Our Lady of Fatima Church
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
50 Walsh Avenue Peabody MA 01960-1910
Office (978) 532-0272 Hall (978) 532-0272 Fax (978) 977-2991
eMail: OurLadyofFatima@verizon.net
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Our Lady of Fatima Church Religious Education
Dear CCD Parents – Blessed be the name of the Lord! We are pleased that you take seriously your responsibility to educate your child in our one, holy, catholic and apostolic, Roman Catholic faith. I would like to share some fundamental aspects of our Religious Education program: • Our program is a 52 week program. The most important part of your child’s instruction, like every Catholic, happens at Mass, where Jesus speaks to us in Sacred Scripture and offers us His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity as our spiritual nourishment on earth. Just like every faithful, practicing Catholic, your child is expected to attend Mass every Sunday of the year and every Holy Day of Obligation — preferably with you. • There is a weekly “Gospel homework sheet” prepared for every Sunday that your child is expected to complete and return to their teacher each week. Not only will this help your child to apply Jesus’ Words to his or her life, but it will also provide us with a steady sign of their progress and faithfulness to the obligations of the faith. It also empowers you as a parent to discuss the Word of God with your child(ren) each week. • Prayer Sheets —In past years, we have seen a significant void in children’s knowledge of basic prayers. As a result, we have compiled three levels of prayers. To complete a grade, your child will need to know the corresponding level of prayers. Students entering 2nd grade must know the Level One prayers (the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, etc.); students entering 3rd grade must know the Level One and Two prayers (the prayers of the Mass); students in the higher grades must know all three levels (the 3rd level includes the prayers of the Rosary and others). Please help them to learn them by heart and to understand their meaning. In order to do this, you must pray together as a family at home each day. All the catechists and I are all looking forward to working with you to help your child grow more and more as a disciple of Jesus this year. In Christ,
Program Philosophy
& Goals At Our Lady of Fatima parish, we believe that our Religious Education Program is a continuing journey of faith. It begins in the home and is reinforced by our weekly Holy Mass on Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, and by our religion classes. Our program strives to not only teach about Jesus, but just as importantly, strives to inspire a relationship of friendship and lasting love with Jesus. The ideals of this philosophy can only be fulfilled through a spirit of cooperation shared by each of the three major groups of our CCD family-staff, parents, and students. The quality and success of the program recognizes the need for each group to accept the responsibility of openness to one another, in mutual respect and encouragement Program Goals 1.
To proclaim the message of Jesus Christ,
by providing a religious program based on Scripture and Tradition. One of
our main objectives is to teach the students the basic principles of the
Catholic faith; however, giving meaning to the rituals and symbols of our faith
is not enough. 2.
To encourage reception of the Sacraments
by preparing students to understand and appreciate their importance and
necessity in their lives. 3.
To foster growth in a faith community,
by providing valuable experiences of shared prayer and worship. 4.
To encourage a spirit of charity, by
promoting positive Catholic Christian attitudes in one's responsibility toward
God, others and self. 5.
To encourage students to take
responsibility for their learning. 6.
To foster cooperation and communication
among staff, parents, and students. Our
efforts will not be as effective unless they are combined. 7. To continually review and update curriculum needs and materials. 8. As parents, to provide a daily commitment to God by practicing the gift of faith and setting an example for your children. Program Guidelines
for Grades K-10 Our Religious Education program begins in Kindergarten and
extends to the 10th grade. It should
be viewed as To facilitate the number of students in our program, we have instituted two sessions in our Religious Education program: Session I:
Kindergarten thru 6th grade students meet on Sundays from Session II:
7th thru 10th grade students meet on Sundays from This allows for a focus on practicing our Roman Catholic faith and following God’s 3rd commandment of going to Holy Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, and promotes a better atmosphere for learning and teaching. Catechists For the 2012-2013 year, our catechists are: Kindergarten* Sr. Anne and Sr. Mercy Grade 1 Sr. Anne and Sr. Mercy Grade 2 Sr. Kathy Bettencourt Grade 3 Mr. Manuel and Mrs. Diane Santos Grade
4
