GRADE LEVEL PRAYERS & BELIEFS SUMMARY Kindergarten  The  Grace Before a Meal   Our Father/The Lord’s Prayer  Hail Holy Queen   The Five Precepts of the Church  Parts of the

Grade 1 In addition to previous instruction the following prayers Grade 6 & beliefs introduced at this level are: In addition to previous instruction the following prayers & beliefs introduced at this level are:  Grace After a Meal  The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy  Glory Be  The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy  Morning Prayer  The Fruits of the Holy Spirit   The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

 Four Gospels Grade 2  The Golden Rule In addition to previous instruction the following prayers  Holy Days of Obligation & beliefs introduced at this level are:

Grade 7  Communion Fast In addition to previous instruction the following prayers  Communion Regulations & beliefs introduced at this level are:  The Ten Commandments • Nicene • Come, Holy Spirit • Grade 3 In addition to previous instruction the following prayers • Holy Days of Obligation & beliefs introduced at this level are: • Regulations for Fast and Abstinence • The Three Theological Virtues  Apostles’ Creed • The Four Cardinal Virtues  The  The Two Commandments of Love Grade 8  Liturgical Year In addition to previous instruction the following prayers & beliefs introduced at this level are: Grade 4 • Prayer of St. Francis In addition to previous instruction the following prayers • Mary’s Prayer () & beliefs introduced at this level are: • Psalm 23 • • The Seven Capital Sins  Act of Faith • The Four Last Things  Act of Hope  Act of Love Grades 9-12  Seven Sacraments In addition to previous instruction the following prayers  Beatitudes & beliefs introduced at this level are: • Prayer of Discernment Grade 5 • Prayer Based on the Beatitudes In addition to previous instruction the following prayers • Vocation Prayer & beliefs introduced at this level are:

K-6 PRAYERS & BELIEFS

Sign of the Cross me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen. Holy Spirit. Amen. (Alternate version from the Rite of Penance)

Grace Before a Meal Communion Fast Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are  We are expected to fast from food or drink for at about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our least one hour prior to the reception of Holy Lord. Amen. Communion.

Grace After a Meal Communion Regulations We give thee thanks, for all thy benefits, Almighty  As Catholics, we fully participate in the God, who live and reign for ever. Amen. celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Our Father/The Lord’s Prayer Communion devoutly and frequently. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy  In order to be properly disposed to receive name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Communion, participants should be conscious of earth, as it in heaven. Give us this day our daily no grave sin and normally should have fasted for bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive one hour. those who trespass against us, and lead us not into  A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without

prior sacramental confession except for a grave Hail Mary reason where there is no opportunity for Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. confession. In this case, the person is to be Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. confessing as soon as possible (CIC, can. 916). Amen.  A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Glory Be Penance is encouraged for all. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and The Ten Commandments ever shall be world without end. Amen. (Traditional 1. I, The Lord, am your God. You shall not have wording) other gods besides me. 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your Morning Prayer (younger children) God, in vain. God, my Father, I give you today all that I think and 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day. do and say. I’ll work and study, have fun and pray. 4. Honor your father and your mother. Jesus be with me all through the day. Amen. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. Angel of God 7. You shall not steal. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s 8. You shall not bear false witness against your love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, neighbor. to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. 10.You shall not covet neighbor’s goods. Act of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads

Apostles Creed The Scourging at the Pillar I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of The Crowning with Thorns heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only The Carrying of the Cross Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy The Crucifixion Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day Glorious Mysteries (recited Wednesday and he rose again from the dead; he ascended into Sunday) heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God The Resurrection the Father almighty; from there he will come to The Ascension judge the living and the dead. I believe in the The Descent of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, the holy , the The Assumption communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the The Crowning of Mary and resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Earth Amen The Two Commandments of Love The Rosary  You shall love the Lord, your God, with all How to Pray the Rosary: your heart, with all your soul, and with all Make the Sign of the Cross. your mind. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed.  You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On the first bead, say an Our Father. (Matthew 22:37-39) Say three Hail Marys on each of the next three beads.Say the Glory Be. Liturgical Year Go to the main part of the rosary. For each of the  Advent-Christmas Season (Christmas day until five decades, announce the Mystery, then say the Sunday after Epiphany) Our Father. While fingering each of the ten beads of  Ordinary Time the decade, say ten Hail Marys while meditating on  Lent (Ash Wednesday until Holy Saturday) the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.  Easter Season (Easter Sunday until Pentecost, 50 Announce the second Mystery and continue in the days after Easter) same way until each of the five Mysteries of the  Ordinary Time selected group or decades is said.

