Anne and Joachim were Mary’s parents, and the grandparents of Jesus.  They struggled with infertility and were scorned by others for being barren. Joachim went to the wilderness for a forty day fast and Anne prayed under a laurel tree.  An angel visits both of them, and they meet outside the city gates where they embrace. Some stories say that St. Anne (Ann, Anna, Ana), was in her 80s when she gave birth to Mary.  I prayed to St. Anne for my miracle baby, and have always felt strongly connected to her (of course, she is my name saint!).
    • St. Philomena– a Patron Saint of Hopeless Causes, including Sterility. She died at age 13 and so is also considered a patron saint of babies and children. She is known for healing illnesses and wounds overnight.
    • St. Raymond Nonnatus– This Saint came into the world by an urgent medieval period c-section. For hundreds of years women have prayed to him for help in conceiving. Apparently the current Pope recommends him for couples struggling to conceive (see in comments below)!
    • St. Gerard Majella– This is a heavy hitter!  St. Gerard is the Patron Saint of Fertility and Pregnancy, and was the first Saint my Catholic relatives told me to pray to!  My grandmother had 7 children and she always had a prayer card to St. Gerard lying around! 
    • St. Jude– Patron Saint of Lost Causes.  Although not a typical fertility saint, I think that as the Patron Saint of Lost Causes he belongs in this list for those of us who have been told by the doctors that we are “lost causes.”
    • St. Elizabeth– St. Elizabeth was barren for most of her life.  The Angel Gabriel came to her husband Zachariah and promised him a son.  She was the mother of John the Baptist.  You might remember the Gospel story when the child John leaps in her womb when she embraces Mary who is pregnant with Jesus.
    • St. Felicitas of Rome– Patron Saint of Sterility, Mothers of Sons, and Mothers who have lost children.  She had seven sons, who became martyrs. In the Eastern Orthodox church her feast day is January 25.
    • St. Andrew– You can pray a special chaplet to him from November 30th until Christmas Eve to ask for his assistance in conceiving! 
    • St. Nicholas– Patron Saint of Infertile Men and of Children.  St. Nick is sometimes known for bringing presents and leaving them in the shoes of children on December 6th (or the eve, December 5th).  You might have heard him mentioned in songs about Santa Claus.  Pray that he leaves some strong sperm for your husband! Read my full post on St. Nick here!
    • St. Hannah– Patron Saint of Childless Wives and Infertile Women. Hannah’s story is in the Book of Samuel, and she is infertile. She prays, and her prayers are answered- she gives birth to Samuel.  She then goes on to have three more sons and two daughters.
    • St. Eulalia– Patron Saint against Miscarriage.  I can’t find anything more on her story in relation to miscarriage or fertility other than this.  I’ll update if I find anything!
    • San Padre Pio– Known as a healer, he can be prayed to for healing problems that might be affecting infertility.

    What is a Novena?

    A novena is a nine day period of private or public prayer focusing on a specific intent or need. Catholics often pray novenas directly to God, and sometimes with a chosen saint whom they ask to bring their intention to God on their behalf. These holy saints act as a kind of advocate to bring our prayers to God. Novenas are not magic, but a way to call out to God, spend time in prayer with Him, and leave your petitions in His hands.

    ​We have collected 19 different Patron Saints of Fertility, Infertility, and protection from Miscarriage. These Saints of Fertility are featured in this novena calendar. We hope your relationship with God and the saints grows deeper as you pray with this calendar, and that your prayers are answered.

    Praying novenas to catholic saints for fertility or conceiving a baby

    What is the Novena Prayer For Trying to Conceive?

    There are several powerful Catholic prayers to get pregnant. In the calendar you will find a dozen novenas you can pray to Patron Saints of Trying to Conceive, but on my website you can find several also. Consider the traditional St. Gerard Novena, The St. Andrew Christmas Novena, The St. Anne & Joachim Novena, the St. Rita Novena, the St. Gianna Novena, the St. Collette Novena, and the St. Nicholas Novena!

    In case you need a novena RIGHT NOW without clicking away, here I have taken the traditional St. Gerard Majella Prayer to Conceive and turned it into a Novena. Please see his traditional novena in the calendar or on my blog post all about St. Gerard the Patron Saint of Fertility and Pregnancy.

    Novena to St. Gerard to Conceive

    Pray these prayers for nine days in a row:

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

    Prayer to St. Gerard

    O good St. Gerard,
    powerful intercessor before God
    and Wonder-worker of our day,
    I call on you and seek your help.

    (Mention your request here…)
    You who on earth did always fulfil God’s design,
    help me to do the Holy Will of God.
    Beseech the Master of Life,
    from whom all paternity proceeded,
    to make me fruitful in offspring,
    that I may raise up children to God in this life
    and heirs to the Kingdom of His glory
    in the world to come. Amen.

    Saint Gerard Patron Saint of expectant mothers, pray for us

    Say 1: Our Father…  Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…

    Praying with Catholic Saints during Infertility

    Remember that technically in Catholic tradition your are not praying TO the saints for THEIR intercessions. Instead you are asking them to intercede on your behalf to God for his action. The saints are not God- only God is God.

    But, it certainly helps to bring some friends along on our prayer journey to Jesus.

    I honor these saints in multiple ways.  I pray with them, I keep their prayers cards, and for some of them, I have decorations up around the house in their honor.  I also try to keep their memory on their feast day, and spread their word to other people who may benefit from it.

    If you benefit from a prayer journey with a saint, consider spreading the word of their goodness, and the goodness of God.

