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Lesson 11b: Sacramental Learning

(a) Anointing of the Sick and (b) Holy Orders Read Lesson 34: Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders in the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism Book #2 For this week’s sacramental learning lesson we will cover 2 sacraments. This is a hearty lesson and if you prefer you can break it up into separate lessons,Continue reading “Lesson 11b: Sacramental Learning”

Lesson 11a: Sacramental Learning

Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders Read Lesson 34: Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders in the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism Book #2 For this week’s sacramental learning lesson we will cover 2 sacraments. This is a hearty lesson and if you prefer you can break it up into separate lessons, this isContinue reading “Lesson 11a: Sacramental Learning”

Lesson 10: was Crucified, Died, and was buried;

Jesus loves you and me so much that He allowed Himself to be nailed to the Cross for our sins. Jesus Christ died for our sins on Good Friday. He willingly offered up His life in order to open Heaven for us. Some of Jesus’ friends took Him down from the Cross and tenderly buriedContinue reading “Lesson 10: was Crucified, Died, and was buried;”

All Souls Day

Happy Feast of All Souls Day! It is known as Day of the Dead in Mexico. It is the commemoration of all the faithful departed, that is, the souls of all Christians who died but have not yet received salvation, who are currently in Purgatory. Souls that are not perfectly cleansed from venial sins, orContinue reading “All Souls Day”

Lesson 9: Suffered under Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate ordered the Roman soldiers to torture Jesus, but Jesus had done nothing wrong. Who was Pontius Pilate? Marcus Pontius Pilate was the fifth Roman governor of Judaea under the Emperor Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, ruling during Jesus’ adulthood. During Passover Jesus was arrested and taken to be tried before the Sanhedrin, the JewishContinue reading “Lesson 9: Suffered under Pontius Pilate”

Lesson 8: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the Virgin Mary

Jesus Christ was made man by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All three Divine persons of the Holy Trinity chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Mother of God. The Blessed Virgin Mary – Who was she? Her parents St. Joachim and St. Anne hadContinue reading “Lesson 8: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the Virgin Mary”

Lesson 7: Sacramental Learning

Baptism is the sacrament through which we are freed from sin, become children of God and members of Christ and his Church, and share in the Church’s mission. Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to theContinue reading “Lesson 7: Sacramental Learning”

STEM Challenge

Our Lady of the Cape Miracle of the Ice Bridge Our parish held a festival celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th from 12:00 to 4:00PM. The event was for families with children of all ages. It was a wonderful event for all ages. There were multiple activities going onContinue reading “STEM Challenge”

Lesson 6: Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord

Jesus Christ is God. He is the second person of the Holy Trinity. Jesus also became a man and lived on earth. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ******* Read lesson 7 The Incarnation inContinue reading “Lesson 6: Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord”

Lesson 5: Creator of Heaven and Earth Part 2

God created all things – visible and invisible. The most important creatures God made are human beings and angels. Why did God create? God created all things because of His goodness and love. There are 2 creation stories in the Bible (Genesis) The first was written about the formation of the world in days: light,Continue reading “Lesson 5: Creator of Heaven and Earth Part 2”