GROW IN FAITH
FIRST COMMUNION LEVEL
To memorize:
Our Father: Our Father, who art in Heaven; hallowed by 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
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
Sign of the cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Now I lay me down to sleep: Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. And if I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen.
Grace before meals: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace after meals: We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, Almighty God, Who lives and reigns forever. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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 to the dead.On the third day He rose again;He ascended into heaven,He is seated at the right hand of the Father,and 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.
Guardian Angel prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. AMEN.
The Ten Commandments (in order):
I. I am the LORD thy God: Thou shalt not have strange Gods before me!
II. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain!
III. Remember to keep holy the LORD'S Day!
IV. Honor thy father and thy mother!
V. Thou shalt not kill!
VI. Thou shalt not commit adultery!
VII. Thou shalt not steal!
VIII.Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy your neighbor!
IX. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife!
X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods!
The two greatest commandments:
1. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
2.You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Act of Contrition: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell, 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 confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.
Be able to explain (not memorize- in your own words):
God and Us
Who made you? God made me.
How many Gods are there? There is one God alone.
How many persons are there in God? There are three persons in one true God.
What are their names? Their names are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What does “Holy Trinity” mean? Holy Trinity means that God is three persons in one true God, who shares His divine life with us.
Where is God? God is everywhere.
What did God make you out of? God made me out of nothing.
Why did God make you? God made me to know Him, to love Him and to serve Him
in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven.
Does God love you? God always loves me.
What did Jesus do for you? Jesus died on the cross for me to forgive my sins.
Where is Jesus now? Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven.
Do you want to join Jesus someday in heaven? Yes, I want to be with Jesus forever.
Prayer
Tell how to pray: (Show how to make the sign of cross, show if you sit or kneel, tell what words and prayers you can use.)
Whom should I pray for? I should pray to thank, adore and praise God. I should pray to listen to God. I should pray for forgiveness of my sins. I should pray for my family, my parish, my friends, my school, for the souls in purgatory and for all the world.
Why do you genuflect? I genuflect to show my love and respect for Jesus present in His body.
Show how to genuflect:
Why do we make the sign of the cross? In my baptism Jesus frees me from sin
by His cross, and brings me into the love and life of the Holy Trinity.
How do I use holy water? I use holy water to bless myself, to bless others, to bless the sick, to bless my homeand to bless all good things.
What is an angel? An angel is a being of pure spirit made by God to be His messenger.
What are Guardian angels? A guardian angel is an angel chosen by God to watch and protect me, and to pray for me always.
Who are the saints? The saints are men and women who loved God and their neighbor in this life, and are now happy with God in heaven.
Tell about the life of a saint: (pick your favorite saint)
What is a martyr? A martyr is someone who dies for love of Jesus.
Sacraments:
What are the seven sacraments? The seven sacraments are Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony and Holy orders.
Baptism:
What does your baptism do? My baptism washes me clean from original sin, makes me a childof God, makes me a part of the people of God, and joins me to Jesus, as His brother (sister) and a memberof His body.
Communion:
What happens to the bread and wine during the mass? During the mass, the bread and wine become the real Body and Blood, soul and divinity of Christ.
What is your First Holy Communion? In my first Holy Communion I receive Christ’s body and blood for the first time on my lips. I ask Him to help me love my neighbor and Him, now and forever.
How many types of communion are there? There are two types of communion, Spiritual communion and physical communion. I want to receive both!
Where is Christ present during Mass? During the mass Christ is present (1) in His people, (2) in His Holy Word, (3) in His Body and Blood, (4) in the person of the priest, and (5) in the tabernacle. What is the tabernacle? The tabernacle is the place or golden box where we keep the body of Christ.
Why is the Body of Christ in the Tabernacle? The body of Christ is in the tabernacle for the sick, the dying, and to be with us to pray to Him in church.
Confession, Sin and Forgiveness
What is sin? Sin is freely choosing to do what is wrong
What is Mortal sin? Mortal sin is grave sin which breaks my relationship of love with God.
I must confess these sins to be forgiven.
What is Venial sin? Venial sin hurts me and others, and turns us away from God. God forgives me by repentance, prayer, almsgiving and mass.
What is confession? In confession, the priest in the person of Christ forgives my sins.
Show how to go to confession.
What are the conditions for forgiveness in confession? The conditions for forgiveness in confession are (1) being truly sorry, (2) confess my sins by their name, (3) truly want not to sin again (4) to do my penance. If I stole, I must return the fruits of my stealing.
Your Christian Life:
What is the resurrection? The resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead after three days in the tomb.
What is my resurrection? Jesus will also raise my body from the dead.
What is heaven? Heaven is seeing God face to face, being happy forever with Jesus, the angels and saints.
What is Hell? Hell is eternal punishment and separation from God because of my sins.
What is purgatory? Purgatory is the place after death where God purifies me from all sin, to be ready to see him face to face in heaven.
What is almsgiving? Almsgiving is giving money and good things to the poor.
