OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

● Our textbook series is Faith and Life and will be offering many adventures for all: children, parents, and catechists (teachers). ● Below are some and Beliefs & Practices that are important for you to know. As you look at these lists you will find things that you know and things that you may never have heard of; but, that is the purpose--to help you know more about the Catholic faith. ● As the children advance in age/grade, they need to keep in their mind the prayers from the years before; for example, children in third grade should still be able to make the and say the Glory Be that they learned in Kindergarten. ● At home, we are asking parents to reinforce what Catechists have done by saying the prayers often with their children.

PRAYERS BELIEFS & PRACTICES

K - Sign of the Cross* Seven K - Glory Be* Ten Commandments 1 - Prayer to My Guardian Angel Beatitudes 1 - *, plus Kdn prayers Holy Days of Obligation 2 - Our Father* Examination of Conscience 2 - *, plus K & 1 prayers 3 - Apostles’ * Mysteries of the 3 - Grace Before Meals, plus K-2 prayers Seven Gifts of the 4 - Act of Faith Fruits of the Holy Spirit 4 - Act of Hope Corporal Works of Mercy 4 - Act of Love, plus K-3 prayers Spiritual Works of Mercy 5 - Cardinal Virtues 5 - , plus K-4 prayers Theological Virtues 6 - Prayer of Fatima 6 - Divine Praises, plus K-5 prayers 7 - Holy Spirit Prayer

7 - Prayer to St. Michael, plus K-6 prayers

8 - 8 - Hail, Holy Queen, plus K-7 prayers

* These are prayers that should be memorized. REV. 8/19 PRAYERS

SIGN OF THE CROSS APOSTLESGRACE BEFORE CREED MEALS In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the IBless believe us O in Lord, , and the these Father Thy almighty, gifts, which Creator we are of Holy Spirit. Amen. heavenabout to and receive, earth, from and Thyin bounty, Christ, through his only Christ, Son, our Lord,Lord. whoAmen. was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was GLORY BE crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy hell;ACT OFon FAITHthe third day he rose again from the dead; he Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall ascendedO my God, into I firmly heaven, believe and that is thou seated art at one the God right in be, world without end. Amen. handthree ofdivine God Persons: the Father Father, almighty; Son, fromand Holy there Spirit. he will I comebelieve to that judge thy thedivine living Son and became the dead. man and I believe died for in theour sins, Holy and Spirit, that he the will holycome catholicto judge the Church, living and the HAILPRAYER MARY TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL communionthe dead. I believe of , these the and forgiveness all the truths of sins,that the HailAngel Mary, of God, full ofmy grace, guardian the dear,Lord isto with whom thee. God’s Blessed love resurrectionHoly Catholic of the Church body, teaches, and life everlasting. because thou Amen. hast artcommits thou amongme here, women, ever this and day blessed be at ismy the side, fruit to of light thy revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be womb,and guard, Jesus. to rule Holy and Mary, guide. Mother Amen. of God, pray for us deceived. Amen. sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. GRACE BEFORE MEALS Bless us O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are HAIL MARY aboutACT OF to HOPE receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ, our HailOUR Mary,FATHER full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed Lord.O my Amen. God, relying on thy infinite goodness and Ourart thou Father, among who artwomen, in heaven, and blessed hallowed is thebe thyfruit name. of thy promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, help of Thywomb, kingdom Jesus. come. Holy Mary, Thy will Mother be done of God, on earth, pray as for it usis thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of insinners heaven. now and Give at the us thishour day of our our death. daily Amen. bread, and JesusNICENE Christ, CREED my Lord and Redeemer. Amen. forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I butOUR deliver FATHER us from evil. 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I confess one Baptism for the I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to Lord,ACT OF who CONTRITION was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of come. Amen. Othe my Virgin God, Mary, I am suffered heartily undersorry for Pontius having Pilate, offended was thee.crucified, I detest died, all and my was sins buried; because he of descended thy just punish- into ments,hell; on butthe mostthird dayof all he because rose again they from offend the dead;thee, myhe God,ascended who art into all heaven,good and and deserving is seated of all at my the love. right I firmlyhand resolve,of God withthe Father the help almighty; of thy fromgrace, there to confess he will mycome sins, to to judge do penance, the living and and to theamend dead. my Ilife. believe Amen. in the Holy Spirit, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

NICENE CREED HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from the face of the earth. O God, Who by the light of the God, Light from Light, true God from true God, Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and through him all things were made. For us men and for ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord. our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Amen. 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 PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL rose again on the third day in accordance with the St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at protection against the wickedness and snares of the the right hand of the Father. He will come again in devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do glory to judge the living and the dead and his thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is Amen. adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the MEMORARE forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, come. Amen. implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother: to thee I do come, PRAYER OF FATIMA before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in hell, and lead all souls into heaven, especially those in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. most need of thy mercy. Amen.

