PRAYERS AND RESOURCES

Below are Prayers to know and Treasures of the Catholic Faith

The Sign of the Cross

In the name of the father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen​

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be they name; they kingdom come, they will be one 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 into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 
​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​

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 our death.
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.   Amen​

The 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, on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will 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

Catholic Social Teaching

Seven Themes
1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
6. Solidarity
7. Care of God's Creation

Sacraments

Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Penance
Anointing of the Sick 
Holy Orders
​Matrimony
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Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation

Gifts of the
Holy Spirit

-Wisdom
-Understanding
-Counsel, or right Judgment
-Fortitude, or Courage
-Knowledge
-Piety or reverence
-Fear of the Lord, or wonder and awe​

Fruits of the
Holy Spirit

-Charity
-Joy
-Peace
-Patience
-Kindness
-Goodness
-Generosity
-Gentleness
-Faithfulness
-Modesty
-Self-control​
-Chastity

Priest's Vestment

Note: When you go to Mass, pay attention to the color of the priest's vestments. Except for the certain special feasts or reasons, the priest's vestments will match the color of the season.

The Ten Commandments

1. I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.

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

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's 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 your neighbor's goods.​

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The Church Calendar/Season

Advent- The church year begins and preparing for the birth of Jesus. VIOLET

Christmas-Lasts three weeks and time of joy. YELLOW

Ordinary Time-Between Christmas and Lent we learn and become closer to Jesus.  GREEN

Lent-Lasts six weeks and a season of penance and prayers. VIOLET 

Easter-Lasts seven weeks long and ends on Pentecost. YELLOW

Triduum-a period of three days of prayer preceding a Roman Catholic feast. ORANGE​

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​The Great Commandment

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the greatest and first commandment.  And a second is like it. "Your shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:36-39

Do Not Be Afraid

Song by Joy O'Sullivan, Director of
Music at St. James  Campus

40 Lenten Activities

Easter Videos

​​Examination of Conscience for Children-Preparation for First Reconciliation​

Responsibilities to others
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Have I been obedient and respectful to my parents?
Have I lied or been deceitful to them or to others?
Have I been mean, stubborn or rebellious?
Have I talked back to parents, teachers or other adults?
Have I pouted and been moody?
Have I been selfish towards my family, friends and others?
Have I gotten angry at them? Have I hit anyone?
Have I held grudges or not forgiven others?
Have I treated other children with respect or have I made fun of them and called them names?
Have I used bad language?
Have I stolen anything? Have I returned it?
Have I done my homework and household chores?
Have I been helpful and affectionate toward my family?
Have I been kind and generous with my friends?

Knowing our responsibilities
to God ​and to Others!


​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.   Amen
Responsibilities to God
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Have I prayed every day?
Have I prayed my morning prayers and night prayers?
Have I prayed with my parents and family?
Have I been moody and rebellious about praying and going to church on Sunday?
Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me whenever I have been tempted to sin? Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me do what is right?

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