Mrs. Rosa Romano Grade
5
Ms. Ashley and Ms. Amanda Cunha Grade 6 Ms. Sandra DeMelo Grade 7 Sr. Kathy Bettencourt Grade 8 Mrs. Maryann Murtagh and Mrs. Ann Bettencourt Grade 9 Ms. Audrey Sullivan Grade 10 Fr. Christopher Gomes Special Assistants: Mrs. Linda Mendonça and Mrs. Mary Rodrigues * Kindergarten is combined
with Grade 1 until we have enough students for a separate class Catechetical
The CCD Program seeks to address the six fundamental tasks of Catechesis; therefore by 10th grade, students will have learned: · Formal prayers and grown accustomed to praying spontaneously · The principle teachings of the Church as taught by Scripture and Tradition · Preparation for and reception of the Sacraments of Penance (Reconciliation), Eucharist, and Confirmation · The elements of appropriate behavior in church-reverence and awe in prayer, posture, genuflection, silence and the love of holy things · A basic understanding of and ability to explain the life of Jesus and His part in God's plan for our salvation Discipline We expect respect and cooperation from every student. Unruly behavior and disrespect for teachers and other students will not be tolerated. If a student is removed from the classroom on a regular basis, parents will be notified and alternative arrangements for lessons will have to be made. In this case, a parent may have to home school the child. Homework Policy Students in every grade will be given homework assignments each week. Please check to make sure your child completes their weekly assignments neatly. It is important for students to keep up with the work that has been assigned and hand it in on time. The homework is short and should not take more than 15 minutes to complete. All homework serves to reinforce what has been taught in the Gospel and classroom and hopefully is lived in your home. Tests and Progress
Reports Teachers are expected to give intermittent quizzes or tests. This will allow not only the teacher, but you, as parents, to see how your child is progressing and if he or she is retaining what is being taught, or if there are areas where your child needs assistance. Individual teachers will send progress notices during the year and at the end of the year. We ask that parents review the notices and contact the teacher with any questions or concerns. Each student is expected to have a passing grade of a 70 at the end of the year to be promoted to the next grade level. We ask that you get involved in your child's course of study by helping them prepare for tests and by reviewing the material being covered in class each week at home. Curriculum As
mentioned earlier, the CCD Curriculum should be viewed as Kindergarten:
Introduction to Jesus, Mary and
Joseph, Bible stories, Saints, basic prayers, etc. 1st Grade: Our Heavenly Father: Introduction to the Holy Trinity through presentations on God the Father, the life of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God's plan of salvation and our part in that plan. It also acquaints children with Mary, angels, and the saints. Children learn basic prayers. First
Communion (2nd Grade): Jesus Our Life: Preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Penance and Holy
Communion, with the law of God and salvation history as background. The lesson
emphasizes God's mercy and love. It covers Creation, the Covenant with Moses,
the Ten Commandments, Redemption, Forgiveness of Sins, and the Holy Mass. 3rd Grade: Our Life with Jesus: God's plan of salvation, from creation to the Incarnation and Redemption to the birth of the Church at Pentecost and our life in the Church. Special emphasis is on the importance of Confession, Communion and the Holy Mass. 4th
Grade: Jesus Our Guide: God's
plan to save His people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that
plan, and the many ways God helps us in our pilgrimage on earth to Heaven
through His word, His law, and His Church. 5th Grade: Credo – I Believe: A thorough study of the articles of the Creed as the basic belief of our Catholic faith, with a special emphasis on careful understanding of definitions through the words of the Gospels, and the prophets, and the prayers of the Church. 6th
Grade: Following Christ: The
blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten
Commandments, and the presence of Jesus in the Holy Mass. The interaction of the
challenges of God's law and His gifts of grace that help us fulfill his law are
also taught. 7th
Grade: The Life of Grace:
Grace as our link with God, His gift to us to bring us to Himself and His
eternal life, with an emphasis on transmission of grace through the Seven
Sacraments and on God's loving gifts of revelation, of Himself through the
prophets, the Incarnation, and the Church. The role of grace in developing the
virtues is also emphasized. 8th
Grade: Our Life in the Church:
The history of the Church — its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy
Spirit, the marks of the one, true Church, the Fathers and Doctors of the
Church, the saints and the role of the religious and laity up to the present.
