Prayers

  The primary source for the teaching and learning of prayers occurs with the parents/family in the home. The catechists reinforce the learning of prayers that has occurred in the home by using the prayers in the classroom. As a faith community we use many of these prayers when we gather in celebration.       Our Diocese has developed a general schedule for the teaching of prayers. We all know that children learn at different rates and in different ways and that parish programs differ, so the schedule is adjustable. However, this is the schedule we will use as we reinforce the prayers in the classroom. 

Sign of the Cross

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

Praise Prayer

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.  His mercy endures forever. Amen

Glory Prayer

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. 

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

Grace Before Meals

Bless us, O Lord and these Your gifts, which we are about to receive

from Your goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer After Meals

We give You thanks, for these and all Your gifts, Almighty God,

who lives and rules forever and ever. Amen.

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 me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 the life everlasting. Amen.

 Parts of the Mass

Liturgy of the Word    Liturgy of the Eucharist

Seven Sacraments

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism

Confirmation

Eucharist

Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation

Anointing of the Sick

Sacraments of Service

Marriage

Holy Orders

Gifts of the Spirit

 Wisdom

Understanding

Judgement

Courage

Knowledge

Reverence

Wonder & Awe of the Lord

Fruits of the Spirit

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Self-control

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Humility

Corporal Works of Mercy

Feed the hungry.

Give drink to the thirsty.

Clothe the naked.

Help those imprisoned.

Shelter the homeless.

Care for the sick.

Bury the dead.

Spiritual Works of Mercy

Share you knowledge with others.

Give advice to those who need it.

Comfort those who suffer.

Be patient with others.

Forgive those who hurt us.

Give correction to those who need it.

Pray for the living and the dead.

Holy Days of Obligation

January 1

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Ascension Thursday

40 days after Easter

August 15

Assumption of Mary into Heaven.

November 1 All Saints Day

December 8

Immaculate Conception of Mary.

December 25 Christmas

Precepts of the Church

 Some of the specific duties expected of Catholic Christians as minimal duties are:

1. Celebrate Christ’s resurrection every Sunday (and Holy Days of Obligation) by taking part in Mass and avoiding unnecessary work.

2. Lead a sacramental life. Receive Holy Communion frequently and the Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Penance regularly. We must receive Holy Communion at least once a year at Lent-Easter time. If we have committed serious or mortal sin, we must confess within a year.

3. Study Catholic teaching throughout one’s life, especially in preparing for the sacraments.

4. Observe the marriage laws of the Catholic Church and give religious training to one’s children.

5. Strengthen and support the Church; one’s own parish; the worldwide Church and the Holy Father.

6. Do penance, including not eating meat and fasting from food on certain days of fast and abstinence.

7. Join the missionary spirit and work of the Church.

Great Commandment

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27

New Commandment

"Love one another. Such as my love has been for you, so must your love be for each other." John 15:12

Ten Commandments

1. I, the Lord, am your Gold. You shall not have other gods besides me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.

4. Honor your father and your 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 neighbor’s wife.

10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor

The Beatitudes

 The Beatitudes are important in teaching attitudes for true happiness.

1. Blest are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

2. Blest are the sorrowing; they shall be consoled.

3. Blest are the lowly; they shall inherit the land.

4. Blest are they who hunger and thirst for holiness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.

6. Blest are the single-hearted; for they shall see God.

7. Blest are the peacemakers;

they shall be called children of God.

8. Blest are those persecuted for holiness’ sake;

the reign of God is theirs.

Act of Faith

O God, we believe in all that Jesus has taught us about you.

We place all our trust in you because of your great love for us. Amen.

Act of Love

O my God, I love you above all things, because you are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for love of you. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

Act of Hope

O God, we never give up on Your love. We have hope and will work for Your Kingdom to come and for a life that lasts forever with You in heaven.  Amen.

