Prayer
Pope John Paul II indicates that people sometimes say they don't know how to pray.
"How to pray? This is a simple matter. I would say:
Pray any way you like, so long as you do pray."
You can pray the way your mother taught you; you can use a prayer book. Sometimes it takes courage to pray; but it is possible to pray, and necessary to pray. Whether from memory or a book or just in thought, it is all the same.
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John Paul II, The Way of Prayer
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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 buy deliver us from evil. Amen
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed are 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
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 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.
The Blessing Before the Meals
Bless us O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen
Nicene Creed
We believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. 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
An Act of Reconciliation
O my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart, I detest them.
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
Holy Days of Obligation
Feast of Mary, Mother of God or Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jan.1
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 15
Ascension Of the Lord Sunday that follows forty days after Easter
All Saints Nov.1
Immaculate Conception Dec. 8
Christmas Dec 25
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes (Luke 6.20-26)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blesses are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people revile your and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy
The seven practices of charity toward our neighbor, based on Christ’s prophecy of the Last Judgment, that will determine each person’s final destiny:
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Clothe the naked
Shelter the homeless
Visit the sick
Visit those in prison
Bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy
The seven practices of Catholic charity toward our neighbor’s soul:
Convert the sinner
Instruct the ignorant
Counsel the doubtful
Comfort the sorrowful
Bear wrongs patiently
Forgive injuries
Pray for the living and dead
These are based on the teaching of Christ and on Church practice since apostolic times. The corporal works of mercy are oriented toward the body. The spiritual works of mercy are oriented toward the soul. Mt 25:34 “Then the King will say to those at his right hand, ’Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ’Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink?’ And the king will answer them, ’Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of my brethren, you did it to me.’”
The Seven Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Reconciliation or Penance
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
Matrimony
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Fortitude / Courage-With this gift, we overcome our fear and are willing to take risks as a follower of Jesus.
Knowledge-With this gift, we understand the meaning of God’s Revelation, as expressed in the life and words of Jesus Christ.
Understanding-With this gift, we comprehend how we need to live as a follower of Jesus.
Wisdom-With this gift, we God at work in our life and in the world.
Counsel / Right Judgment-With this gift, we know the difference between right and wrong, we choose to do what is right.
Piety / Reverence-With this gift, we have a deep sense of respect for God and the Church.
Fear of the Lord / Wonder & Awe-With this gift, we are aware of the glory and majesty of God.
Four Marks of the Catholic Church
One
Holy
Catholic
Apostolic
Liturgical Year
Advent
Christmas
Ordinary Times
Lent
Easter Triduum
Easter
Pentecost
Ordinary Time
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charity
Joy
Peace
Patience
Goodness
Kindness
Long suffering
Humility
Faithfulness
Modesty
Continence
Chastity
Ten Commandments
I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange gods before me.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Remember to keep holy the Lord's day.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
You shall not covet you neighbor's goods.
Theological Virtues
Faith
Hope
Love
Cardinal Virtues
Prudence
Justice
Fortitude
Temperance
Parts of Mass
Introductory Rites
Entrance
Act of Penitence
Kyrie
Gloria
Collect (opening prayer)
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Reading
Homily
Profession of Faith
Prayers of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the Altar and Gifts
Prayers over the Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion Rite: Lord’s Prayer
Rite of Peace
Breaking of the Bread
Communion
Silence/Song of Praise
-- Prayer After Communion
Concluding Rites
Greeting and Blessing
Dismissal
The Rosary
The Holy Rosary is one of three Sacramentals that the Blessed Virgin Mary has given to the Holy Catholic Church. In the thirteenth century, Mary gave the Rosary as a powerful weapon to mankind to combat the evils that were in this world as a result of the spiritual battle that is taking place between Satan and God. Since then, the blessings received through this Sacramental are beyond man's count.
STEP 1: Make the sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
STEP 2: Say the Apostle's Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, And is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. 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 life everlasting. Amen.
STEP 3: Say 1 "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.
STEP 4: Say 3 "Hail Mary's": (For the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity) 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 death. Amen.
STEP 5: Say 1 "Glory Be": 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.
STEP 6: The Rosary Breakdown: The Holy Rosary consists of 20 decades. A decade consists of: 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary's 1 Glory Be. To pray an entire Rosary, you must pray 20 times the "Our Father," 10 "Hail Mary's" and the "Glory Be" in that order. The Rosary is been divided into 4 parts of 5 decades each. Each of the four parts are called a Chaplet. To pray an entire Chaplet, you must pray 5 times the "Our Father," 10 "Hail Mary's" and "Glory Be" in that order. The general practice of Catholic is to commit themselves to praying one Chaplet per day.
STEP 7: The Mysteries of the Rosary: While praying a decade, you reflect on a mystery. There are specific mysteries for each day of the week. For example, when praying the Holy Rosary on a Monday, you meditate on the Joyful Mysteries. During the recitation of first decade, you meditate on the Annunciation of Mary. During the recitation of the second decade, you meditate on the Visitation. During the recitation of the third decade, you meditate on the Nativity of Jesus. Etc...
Joyful Mysteries - Monday and Saturday
1. The Annunciation (Lk. 1:28) Humility
2. The Visitation (Lk. 1:41-2) Charity
3. The Birth of Our Lord (Lk. 2:7) Poverty
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Lk. 2:22) Obedience
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Lk. 2:46) Piety
Sorrowful Mysteries - Tuesday and Friday
1. The Agony in the Garden (Lk. 22:44-45) Contrition
2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Jn. 19:1) Purity
3. The Crowning with Thorns (Mt. 27:28-29) Courage
4. The Carrying of the Cross (Jn. 19:17) Patience
5. The Crucifixion (Lk. 23:46) Self-denial
Glorious Mysteries - Wednesday and Sunday
1. The Resurrection (Mk. 16:6) Faith
2. The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven (Mk. 16:19) Hope
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles (Acts 2:2) Love
4. The Assumption (Judith 15:10-11) Eternal Happiness
5. The Crowning of Mary (Apoc. 12:1) Devotion to Mary
Mysteries of Light - Thursday
1. Baptism in the Jordan (Mt. 3:16-17) Submission to God
2. Self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana (Jn. 2:4-6) Trust in God
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, with His call to conversion (Mk. 1:14-15) Commissioned by God to evangelize
4. The Transfiguration (Lk. 9:29) Divine knowledge
5. Jesus' institution of the Eucharist (Lk. 22:19-20) Intimate Communion with God
STEP 8: The "Fatima Prayer": After the completion of one decade, you recite the "Fatima Prayer": O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
STEP 9: The "Hail Holy Queen": After the completion of one Chaplet (5 decades which represents 5 mysteries), you pray the "Hail Holy Queen" prayer. Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
STEP 10: The Sign of the Cross: You conclude the Rosary by doing the Sign of the Cross. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Stations of the Cross
Jesus is condemned to death;
Jesus takes up His cross.
Jesus falls the first time.
Jesus meets His Blessed Mother.
Simon helps Jesus carry the cross.
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
Jesus falls the second time.
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
Jesus falls the third time.
Jesus is stripped of His garments.
Jesus is nailed to the cross.
Jesus dies on the cross.
Jesus is taken down from the cross.
Jesus is laid in the tomb.