The structure of the Church Jesus planned, the role of the Magisterium, the
clergy, the religious and the laity and our own vocations. 9th
& 10th Grades: Confirmed in the
Spirit Based on the Rite of Confirmation, helps students to understand the Rite while preparing to celebrate the Sacrament. It offers students a relationship with the Holy Spirit, His gifts and fruits. Students learn the main doctrines of our faith and how to live life through the Beatitudes. They are also challenged to be soldiers for Christ by becoming the spiritual athletes of the Heart of God. Please note that the programs for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are 2 year programs. Prayer
for our CCD Program We
thank You Lord, for Your blessings on our parish and its families. We seek Your
help and guidance in our task of teaching the young people to know, to love, and
to serve You in this world so that one day they will be with You in Heaven. Give
us the grace we need to help them and each other to live better lives by the
example we give them. Our Lady of
Fatima, patroness of our parish, we come to you for help. We ask your
intercession. Pray with us and for us that God may grant us His help in meeting
our obligations as a parish, now and in the future. May our example of devotion
to you, the Mother of God, inspire us to greater sacrifices and greater efforts
in your honor. May 52 Week CCD Program September 2012 through August 2013 SEPTEMBER 16
Mass & CCD 23 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 3 & 4 30 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 5 & 6 OCTOBER 7 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 7 & 8 14 Mass & no Class due to Feast 21 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 9 & 10 28 Mass & CCD NOVEMBER 1
Mass at 2
All Soul’s Procession at 4 Mass & no Class due to Bazaar 11 Mass & CCD 18 Mass & CCD 25 Mass & CCD DECEMBER 2 Mass & CCD, Progress Reports Distributed 8
Mass at 9 Mass & CCD 16
Mass & CCD 23 Mass & CCD 25 Mass/ No Class – Christmas (Holy Day of Obligation) 30 Mass/No Class - Christmas JANUARY 1 Mass/No Class – Solemnity of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) 6 Mass & CCD 13 Mass & CCD 20 Mass & CCD 27
Mass & CCD NOTE:
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday from FEBRUARY 3 Mass & CCD 10 Mass & CCD 13
Ash Wednesday, Mass at 17 Mass & CCD 24 Mass & CCD, Progress Reports Distributed MARCH 3
Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 3 & 4 10 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 5 & 6 16
First Communion Retreat 17 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 7 & 8 24 Mass & CCD, Confessions grade 9 & 10 31 Mass & no Class – Easter, Easter egg hunt APRIL 7 Mass & CCD 14 Mass & CCD 21 Mass & CCD 28 Mass & CCD 5 Mass & CCD 9
Mass at 12 Mass & no Class due to Feast 19 Mass & CCD 26 Mass & CCD (last day of classes) JUNE
1
First Confession, and First
Communion Practice 2
First Communion Mass & Corpus Christi Procession, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Mass & No Classes JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 — Mass & No Classes AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 — Mass & No Classes SEPTEMBER 1, 8 — Mass & No Classes Confirmation + Retreat, Practice: to be announced at a later date Confirmation Program · The Sacrament of Confirmation is a two year program at Our Lady of Fatima Church spanning the 9th and 10th grades. · Students are required to participate in Service Projects geared toward helping those within our community. Notices will be sent home regarding these projects. · Specific guidelines for the selection of Confirmation Names and Confirmation Sponsors are outlined in a separate handout. These will be strictly enforced – no exceptions! Goals · To help students live according to the Holy Spirit and get them ready not only to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of their Confirmation but to cooperate with the Holy Spirit throughout the whole of their lives. · To strengthen the students spiritually, morally, emotionally and intellectually to withstand some of the typical temptations young people face in the faith during their teenage and young adult years. · To help them become mature and responsible members of the Roman Catholic Church founded by Christ Himself and to be collaborators in His mission in the local and universal Church. · To prepare and assist them to live their lives as a gift for others in imitation of the self-giving love of God. Expectations · Live as a good Catholic should · Mass attendance on every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation · Daily Prayer · Regular Confession (once a month) · Hard-working student in school and in the faith · Contributor at home and in the parish · Faithful son or daughter, sibling and friend Because of the seriousness of this Sacrament, regular
Mass and class attendance and parental involvement are essential. It is the expectation that candidates who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation: · Must be baptized. · Participate regularly in Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation with their families. · Have a satisfactory attendance record (4 or more absences during 9th & 10th grade may necessitate additional preparation). · Complete a Confirmation formation program, attend a retreat, offer 10 hours of service to the parish/community and work closely with their sponsor. All service hours must be pre-approved by Fr. Christopher. It is expected that parents of candidates preparing for Confirmation: · Be registered in the parish. · Participate weekly in Sunday Mass and on Holy Days of Obligation. · Know and support the teachings of the Church. · Be personally involved in the preparation through attendance at parental meetings. · Guide the candidate in the selection of a sponsor. · Oversee the candidate’s fulfillment of requirements. Sponsor
The role of the sponsor is to help the candidate throughout his/her life to fulfill his/her baptismal promises. The sponsor should be one whose positive influence on the candidate is permanent and strong; it is not an honorary title, but a responsibility to set a good Catholic example. · In conformity with the new Code of Canon Law, parents may not be sponsors. · Sponsors must be at least 16 years old. · Sponsors must be Catholics who have been confirmed, received Eucharist and practice the Faith. “Practicing” means, in the case of an adult, registered in a parish, frequenting the Sacraments, regularly attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and, if married, in a valid marriage. ·