 Morning Prayer

Almighty God, you have given us this day; strengthen us with your power and keep us from falling into sin, so that whatever we say or think or do may be in your service and for the sake of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 Evening Prayer

Lord, watch over us this night. By your strength, may we rise at daybreak to rejoice in the resurrection of Christ, your son, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

 Prayer to the 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 will renew the face of the earth. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation. Mary is asked to be the Mother of God.

2. The Visitation. Mary visits her cousin, Elizabeth.

3. The Birth of Jesus.

4. The Presentation. Jesus is

presented at the Temple.

5. Jesus is found at the Temple.

Sorrowful Mysteries

1. Jesus’ agony in the garden.

2. Jesus is scourged at the pillar.

3. Jesus is crowned with thorns.

4. Jesus carries his cross.

5. Jesus dies on the cross for our sins.

Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection. Jesus rises from the dead.

2. The Ascension. Jesus ascends into heaven.

3. The Holy Spirit comes to the apostles on Pentecost.

4. The Assumption. Mary, mother of Jesus is taken into heaven.

5. The Coronation. Mary is crowned queen of heaven.

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The baptism of Christ in the Jordan.

2. The wedding feast at Cana.

3. The announcement of the Kingdom.

4. The Transfiguration.

5. The institution of the Eucharist.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known to anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

The Angelus

The angel of the Lord declared to Mary, and she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary...

Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to your word.

 Hail Mary...

And the Word was made Flesh and dwelled among us.

Hail Mary...

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray,

Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts that we to whom the incarnation of Christ your son was made known by the message of an angel may, by his passion and death, be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for the Church

Remember, Lord, your holy Church. Deliver us from evil. Make us perfect in your love. Gather us from the four corners of the earth, and make us holy men and women. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Way of the Cross (Stations)

1. Jesus is condemned to die.

2. Jesus takes up his cross.

3. Jesus falls the first time.

4. Jesus meets his mother.

5. Simon helps Jesus carry his cross.

6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.

7. Jesus falls the second time.

8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.

9. Jesus falls the third time.

10. Jesus is stripped of his garments.

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.

Prayer for Peace  St. Francis of Assisi

Lord make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Prayers to be learned by each grade

Grade 1 

Sign of Cross 

Hail Mary, 

The Lord’s Prayer 

Glory Prayer 

Meal Prayers 

Grade 2

All from grade 1 plus

Praise Prayer

Act of Contrition

Liturgy of the Word

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Grade 3 

All from grades 1-2 plus 

The Apostle’s Creed 

Great Commandment

Ten Commandments 

Corporal Works of Mercy 

Grade 4

All from grades 1-3 plus

Fruits of the Spirit

 Beatitudes

Spiritual Works of Mercy

Sacraments Eucharist &  Reconciliation 

 Grades 5

All from grades 1-4 plus 

Parts of the Mass 

Grades 6

All from grades1-5 plus

Seven Sacraments

 Grade 7

All from grades 1-6 plus 

Holy Days of Obligation 

Gifts of the Spirit

New Commandment

 Grade 8

All from grades 1-7 plus

Precepts of the Church

Additional Prayers

Grade 1 

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Meal Prayer 

Grade 2

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Meal Prayer

Grade 3

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Mass Responses 

Grade 4

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Mass Response

Grade 5 

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Mass Responses 

Rosary 

Act of Faith 

Act of Love 

Stations of the Cross 

Grade 6

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Mass Responses 

Rosary 

Act of Faith 

Act of Love 

Act of Hope

Stations of the Cross

Grade 7

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Mass Responses 

Rosary 

Act of Faith 

Act of Love 

Act of Hope 

Stations of the Cross 

Prayer to the Holy Spirit 

Peace Prayer 

Grade 8

Spontaneous Prayer 

Morning Prayer 

Evening Prayer 

Mass Responses 

Rosary 

Act of Faith 

Act of Love 

Act of Hope 

Stations of the Cross 

Prayer to the Holy Spirit 

Peace Prayer