How should I be hospitable to guests and the needy? I treat guests and the needy as if Christ was with me.
How do I act in Church? I arrive ten minutes early. I throw away gum and food before entering. When I arrive at my seat, I kneel and pray to God. I am quiet before and during mass. I listen to the word of God. I say the words of the people during mass. I can talk after mass is done.
How do I pray before communion? I ask God to make me worthy to receive Him. I thank Him for His great love for us. I make the sign of the cross before and after receiving. When the priest lifts up the host I say to myself, “My Lord and my God!” When the priest holds the cup I say to myself, “Now my Lord and my God!”
How do I pray after communion? After communion I go to my pew, kneel quietly for a while, and thank God for entering my heart. I can offer my communion for others.
Things about the Gospel and the Bible you must learn:
What is the gospel? The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ. God’s grace makes me able to believe and live the gospel, and in that way I am saved.
What are the scriptures? The scriptures are God's Holy Word, brought to us through the saints in the church.
What do we call the book of the Holy Scriptures? We call it the bible.
What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments: The Old Testament is the history of God choosing a people for Himself, before Jesus came. The New Testament is the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Who are the four Gospel writers? The four evangelists (gospel writers) are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
How do I learn things about God through the bishops and the people of God:
The Holy Spirit guides the bishops and the whole people of God to give me the true understanding of the gospel.
Show how to find books and verses in the bible. (open a bible and show how).
Tell in your own words about: (You may use a children’s bible or your parents may read the following passages from an adult bible and tell you the story in their own words.)
Old Testament:
Adam and Eve Genesis: 2
The Garden of Eden and the first sinGenesis: 3
Cain and AbelGenesis: 4: 1-16
Noah and the ArkGenesis: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: 1-17
Jacob's ladderGenesis: 32: 23-33
MosesExodus: 1, 2, 3, 4
Crossing the Red SeaExodus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14,
Receiving the Ten CommandmentsExodus: 19, 20
The golden calfExodus: 32
Jonah and the great fishJonah: 1, 2, 3, 4
SamsonJudges: 13, 14, 15, 16
David and Goliath1 Samuel: 17
Solomon's wisdom1 Kings: 3
New Testament:
The birth of JesusMatthew: 1: 18-25 and 2: 1-23
Luke: 1: 26-80, 2: 1-52
Christ and the little children Matthew 19: 13-15
Christ healing the sick Luke 4: 38-41
The widow of NainLuke 7: 11-17
Talitha (The little girl)Mark 5: 21-43
Christ healing the blind and othersJohn 9: 1-39
Jesus choosing the apostlesLuke 6: 12-16
Christ feeding 5000 people John 6:1-15
The Last Supper Mark 14: 12-31 // John 13:1-20
The passion and death of Jesus Matthew 26: 47-75, 27: 1-66
The resurrection of Jesus Mark 16: 1-20
CRECER EN LA FE
NIVEL DE LA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN
Para memorizar
El Padre Nuestro: Padre Nuestro que estás en el Cielo, Santificado sea tu nombre. Venga a nosotros tu Reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la Tierra como en el Cielo. Danos hoy el pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en la tentación y líbranos del mal, amén.
La Dios Te salve:Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, el Señor es contigo. Bendita tu eres entre todas las mujeres, y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre, Jesús. Santa María, Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros pecadores, ahora y en la hora de nuestra muerte. Amén.
Gloria al Padre: Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo. Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
La señal de la cruz: En el Nombre del Padre,
y del Hijo y del Espíritu santo. Amén.
La oración antes de dormir: ______
La Gracia antes de la comida: ______
La gracia después de la comida: Lo damos gracias, Dios omnipotente, para todo sus beneficios, quién vive y reina para siempre jamás. Y que las almas de los fieles difuntos descansen en paz. Amén.
El Credo: Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopoderoso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, de todo lo visible y lo invisible. Creo en un solo Señor, Jesucristo, Hijo único de Dios, nacido del Padre antes de todos los siglos: Dios de Dios, Luz de Luz, Dios verdadero de Dios verdadero, engendrado, no creado, de la misma naturaleza del Padre, por quien todo fue hecho; que por nosotros los hombres y nuestra salvación bajó del cielo, y por obra del Espíritu Santo se encarnó de María, la Virgen, y se hizo hombre; (inclinación) y por nuestra causa fue crucificado en tiempos de Poncio Pilato; padeció y fue sepultado, y resucitó al tercer día según las Escrituras, y subió al cielo, y está sentado a la derecha del Padre; y de nuevo vendrá con gloria para juzgar a vivos y muertos, y su reino no tendrá fin. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, Señor y dador de Vida, que procede del Padre y del Hijo, que con el Padre y el Hijo reciben una misma adoración y gloria. Y que habló por los profetas. Creo en la Iglesia, que es una, santa, católica y apostólica. Confieso que hay un solo bautismo para el perdón de los pecados. Espero la resurrección de los muertos y la vida del mundo futuro. Amén.
