15 1 Lectio Divina Call on the - to help you receive ’s word 1. Listen - for words/phrases that speak to your heart 2. Welcome - the key words/phrases that speak to you 3. Follow - the movement of your heart as these words/phrases are repeated 4. Rest & Resolve Traditional Catholic - in Christ’s ministering Presence; strive to follow more fully RCCDSB for Our Vision Give Thanks RCCDSB 2018-19 Board Theme Prayer - for what you have received. RCCDSB Prayer to Jesus Basic Prayers Daily Examen Our Father Call on the Holy Spirit - for light, guidance, honesty reviewing the day Glory Be 1. Give Thanks Apostles’ - for the day’s blessings 2. Review Day’s Failures, Mistakes Morning, Evening, Meals 3. Ask Forgiveness, Healing Grace Before Meals 4. Pray about Tomorrow - for God’s help with decisions, activities, relationships, difficulties. Eucharist-Related Abandonment Prayer of Charles de Foucauld Father, Marian Prayers I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Holy Whatever you may do, I thank you: Fatima Prayer I am ready for all, I accept all. Hail, Holy Queen Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. of St. Benedict Other Prayers & Observances

St. Michael Prayer Into your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to you Prayer with all the love of my heart, for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, Spiritual & Works of Mercy to surrender myself into your hands, Antonio Ochoa, unsplash.com Prayer of St. Francis without reserve, Lectio Divina and with boundless confidence, Daily Examen Abandonment Prayer of Charles de Foucauld for you are my Father.

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1 14 This book belongs to: Jesus Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner.

______Stations of the Cross 1. Jesus is Condemned to Die 2. Jesus Carries His Cross 3. Jesus Falls for the First Time School: 4. Jesus Meets His Mother 5. Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross 6. Veronica Wipes Jesus’ Face 7. Jesus Falls for the Second Time ______8. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem 9. Jesus Falls for the Third Time 10. Jesus is Stripped of His Clothes 11. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross 12. Jesus Dies on the Cross 13. Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross 14. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb Spiritual Works of Mercy Corporal Works of Mercy Admonish the sinner Feed the hungry Instruct the ignorant Give drink to the thirsty Counsel the doubtful Clothe the naked Bear wrongs patiently Shelter the homeless Forgive offenses willingly Visit the sick Comfort the afflicted Visit the imprisoned Pray for the living and the dead Bury the dead

Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of Your O Divine Master, peace: Grant that I may not so much seek Where there is injury, pardon; To be consoled as to console, Where there is doubt, faith; To be understood as to understand Where there is despair, hope; To be loved as to love. Where there is darkness, light; For it is in giving that we receive, Where there is sadness, joy. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. 13 2 Additional Prayers Bishop’s Message St. Michael Prayer Michael the Archangel, defend us in this day of battle, My dear friends in Christ, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; I am delighted to offer my greetings to all those who and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell will pray with these beautiful prayers of the Church. I Satan and all the evil spirits wish to thank the personnel of the Renfrew County who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Catholic School Board who took the time to select Amen. and assemble these prayers. This booklet testifies to a

Divine Mercy Chaplet great desire to make Christ alive in the hearts and - lives of all the members of our Catholic schools. It is - Our Father my hope that these prayers may be offered to God - Hail Mary with humble devotion. May they draw each one of us - Apostles’ Creed Large beads before Each Decade: closer to Christ and to each other in the magnificent Eternal Father, I offer You of our faith. I would be grateful to all the the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity students, especially our youngest students, if you Of Your dearly beloved Son could take these prayers into your homes so that they Our Lord Jesus Christ, In atonement for our sins may help our families to grow in the love of Christ.

And those of the whole world. Small Beads: +Michael Mulhall For the Sake of His sorrowful passion, Bishop of Pembroke Have mercy on us And on the whole world. Closing: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3x)

Eternal Rest Prayer V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, . Amen.

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Director’s Message Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, It is an honour to bring greetings to you in this booklet of may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, Traditional Catholic Prayers. Our mission statement calls us to through the same Christ Our Lord. pass on the Good News of Jesus Christ and make it relevant to Amen. the world today. Indeed, we can think of multiple examples where students and staff find new and beautiful ways to give Memorare of St. Benedict contemporary expression to the saving message of the . Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, This booklet can serve as another resource in the re-freshing, That never was it known re-energizing and re-minding of many of our traditional Catholic That anyone who fled to thy protection, prayers, through which so many of us have found a source of Sought thy help or implored thy intercession comfort, peace and discourse with our God through the years. Was left unaided. It is my hope that you will use this booklet as means to enhance Inspired by this confidence, the prayer life of your school or classroom community and to I fly unto thee, re-connect your ongoing daily work in the vineyard to the O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. traditions of our faith and the gift of Catholic education that has To thee I come, been entrusted to us. Wishing continued blessings to you for a Before thee I stand, faith-filled journey. Sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, Jaimie Perry Director of Education Despise not my petition, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board But in your mercy, Hear and answer me. Amen.