After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Jesus Prayer Queen. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries(recited Monday & Saturday) Act of Faith The O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in The Visitation three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I The Nativity (birth of Jesus) believe that your divine Son became man and died The Presentation for our sins and that he will come to judge the living The Finding in the Temple and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because you have Mysteries of Light or Luminous (recited revealed them who are eternal truth and wisdom, Thursday) who can neither deceive nor be deceived. In this The Baptism of Jesus faith I intend to live and die. Amen. The Wedding Feast of Cana

The Proclamation of the Kingdom, with the call Act of Hope to Conversion O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of The Transfiguration all my sins and after life here to gain eternal The Institution of the Eucharist happiness because you have promised it who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful. In Sorrowful Mysteries (recited Tuesday and this hope I intend to live and die. Amen. Friday)

The Agony in the Garden

13. Jesus is taken down from the cross. 14. Jesus is placed in the tomb. Act of Love O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of Morning Offering all my love. In this love I intend to live and die. O Jesus, through the , I Amen offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, Seven Sacraments in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass  Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the Eucharist reparation for sins, the reunion of all Christians, and  Sacraments of Healing: Penance and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father Reconciliation; Anointing of the Sick this month. Amen.  Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders and Matrimony (Marriage) Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy  Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the protection, implored thy help, or sought thy kingdom of heaven. intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this  Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my comforted. Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand,  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word land. Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy  Blessed are they who hunger and thirst hear and answer me. Amen forrighteousness, for they will be satisfied.  Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown Hail, Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, mercy. our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry,  Blessed are the clean of heart (or pure of heart), poor banished children of Eve. To you do we for they will see God. send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious called children of God. advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and  Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of of righteousness (or righteousness’ sake), for thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Virgin Mary. Pray for us O holy Mother of God.  Blessed are you when people revile you and R. That we may be made worthy of the promises persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against of Christ our Lord you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven The Five Precepts of the Church  You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy The Stations of the Cross days of obligation and remain free from work 1. Jesus is condemned to death. or activity that could impede the sanctification 2. Jesus accepts his cross. of such days. 3. Jesus falls the first time.  You shall confess your sins at least once a year. 4. Jesus meets his mother.  You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist 5. Simon helps Jesus carry the cross. at least during the Easter season. 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.  You shall observe the days of fasting and 7. Jesus falls the second time. abstinence established by the Church. 8. Jesus meets the women. 9. Jesus falls the third time.  You shall help to provide for the needs of the 10. Jesus is stripped of his clothes. Church. 11. Jesus is nailed to the cross. 12. Jesus dies on the cross.

Parts of the Mass  Instruct the ignorant. Introductory Rites  Admonish sinners.  Gathering Song  Comfort the afflicted.  Greeting  Forgive offenses.  Penitential Rite (or blessing and sprinkling with  Bear wrongs patiently. holy water)  Pray for the living and the dead.  Glory to God  Opening Prayer The Fruits of the Holy Spirit  Charity Liturgy of the Word  Joy  First Reading (usually from the Old Testament)  Peace  Responsorial Psalm  Patience  Second Reading (usually from one of the letters  Kindness of the New Testament)  Goodness  Gospel Acclamation  Generosity  Gospel  Gentleness  Homily (an explanation of the readings)  Faithfulness  Profession of Faith (Creed)  Modesty  General Intercessions (Prayers of the Faithful)  Self-control  Chastity Liturgy of the Eucharist  Preparation and presentation of the gifts The Gifts of the Holy Spirit  Prayer over gifts  Wisdom  Preface  Understanding  Holy, Holy, Holy Lord  Counsel (Right Judgment)  Eucharistic Prayer (during this prayer the bread  Fortitude (Courage) and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus)  Knowledge  The Great Amen  Piety (Reverence)  Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe in God’s Communion Rite Presence)  The Lord’s Prayer  Sign of Peace Four Gospels  Breaking of the Bread  Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John  Lamb of God  Reception of Communion The Golden Rule (cf. Mt 7:12)  Prayer after Communion Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Concluding Rite Holy Days of Obligation - On these days, there is an  Blessing obligation to attend Mass and to refrain from servile  Dismissal work as much as possible.  Mary Mother of God - January 1 Works of Mercy  Ascension of the Lord - 40 days after Easter or The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy the following Sunday (celebrated on the 7th  Feed the hungry. Sunday of Easter in the Archdiocese of  Give drink to the thirsty. Dubuque)  Clothe the naked.  The - August 15  Shelter the homeless.  All Saints Day - November 1  Visit the sick.  The of Mary -  Visit the imprisoned. December 8  Bury the dead.  Nativity of our Lord or Christmas – The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy December 25  Counsel the doubtful.