Sponsors must have a Letter of Eligibility from the pastor where
they attend weekly Registration · Students are asked to register by June 30 each year for the following school year. This permits us to order books at lower cost, as well as plan for class size and activities. · Families must be registered in Our Lady of Fatima Parish for children to attend our program. If you attend Mass at Our Lady of Fatima but are not formally registered, you must register before your child will be admitted into the program. · Registration can take place by phone, mail or by stopping at the Church Office. · Parish registration forms can be found at the back of the Church. · If your child is new to the program, please include a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate and a copy of their First Penance and First Communion date (if applicable) when you return the registration form and fee. Registration Fees • $75 for 1 child • $100 for 2 children • $125 for 3 or more children • $25 late fee for registering after August 15 For students in *First Communion (grade 2) or *Confirmation (grade 10) programs, an additional $25 fee is required. *Please note again that these two programs are two years in length. Our intention is not to place a burden on any family, but these fees are necessary in order to purchase books, supplies, and instructional aides. If there are circumstances which prevent you from paying the fee, please contact Father Christopher. Children are never turned away due to the inability to pay.
Our Lady of Fatima said: Sacrifice yourselves for sinners and say many times, especially when you make some sacrifice:
O Jesus, it is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O My God, I love You in the Most Blessed Sacrament! ANGEL'S PRAYER (Given to the three children by the Angel who preceded Our Lady's first appearance to them.)
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the Most Precious Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifference by which He is offended. And through the infinite merit of His Most Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners. Come Into My Heart Come into my heart, come into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Come in today, come in to stay, come into my heart, Lord Jesus. 31
Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children 1.
Salvation - “Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may
obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.” (Isa. 45:8;
2 Tim. 2:10) 2.
Growth in Grace - “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) 3.
Love
- “Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the
Spirit who dwells in them.” (Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:2) 4.
Honesty and Integrity - “May integrity and honesty be their virtue and
their protection.” (Ps. 25:21) 5.
Self-Control - “Father, help my children not to be like many others around them,
but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do.” (1 Thess. 5:6) 6.
Love for God’s Word - “May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much
pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb.” (Ps. 19:10) 7.
Justice - “God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in
all they do.” (Ps. 11:7; Mic. 6:8) 8.
Mercy
- “May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful.”
(Luke 6:36) 9.
Respect (for self, others, and authority) - “Father, grant that my children
may show proper respect to everyone, as Your Word commands.” (1 Pet. 2:17) 10.
Biblical Self-Esteem - “Help my children develop a strong self-esteem
that is rooted in the realization that they are God’s workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus.” (Eph. 2:10) 11.
Faithfulness - “Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these
twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts.”
(Prov. 3:3) 12.
Courage - “May my children always be strong and courageous in their character
and in their actions.” (Deut. 31:6) 13.
Purity
- “Create in them a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown
in their actions.” (Ps. 51:10) 14.
Kindness - “Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to
everyone else.” (1 Thess. 5:15) 15.
Generosity - “Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and
so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age.” (1
Tim. 6:18-19) 16.
Peace-Loving - “Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to
peace.” (Rom. 17.
Joy
- “May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.” (1
Thess. 1:6) 18.
Perseverance - “Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them
especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them.” (Heb. 12:1)
19.
Humility - “God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true
humility toward all.” (Titus 3:2) 20.
Compassion - “Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion.”
(Col. 3:12) 21.
Responsibility - “Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one
should carry his own load.” (Gal. 6:5) 22.
Contentment - “Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and
every situation, through Him who gives them strength.” (Phil. 4:12-13) 23.
Faith
- “I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children’s hearts, that
by faith they may gain what has been promised to them.” (Luke 17:5-6; Heb.
11:1-40) 24.
A Servant’s Heart - “God, please help my children develop servant’s hearts, that they
may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men.” (Eph.
6:7) 25.
Hope
- “May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and
hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 26.
Willingness and Ability to Work - “Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to
work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord and not for men.”
(Col. 3:23) 27.
Passion for God - “Lord, instill in my children a soul that follows hard after
You,” one that clings passionately to You.” (Ps. 63:8) 28.