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN DIVINE PRAISES Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our Blessed be God. sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor Blessed be His Holy Name. banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of Blessed be His Most . mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy of the . loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. Blessed be her Holy and . Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Amen.

REV. 8/19 BELIEFS & PRACTICES

SEVEN SACRAMENTS EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE Baptism How have I acted toward God? Confirmation Do I think of God and speak to Him by praying to Him Eucharist each day? Reconciliation Do I speak of God with reverence? Anointing of the Sick Do I go to Mass on Saturday/Sunday? Holy Orders Do I do all I can to make Sunday a day of rest and joy Matrimony for my family? Do I participate in Mass, or do I tease or distract others by laughing, talking, or playing? THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Do I pay attention to my parents, priests, and teachers 1. I am the Lord your God; you shall not have other when they talk to me about God? before me. How have I acted toward others? 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in Do I obey my parents and teachers quickly and vain. cheerfully, or must I be reminded many times? 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day. Do I tell my parents or those in authority over me that I 4. Honor your father and your mother. am sorry and ask them to forgive me when I have 5. You shall not kill. not minded them? 6. You shall not commit adultery. Do I obey the rules of my home and school? 7. You shall not steal. Do I help my brothers, sisters, and classmates when 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. they need my help? 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. Am I kind to everyone? 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. Did I hit, kick, or in any way hurt others on purpose? Am I willing to play with everyone? Did I make fun or say mean things to anyone? BEATITUDES Do I do all my classwork and my chores at home well? Blessed are the poor in spirit, Do I take care of my health by eating the right food, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. etc.? Blessed are they who mourn, Do I think or do bad things or say bad words? for they shall be comforted. Do I tell the truth? Blessed are the meek, Do I say things about other people that are not true? for they shall inherit the land. Did I cheat in class or in a game? Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Did I steal or keep things that are not mine? righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Am I willing to share my things with others? Blessed are the merciful, Do I return things that I have borrowed? for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Blessed are the peacemakers, 1. Jesus is condemned to death. for they shall be called sons of God. 2. Jesus carries His Cross. Blessed are they who are persecuted 3. Jesus falls the first time. for righteousness’ sake 4. Jesus meets His Mother. for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5. Jesus is helped by Simon of Cyrene. 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. 7. Jesus falls a second time. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 8. Jesus speaks to the women. All ’s Day—November 1st 9. Jesus falls a third time. Immaculate Conception—December 8th 10. Jesus is stripped of His clothes. Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ—December 25th 11. Jesus is nailed to the Cross. Mary, Mother of God—January 1st 12. Jesus dies on the Cross. Ascension Thursday—40 days after Easter 13. Jesus is taken down from the Cross. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—August 15th 14. Jesus is placed in the tomb.

MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY The Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday) The Corporal Works of Mercy are kind acts by which 1. The Annunciation we help our neighbors with their material and physical 2. The Visitation needs:

3. The Nativity 1. Feed the hungry 4. The Presentation 2. Give drink to the thirsty 5. The Finding in the Temple 3. Clothe the naked 4. Shelter and welcome the homeless The Luminous Mysteries (Thursday) 5. Visit the sick 1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan 6. Visit the imprisoned 2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 7. Bury the dead 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 4. The Transfiguration of Our Lord 5. The Institution of the Eucharist SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY The Spiritual Works of Mercy are acts of compassion The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday) by which we help our neighbors with their emotional 1. The Agony in the Garden and spiritual needs: 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 1. Instruct the ignorant 3. The Crowning with Thorns 2. Counsel the doubtful 4. The Carrying of the Cross 3. Admonish the sinner 5. The Crucifixion 4. Bear wrongs patiently

5. Forgive all injustices The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday) 6. Comfort the sorrowful 1. The Resurrection 7. Pray for the living and the dead 2. The Ascension

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

4. The Assumption CARDINAL VIRTUES 5. The Coronation 1. Prudence

2. Justice

3. Temperance SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 4. Fortitude 1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Counsel (right judgment) THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES 4. Fortitude (courage) 1. Faith 5. Knowledge 2. Hope 6. Piety 3. Charity 7. Fear of the Lord

FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Charity (or love)

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Patience

5. Kindness

6. Goodness

7. Long-Suffering

8. Mildness

9. Faith

10. Modesty

11. Continence

12. Chastity