The Mass and Holy Eucharist *****Read Lessons 26-28 in the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism Book #2 **** This sacrament infuses into the soul great interior peace, a strong inclination to virtue, and great willingness to practice it, thus rendering it easy to walk in the path of perfection. St. Alphonsus Liguori In this week’s sacramentalContinue reading “Lesson 21: Sacramental Learning”
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Bow in the Clouds
Sign of the Covenant God said to Noah and to his sons with him: “See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you: all the birds, and the various tame and wild animals that were with you and came out ofContinue reading “Bow in the Clouds”
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 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 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”
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 4: Creator of Heaven and Earth part 1
God created all things – visible and invisible. The most important creatures God made are human beings and angels. **** Read Lesson 4 Creation and Angels in the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism book #2 ***** Humans Soul and body Humans are creatures composed of body and soul made to the image and likeness of God.Continue reading “Lesson 4: Creator of Heaven and Earth part 1”
Lesson 3: Sacramental Learning
What is a Sacrament? During sacramental learning weeks we will cover lessons that pertain to sacramental preparation. We have one child in the first year of Confirmation preparation and this will be a main focus; thinking about Confirmation. Our lessons will be varied and not necessarily align with our parish’s lesson plans for the sacramentalContinue reading “Lesson 3: Sacramental Learning”
Lesson 2: God the Father Almighty
The Holy Trinity is 3 Divine Persons in one God. God the Father is the first person of the Holy Trinity. HOLY TRINITY 3 eternal persons with equal power The FATHER is responsible for creation. The SON was sent to become man and save the world. The HOLY SPIRIT is in charge of guiding theContinue reading “Lesson 2: God the Father Almighty”