Self-Discipline - “Father, I pray that my children acquire a disciplined and prudent
life, doing what is right, just and fair.” (Prov. 1:3) 29.
Prayerfulness - “Grant, Lord, that my children’s lives may be marked by
prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with
all kinds of prayers.” (1 Thess. 5:17) 30.
Gratitude - “Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with
thankfulness and always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Eph. 5:20; Col. 2:7) 31. A Heart for Missions - “Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see Your glory declared among the nations, Your marvelous deeds among the peoples.” (Ps. 96:3) CCD Notices Drop Off / Pick
Up CCD students are to enter and leave the Church by the front door for safety reasons. Please be sure to used the marked parking spaces to ensure safety for all. Student Absences CCD Closings If inclement weather causes parish religious education
classes to be cancelled, announcements will be broadcast on Channel 5 or 7, WRKO
680AM. Cancellations are called into the stations by Expectations for
Students 1. Sit in your assigned seat. 2. Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you before speaking. 3. No one may leave the room without the teacher's explicit permission. 4. All assigned homework must be completed neatly and returned on the required date. 5. Bring into class any item(s) that the teacher requests of you. 6. Behave at all times in the classroom, hallways, parish building, parking lot, bathrooms, stairwells, church and on the entire parish property. 7. You must attend all CCD classes. 8. No gum chewing, eating candy or food is allowed in the classroom or in church. 9. You may not use your cell phone, or text anyone in the classroom, in church, hallways, bathrooms or in the building. Seating for Mass Students in grades K-6 will sit with their teacher for First Holy Communion The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a two year program at Our Lady of Fatima Church spanning the 1st and 2nd grades. Holy Communion is generally celebrated in the month of May or early June. There are usually two Parent Meetings that are mandatory: one for the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) and the other for the Sacrament of First Communion. These meetings are important because they offer an explanation of the parent's role in the preparation of the children for the Sacraments. Workbooks for both Sacraments are distributed at these meetings. Older children who have not received the Sacraments of Penance and First Communion will be ministered to on an individual basis. Please notify Fr. Christopher if your child is in grade 3 or above and has not received these Sacraments, so that necessary arrangements can be made. Because of the seriousness of this Sacrament, regular
Mass and class attendance and parental involvement are essential. The expectation for each child preparing for the celebration of this Sacrament is: · Must be baptized. · Participate regularly in Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation with their families. · Have completed two consecutive years of religious formational instruction. · Have a satisfactory attendance record (4 or more absences during First Communion year may necessitate additional preparation). · Have an appreciation and understanding of the Sacrament appropriate for the age level and ability. The expectation for parents who choose to have their children celebrate this Sacrament is: · Be registered in the parish. · Know and support the teaching of the church. · Be personally involved in your child’s preparation by attending parent meetings and other scheduled activities. · Oversee the child’s participation in the homework books, retreat days, and all practices. Sexual Harassment Policy: We will respond promptly to complaints of sexual harassment. Staff and students are encouraged to report any inappropriate conversation or contact to Fr. Christopher. Each report will be investigated. Parish Administration, police and legal representation will be involved as deemed necessary. We will act promptly to eliminate inappropriate conduct and impose corrective action as is necessary, including suspension, dismissal and criminal prosecution. Sexual
Abuse Policy: A new state
mandated reporting law was signed by Governor Swift on Safe
Environment Plan: In order to maintain a safe environment, all volunteers in
our program have been screened, signed a "Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 N.B. Those formally enrolled
in our Religious Education Program, agree to follow all of these policies and
procedures outlined in this handbook. The
Administration reserves the right to amend this handbook at any time as needed.
And if this occurs, parents will be notified. Level One Prayers (grades
K through 2) The Trinity: God
the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit The
Sign of the Cross: In the
Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The
Our Father: Our
Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be
done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive
us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail
Mary: Hail
Mary, full of Grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and
blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen. Glory
Be to the Father: Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. An Act of Contrition: O
my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all
because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance,
and to amend my life. Amen. How to Go to Confession 1.
Kneel down and bless yourself. 2.
Say “Bless me, Father, for I have
sinned. It’s been __ since my last confession and these are my sins.”) 3.
Listen to the priest as he talks to
you and gives you a penance. 4.
Say the Act of Contrition. 5.
As the priest blesses you, make the
sign of the cross and say “amen” when the priest gives you absolution. 6.
Thank the priest before leaving the
confessional and say your penance in Church right away. The
Ten Commandments 1.