11 4 Fatima Prayer RCCDSB Prayer for Our Vision O my Jesus, God our Father, Forgive us our sins; You inspire us through a heritage that is rich in blessings, Save us from the fires of hell. You challenge us to grow, as we remember the struggles of our past, You call us as partners in the Catholic educational community Lead all souls to heaven, To be inclusive of all who seek to learn in the light of faith. Especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Grant that your Holy Spirit might continue to guide us Amen So that by the power of Your grace, Our share in the Church's mission To spread the Good News of Jesus Hail Holy Queen () May be relevant in the world today, Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. And point to a future that is filled with hope. We ask you to bless our work, To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. That it may serve to protect, To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Nurture and rightly guide Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, In the Catholic faith Thine eyes of mercy toward us, Those children You have And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Entrusted to our care, To the glory of Your name. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Amen

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. RCCDSB 2018-19 Board Theme Prayer Most Blessed Trinity, We praise You for having created us RCCDSB Prayer to Jesus Grant Whitty, unsplash.com In Your image and likeness Jesus, my Lord, To shine forth as unique masterpieces The Angelus I give you my heart Among all Your creatures. The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: Your gift of faith To be your home forever. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Bestowed on us at Your peace and joy Gives us eyes to see Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women The wonder of Your beauty in one another, Will be my strength and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for Minds to understand For all our life together. us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. The greatness of our neighbour’s dignity, And hearts to approach with reverence Amen. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. All those entrusted to our educational care. Hail Mary . . . We ask You to bless and strengthen us In our work for Catholic education. And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us . May all that we do Hail Mary . . . Be marked with reverence Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the For the sacred dignity of students and staff You have called us to lead and serve. promises of Christ. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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5 10 Basic Prayers Marian Prayers

Holy Rosary Our Father Opening: Our Father - Sign of the Cross Who art in heaven, - Apostles’ Creed Hallowed be Thy name. - Our Father Thy Kingdom come. - 3 Hail Marys (for greater faith, hope, charity) Thy will be done, - Glory Be Mysteries: On earth, as it is in heaven. - Our Father Give us this day our daily bread. - 10 Hail Marys And forgive us our trespasses, - Glory Be As we forgive those who trespass against us. - Fatima Prayer And lead us not into temptation, Closing: But deliver us from evil. Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina) Prayer Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be for Holy Father’s intention Amen Sign of Cross Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, Mysteries of the Rosary

The Lord is with thee. Joyful: Glorious: Blessed art thou among women, - The Annunciation - The Resurrection of our Lord And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. - The Visitation - The Ascension of our Lord Holy Mary, Mother of God, - The Birth of our Lord - The Descent of the Holy Spirit Pray for us sinners now, - The Presentation of our Lord - The And at the hour of our death. - The Finding in the Temple - The Coronation of Mary in Heaven Amen Sorrowful: Luminous Mysteries: Glory Be - The Agony in the Garden - The Baptism of Jesus Glory be to the Father, - The Scourging at the Pillar - The Wedding at Cana And to the Son, - The Crowning With Thorns - Jesus Preaches the Kingdom And to the Holy Spirit. - Jesus Carries the Cross - The Transfiguration of our Lord As it was in the beginning, - The Crucifixion of our Lord - Jesus Institutes the Eucharist Is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen.

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9 6 Apostles’ Creed Eucharist-Related I believe in God, Anima Christi the Father almighty, (The Anima Christi prayer dates from the 14th century, and is still recited today by many, Creator of heaven and earth, after holy communion) And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Soul of Christ, sanctify me who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, (bow) , save me born of the Virgin Mary , inebriate me suffered under Pontius Pilate, Water from Christ's side, wash me was crucified , died and was buried; Passion of Christ, strengthen me He descended into hell; Photo: Anton Casta | anton.photography O good Jesus, hear me on the third day he rose again from the dead; Within Thy wounds hide me he ascended into heaven, Suffer me not to be separated from Thee and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; From the malicious enemy defend me from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. In the hour of my death call me I believe in the Holy Spirit, And bid me come unto Thee the holy , That I may praise Thee with Thy the communion of saints, and with Thy angels the forgiveness of sins, Forever and ever the resurrection of the body, Amen and life everlasting. Amen.

Divine Praises (Usually recited at end of adoration of Blessed , after Benediction. Each invocation is proclaimed by the priest or deacon, and repeated by the congregation. Written as an act of Act of Contrition reparation for blasphemies and sacrilege, it can also be recited privately.) O my God, Blessed be God. I am heartfully sorry for having offended You, Blessed be His Holy Name. And I detest all my sins, Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Because of Your just punishments, Blessed be the Name of Jesus. But most of all, Blessed be His Most . Because they offend You, my God, Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Who are all good and deserving of all my love. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the . I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. To sin no more, Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. And to avoid the near occasions of sin. Blessed be her Holy and . Amen Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Simple Act of Contrition Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. O my God, I am sorry for my sins Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Because they have offended You. With Your help, I will sin no more. Amen.

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Morning, Evening, Meals Morning Offering 4 (Grail Prayer) Morning Offering 1 (simple version) Lord Jesus, I give You my hands to do Your work; O my God, I give You my feet to go Your way; I offer You this day I give You my eyes to see as You do; All that I think and do and say. I give You my tongue to speak Your words; And I unite it I give You my mind, Lord, that You may think in me; With all that was done I give You my spirit that You may pray in me. By Jesus Christ, Above all, Lord, I give You my heart, Your only Son. That You may love in me Your Father and all humankind; I give You my whole self that You may grow in me, Morning Offering 2 So that it is You, Lord Jesus, O my God, Who live and work and pray in me. I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day Amen. In union with the holy sacrifice of the Grace Before Meals Throughout the world. Bless us, O Lord In reparation for my sins and the sins of my family, And these Thy gifts For the intentions of the Holy Father Which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. And the reunion of Christians. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen Amen. Morning Offering 3 Angel of God O Jesus, Angel of God, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, My guardian dear, I offer You my prayers, works, To whom God’s love joys and sufferings Commits me here; of this day for all the intentions Ever this day (night) of Your Sacred Heart, Be at my side To light and guard, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass To rule and guide. throughout the world, Amen. in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.