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handsFourth & Fifth Grade Prayers & Practices

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-23) [CCC, #1716]
Jesus teaches us that if we live according to the Beatitudes, we will live a happy Christian life.

  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
  3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
  4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
  5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
  6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
  7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
  8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, 
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
  
Prayers for ...

† Pre-K

† Kindergarten

† Grade 1

† Grade 2

† Grade 3

† Grades 4 & 5

† Grades 6, 7, & 8

 

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Moral Practices  - The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are actions we can perform that extend God’s compassion and mercy to those in need.

Corporal Works of Mercy     
(for the body) [CCC, #2447]
  1. Feed the hungry.
  2. Give drink to the thirsty.
  3. Clothe the naked.
  4. Shelter the homeless.
  5. Visit the sick.
  6. Visit the imprisoned
  7. Bury the dead.
 Spiritual Works of Mercy
(for the spirit) [CCC, #2447]
  1. Counsel the doubtful.
  2. Instruct the ignorant.
  3. Admonish the sinner.
  4. Comfort the sorrowful.
  5. Forgive injuries.
  6. Bear wrongs patiently.
  7. Pray for the living and the dead.
Receiving Holy Communion
  1. To receive Holy Communion, you must be free from mortal sin.
    You must be sorry for any venial sin committed since your last confession.
    The penitential rite at the beginning of Mass is an opportunity to express your sorrow.
  2. To honor the Lord, we fast for one hour before receiving Holy Communion.
    Fasting means going without food and drink, except water and medicine.
  3. Catholics are required to receive Holy Communion at least once a year during Easter time.
    But it is important to receive Holy Communion often - if possible, at every Mass.
  4. Usually, Catholics are permitted to receive Holy Communion only once a day.
    There are some exceptions, such as attendance at a wedding or funeral liturgy.
Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance
A. Individual Rite of Reconciliation
  1. Welcome
  2. Reading from scripture
  3. Confession of Sins
  4. Act of Contrition
  5. Absolution
  6. Closing Prayer
 B. Communal Rite of Reconciliation
  1. Greeting
  2. Reading from Scripture
  3. Homily
  4. Examination of Conscience
  5. Individual Confession & Absolution
  6. Closing Prayer

Plus:
 1. The First & Second Grade Prayers & Practices
2. The Third Grade Prayers & Practices

handsSixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Prayers & Practices

Holy Days of Obligation
  • Christmas - December 25
  • Mary, Mother of God - January 1
  • Assumption - August 15
  • All Saints - November 1
  • Immaculate conception - December 8
 Gifts of the Spirit
  1. Wisdom
  2. Understanding
  3. Judgment
  4. Courage
  5. Knowledge
  6. Reverence
  7. Awe in the presence of the Lord
Precepts of the Church
The Precepts of the Church describe the minimum effort we must make in prayer and in living a moral life. All Catholics are called to move beyond the minimum by growing in love of God and love of neighbor.
  1. Attend Mass and avoid unnecessary work on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
  2. Lead a sacramental life. Receive Holy communion frequently and the sacrament of reconciliation regularly (at least once a year during Lent-Easter time.)
  3. Study Catholic teaching throughout one's life (especially in preparing for a sacrament).
  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 diocese, 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 in the missionary spirit and work of the Church.
Plus:
  1. The First & Second Grade Prayers & Practices
  2. The Third Grade Prayers & Practices
  3. The Fourth & Fifth Grade Prayers & Practices

 

 
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