I am the Lord Your God, you shall
have no other gods before me. 2.
You shall not take the Lord’s Name
in vain. 3.
Keep holy the Sabbath. 4.
Honor your father and mother. 5.
You shall not kill. 6.
You shall not commit adultery. 7.
You shall not steal. 8.
You shall not bear false witness
against your neighbor. 9.
You shall not covet your
neighbors’ wife. 10.
You shall not covet your
neighbor’s goods. The
Seven Sacraments 1.
Baptism 2.
Penance 3.
First Holy Communion 4.
Confirmation 5.
Matrimony 6.
Holy Orders 7.
Anointing of the Sick Level Two Prayers (grades
3 through 6) Penitential Rite (Confiteor):
I
confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly
sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have
failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous
fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and
you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Gloria:
Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise You,
we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You, we give You thanks for Your great
glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only
Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins
of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our
prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For
You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Liturgy
of the Word Response
to “The Word of the Lord”: “Thanks
be to God” Response
to “A reading from the holy Gospel according to N.”:
“Glory to You, O Lord” Response
to “The Gospel of the Lord”: “Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ” Nicene Creed: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Liturgy
of the Eucharist Preparation
of the Altar Priest:
“Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have
received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it
will become for us the Bread of Life.” Response:
“Blessed
be God forever.” Priest:
“Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have
received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it
will become our spiritual drink.” Response:
“Blessed
be God forever.” Priest:
“Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the
almighty Father” Response:
May
the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his
name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Preface
Dialogue Priest:
“The Lord be with you.” Response: “And
with your spirit.” Priest:
“Lift up your hearts.” Response: “We
lift them up to the Lord.”
Priest:
“Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.” Response:
“It
is right and just.” Sanctus:
Holy,
Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna
in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the
highest. Mystery of Faith Priest: “The mystery of faith.” Response:
We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection
until you come again. Or When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your
death, O Lord, until you come again. Or
Save us, Savior of the world, for by Your Cross and
Resurrection, You have set us free. Sign
of Peace Priest: “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” Response:
“And
with your spirit.” Invitation
to Communion Priest:
“Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.” Response:
“Lord,
I am not worthy that you should
enter under my roof, but only say the word and
my soul shall be healed.” Concluding
Rites Priest:
“The Lord be with you.” Response: “And
with your spirit.” Level
Three Prayers (grades 7 and higher) The
Rosary Apostles’
Creed: I
believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus
Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third
day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right
hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living
and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Our
Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father O
my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to
heaven, especially those who are in most need of thy mercy. Hail,
Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Our life, our sweetness, and our
hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up
our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most
gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show
unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin
Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God: That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ. Amen. Prayer
to Conclude the Rosary O
God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased
for us the reward of eternal life. Grant, we beseech thee, that meditating on
these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may
imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen. Mysteries
of the Rosary Joyful
Mysteries (Monday and Saturday) 1.
The
Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary 2.
The
Visitation of Mary to Her Cousin Elizabeth 3.
The
Birth of Jesus 4.
The
Presentation of the Baby Jesus in the 5.
The
Finding of the Child Jesus in the Sorrowful
Mysteries (Tuesday and Friday) 1.
The
Agony of Jesus in the Garden 2.
The
Scourging at the Pillar 3.
The
Crowning with Thorns 4.
The
Carrying of the Cross 5.
The
Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Glorious
Mysteries (Wednesday and Sunday) 1.
The
Resurrection of Jesus 2.
The
Ascension of Jesus into Heaven 3.
The
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 4.
The
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Body and Soul into Heaven 5.
The
Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth Luminous
Mysteries (Thursday) 1.
The
Baptism of Jesus 2.
The
Wedding Feast at 3.
The
Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Conversion 4.
The
Transfiguration 5.
The
Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist Memorare:
Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to
your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left
unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my
mother; to you do I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of
the Word Incarnate: despite not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer
them. Amen. Come
Holy Spirit: Come
Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of
your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew
the face of the earth. Let us pray: O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit
did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we
may always be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation, Through Christ Our
Lord, Amen. St. Michael the Beatitudes 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. 4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Corporal Works of Mercy To
feed the hungry; give drink to the thirsty; clothe the naked; shelter the
homeless; visit the sick; visit the imprisoned; bury the dead Spiritual Works of Mercy To counsel the doubtful; instruct the ignorant; admonish the sinner; comfort the sorrowful; forgive all injuries; bear wrongs patiently; pray for the living and the dead |
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