    If you are looking for decorations, pictures, or statues of particular saints, I recommend searching Etsy. Crafters make beautiful items honoring the saints! You can also follow my Pinterest board on Fertility Saints for more ideas!

    Novena to get pregnant quickly, praying with patron saints of fertility, pregnancy, and infertility

    The Fertility Saints 2025 Novena Calendar

    Ready to grab your free calendar? Use this link below. If you don’t see the email right away, wait twenty minutes or so. Also, check your spam folder :-). I’ve also had subscribers who COULD NOT find the email and then they searched their inbox for “tomakeamommy” and found it.

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    Anna Rapp is a fertility journalist and non-toxic living expert. When Anna Rapp was struggling with infertility and recurrent early miscarriage, she was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve, High FSH, low AMH, low follicle count, endometriosis, and an MTHFR mutation. Despite being told donor eggs were her only solution, Anna used her graduate training in research methods and analysis to read everything she could find on fertility and egg health. Ultimately, she lowered her FSH and got pregnant naturally (twice). She blogs about how she did it and encourages her readers to take charge of their fertility journey and get happy, healthy, and pregnant!

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    About Anna Rapp

    Anna Rapp is a fertility journalist and non-toxic living expert. When Anna Rapp was struggling with infertility and recurrent early miscarriage, she was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve, High FSH, low AMH, low follicle count, endometriosis, and an MTHFR mutation. Despite being told donor eggs were her only solution, Anna used her graduate training in research methods and analysis to read everything she could find on fertility and egg health. Ultimately, she lowered her FSH and got pregnant naturally (twice). She blogs about how she did it and encourages her readers to take charge of their fertility journey and get happy, healthy, and pregnant!

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    1. Abbi

      November 11, 2021 at 8:15 am

      Hi Anna, please pray for my daughter Hailey and her husband Michael who are trying and hoping for a baby. Thank you!

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    2. Deb

      March 12, 2022 at 7:58 am

      Hi Anna
      Thank you for your Ministry. May God continue to bless you abundantly.
      Please pray for my son Joseph and his wife Amanda who have been trying to conceive since their marriage in 2018. ❤🙏 …for nothing is impossible for God…

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    3. Kay

      December 25, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      I hope to see the 2024 version up soon!

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      • Anna Rapp

        January 09, 2024 at 1:31 pm

        It’s up!! Enjoy!

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    4. Amelia

      June 09, 2025 at 7:42 am

      As I sit down to share my story, I am overwhelmed with emotions, reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought me to where I am today. My name is Amelia, and I am a testament to the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. For years, my husband and I struggled with infertility, facing countless disappointments and heartbreaks. But today, I hold my precious child in my arms, conceived through the miraculous power of herbs.
      The journey began over five years ago when my husband and I decided to start a family. We had been married for a few years, and everything seemed perfect, but month after month, I would discover that I wasn’t pregnant. As the months turned into years, our excitement turned into frustration, and our hopes began to dwindle. We visited numerous hospitals, consulted with specialists, and underwent countless tests, but the diagnosis was always the same: our chances of conceiving were slim.
      The emotional toll was immense. I felt like a failure, and the pressure from family and friends only added to our stress. We tried every medical treatment available, from fertility drugs to IVF, but nothing seemed to work. It was as if our dream of having a child was slipping further and further away.
      One day, a close friend suggested that we try herbal remedies. At first, I was skeptical, having relied on modern medicine for so long. However, desperation had taken over, and I was willing to try anything. We began our search for the right herbs, consulting with herbalists and reading about various natural remedies.
      The herbs we used were carefully selected based on their properties to enhance fertility. There was maca root, known for its ability to balance hormones; chasteberry, which supports ovulation; and red clover, rich in isoflavones that promote reproductive health. We prepared the herbs according to the herbalist’s instructions and started our treatment.
      The journey wasn’t easy. There were times when we doubted the effectiveness of the herbs, and the long history of medical failures made us question whether this would work. However, we were determined to give it our best shot. We combined the herbal treatment with a healthier lifestyle, eating better, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
      Months went by, and while we didn’t see immediate results, I began to feel a change within myself. My menstrual cycle became more regular, and I felt more energized and positive. Then, one morning, I woke up with a strange feeling—a feeling that something was different. I took a pregnancy test, and to our absolute shock, it was positive!
      The joy that followed was indescribable. We couldn’t believe that after all the struggles, we were finally going to be parents. The pregnancy was a blessing, filled with moments of happiness, anticipation, and, of course, some challenges. But through it all, we felt a sense of peace and gratitude, knowing that our child was conceived naturally, through the power of herbs.
      On February 23 2025, we welcomed our beautiful baby into the world. Holding our child in our arms for the first time was a moment of pure bliss. It was as if all the tears, prayers, and hopes had culminated in this one perfect moment. We named our child Luca, which means “gift of God” in our native language, because that’s exactly what our child is—a gift from above, conceived through the miraculous power of nature.
      Looking back, I realize that our journey to parenthood taught us patience, resilience, and the importance of faith. While the medical community may not fully understand or acknowledge the power of herbs in fertility, our experience speaks for itself. The herbs worked for us when nothing else did, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
      If you’re reading this and facing similar challenges, I want you to know that there is hope. Don’t give up. Explore all your options, including natural remedies. While herbs may not be the solution for everyone, they were for us, and that’s all that matters.
      In conclusion, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the herbalist who guided us, to the natural world that provided the herbs, and to God, who blessed us with this precious gift. Our story is a testament to the power of nature and the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity. We hope that our journey will inspire others to explore natural solutions and never lose hope in their quest for parenthood. You can yours from them, this is their email contact, oceanviewtraditioncentre@gmail.com

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