La oración “Ángel de la guarda”: Ángel de la Guarda, dulce compañía, no me desampares ni de noche ni de día. Porque si me dejes, yo me perdería. Amen.
Los Diez Mandamientos (en el orden):
I.Amarás a Dios por sobre todas las cosas.
II.No tomarás el Nombre de Dios en vano.
III.Santificarás las fiestas.
IV.Honrarás a tu padre y a tu madre.
V.No matarás.
VI.No cometerás actos impuros.
VII.No robarás.
VIII.No darás falso testimonio ni mentirás.
IX.No consentirás pensamientos ni deseos impuros.
X.No codiciarás los bienes ajenos.
Los dos más grandes mandamientos: 1. Ama al Señor con todo tú corazón, con todo tu alma y con toda tu mente. 2. Ama a tu prójimo como a tí mismo.
El acto de contrición: Señor mio Jesucristo, Dios y hombre verdadero, me pesa de todo corazón de haber pecado, porque he merecido el infierno y he perdido el cielo, pero sobre todo porque te ofendí a ti, que eres bondad infinita, a quien amo sobre todas las cosas. Propongo firmemente, con tu gracia, enmendar y evitar las ocasiones próximas de pecado, confesarme y cumplir la penitencia. Confío en que me perdonarás, por tu infinita misericordia. Amén.
Vas a aprender como explicar
(no memorizar - en tus propias palabras):
Dios y nosotros
1. ¿Quién te hizo? Dios me hizo.
2. ¿Cuántos dioses hay?Hay un solo Dios.
3. ¿Cuántas personas hay en Dios? Hay 3 personas en un solo Dios.
4. ¿Como se llaman? Se llaman el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo.
5. ¿Que significa “La Santísima Trinidad”? La significa que Dios es tres personas en un solo Dios, que comparte su vida divina con nosotros.
6. ¿Donde está Dios? Dios está en todas partes.
7. ¿De que te hizo?Dios me hizo de nada.
8. ¿Por qué Dios te hizo?Dios me hizo para conocerle, amarle y seguirle en está vida, y amar a todos los seres humanos, y para estar feliz siempre con El en la Gloria.
9. ¿Te ama Dios a ti? Si, Dios me ama.
10. ¿Que hizo Jesús se por ti? Jesús murió por mi en la cruz.
11. ¿Por qué se murió en la cruz Jesucristo por mi? Jesús se murió por mi para para perdonarme mis pecados.
12. ¿Donde está Jesús ahora? Ahora Jesús está sentado a la derecha del Padre en la Gloria.
13. ¿Quieres unirte a Jesús algún día en el cielo? ¡Si, mucho!
La oración
14. Cuenta como orar: En reunión o solos, pidiendo ayuda, agradeciendo su amor, pidiendo su bendición, hablando y escuchando a Dios. Orar por los enfermos, necesitados, por la familia, etc.
15. ¿Por quién debo orar? Debo orar para dar gracias, adorar y alabar a Dios. Debo orar para escuchar a Dios. Debo orar para el perdón de mis pecados. Debo orar por mi familia, mi parroquia, mis amigos, mi escuela, por los almas en el purgatorio, y por todo el mundo.
16. ¿Por que incas? Hinco para mostrar mi amor y respeto por Jesucristo presente en su cuerpo.
17. Muestra cómo doblar la rodilla:
18. ¿Por que haces la señal de la cruz? En mi bautismo, Jesús me libra del pecado por su cruz, y me lleva al amor y a la vida de le Santísima Trinidad.
19. Muestra cómo usar el agua bendita: Uso el agua bendita para bendecirme, para bendecir a otros, para bendecir a los enfermos, para bendecir a mi casa, y para bendecir a todas cosas buenas. Entrando al templo, en le entrada hay una pequeña piletita o fuente, lo cual siempre tiene agua bendita. Lo usamos mojando nuestros dedos y con ella nos bendecimos haciéndonos la señal de la cruz.
20. ¿Que es un ángel? Un ángel es un ser de puro espíritu, hecho por Dios para ser su mensajero.
21. ¿Que son los ángeles de la guarda? Los ángeles de la guarda son un ángel amigo que nos cuida y nos ayuda a amar a las personas y a Dios, y siempre ruega por nos.
22. ¿Quienes son los santos? Todos los miembros de la iglesia que han muerto y están felices con Dios en el cielo para siempre (como San Isidro, Santa Clara, San José, San Ramón, etc.)
23. Cuenta de la vida de un Santito: (Tu puedes escoger de cual.)
24. ¿Que es un mártir? Un mártir es alguien que muere por el amor de Jesús.
Los sacramentos
25. ¿Cuales son los siete sacramentos? Los siete sacramentos son bautismo, eucaristía, confirmación, confesión, matrimonio, sacerdotal y la santa unción.
Bautismo:
26. ¿Que hace tu bautismo? Mi bautismo me libra del pecado original,me hace hijo de Dios, me hace miembro del pueblo de Dios, y me une a Jesús, como su hermano y un miembro de su cuerpo.