Basic Prayers
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
OUR FATHER
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.
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.
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; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into
heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall 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.
ACT OF CONTRITION
O my God , I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are
all - good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin.
Principles of Christian Living
The Ten Commandments Ex 20.1-21
1.) I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other 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 house, nor anything else that belongs to him.
The Two Great Commandments Mt. 22:37-39
1.) You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind.
2.) You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Duties of Catholic Christians
As follower of Christ we have the moral obligation to show love for others and to minister to them. Our love is manifested in works of justice and charity. Mercy enables us
to help anyone in need, even those who seem most undeserving. When we practice the works of mercy we make the Church more Christ- like and more credible to the world.
The Beatitudes Mt:5:3-10; Lk 6:20-25
1.) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2.) Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
3.) Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
4.) Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
5.) Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
6.) Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.
7.) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
8.) Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Spiritual Works of Mercy
1.) Warn the sinner 2.) Instruct the Ignorant 3.) Counsel the doubtful 4.) Comfort the Sorrowing
5.) Bear wrongs patiently 6.) Forgive all injuries 7.) Pray for the living and dead
Corporal Works of Mercy
1.) Feed the hungry; give drink to the thirsty 2.) Clothe the naked 3.) Visit the sick
4.) Shelter the homeless 5.) Visit the imprisoned 6.) Bury the dead
Theological and Moral Virtues
Theological virtues: -powers given at baptism that help us direct our lives towards God.
Faith: - the power to trust God completely and accept as true all that God has revealed and teaches in the Catholic Church.
Hope: -the power to trust that God will give us eternal life and all the help necessary along the way.
Charity (Love): -the power that enables us to love God, to give him first place in our lives, and to love others for the love of him.
Moral (Cardinal) virtues: -powers given at baptism that help us to act the right way.
Prudence: -the power to decide what is good and to choose accordingly.
Justice: -the power to respect the rights of others and to give them their due.
Fortitude: - the power that gives us the courage to do what is right even when it is very difficult.
Temperance: -the power to control the desire for pleasure.
The Holy Spirit & Confirmation
Pentecost
On several occasions Christ promised an outpouring of the Spirit, a promise that was fulfilled first on Easter Sunday and then more strikingly at Pentecost. Filled with the
Spirit the apostles began to proclaim " the mighty works of God." Act 2:1-13
Effect of Confirmation
An out pouring of the Holy Spirit; Like baptism it imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark; Deepens our baptismal grace; Gives special powers to confess the
Christian faith; Increases gifts of the Holy Spirit; Allows for inner union with Christ; and Provides a more perfect bond with the Church.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
There are seven supernatural powers given at baptism that helps us to live as Christians.
1.) Wisdom: Enables us to to love the things of God; helps us to see things from God's view point and recognize the value of people, events and things.
2.) Understanding: Gives us the insight to the truths of faith; enabling us to see the meaning of what God tells us about himself and all he has created.
3.) Right judgment {Counsel} : Helps us to seek advice and to give it.
4.) Knowledge: Helps us to realize the truths of the universe; we experience God and come to know who we are and the true value of things through life events.
5.) Courage: The inner strength to do what is right in the face of difficulties and to endure suffering with faith.
6.) Reverence: Helps us to worship and love God; leads us to prayer and to a deeper respect for God and all his people.
7.) Wonder and awe: Helps us to recognize the majesty of God and our dependence on him ; it leads us to marvel at God's great love for all of us and helps us to avoid anything that separate us from his love.
Rite of Confirmation
Begins with:
Opening prayer
Celebration of the Word
Presentation of the candidates
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Anointing and Laying on of Hands
Celebration of Mass
Other
Holy Days of Obligation: All Sundays; Christmas; Epiphany; Ascension; Corpus Christi; Mary Mother of God; Immaculate Conception; Assumption; St. Joseph; St Peter & Paul; All Saints.
NOTE: Conference of Bishops are free to set their own, with the Vatican's approval. The current practice is to retain at least two: Christmas and one feast honoring Mary. In the United States, six (besides Sundays) are retained.
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