All Saints Day

All Saints' Day (also called All Hallows or Hallowmas), is often shortened to All Saints, is a feast celebrated on November 1 in Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity in honour of all the saints, known and unknown.

In terms of Roman Catholic theology, the feast commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in heaven, while the next day, All Souls' Day, commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached heaven.

On Sunday November 2nd we will be dressing up as our favourite Martyr Saint.

Here is a link to a list of martyrs that you can dress up as.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Catholic_martyrs_of_the_English_Reformation

Stations of the Cross

Although it is not required, it is best to begin with an Act of Contrition between each station. Then think of Our Lord’s suffering as you visit each station. Let your heart speak to him.

1. Jesus is Condemned to death.
2. Jesus accepts his cross.
3. Jesus falls under the cross.
4. Jesus meets his mother.
5. Simon helps Jesus.
6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
7. Jesus falls again.
8. Jesus speaks to the woman.
9. Jesus falls a third time.
10. Jesus is stripped of his clothes.
11. Jesus is nailed to the cross.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
13. Our Lady receives the body of Jesus.
14. Our lady watches her son being buried.

Prayers For Everyday

The sign of the cross
In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost.

The Lord’s Prayer

OUR FATHER how art in heaven, hollowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it was in heaven. Give us your daily bread; and forgive us trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us no into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary

HAIL MARY, full of grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among woman, 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 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.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord; who was concieved by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pointus Pilate, was cruicfied, died, and was buried. He descened into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, The Father Almighty; from thence He shall come 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 Ressurection of The Body, and Life Everlasting. Amen.

The Confiteor

I confess to the Almighty God, to the blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the exceedingly in thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my most greivous fault. Therefore, I beseecg blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, to orat to the Lord our God for me. May Almighty God have mercy on me. forgive me my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen. May The Almighty and merciful Lord Grant me pardon, absolution, and remission of all my sins. Amen.

Week 15 - Saint Project

Today and next week we will continue to do research on the saints.
These websites are helpful:

http://catholic.org/saints
http://www.catholic-pages.com/dir/saints.asp

Use this format to help you gather information:

NAME:
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
BORN/DIED:
FEAST DAY:
SYMBOL:
PATRON OF:
PRAYER FOR THIS PARTICULAR SAINT:
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:
HOW THEY WERE CHRIST-LIKE:

This week's definition:
SAINTS: are those who were very close to God on earth nad practiced virtue iand who are now in heaven. The Church honours the saints because they hlep us by their prayers and by the good example of their lives.

This week's prayer:
Please find a prayer attributed to the saint you have chosen for your project. Grow in knowledge and prayer of this saint.

Week 14 - Saints, Relics & Images

We all like to carry pictures of our loved ones so that we may feel close to them. Religious objects work in the same way. A crucifix reminds us of Jesus' great sacrifice and love for us. We remember a certain saint when we see their picture and they help us to think and pray better. Saints were people just like us. Now they are in Heaven. God wants us to honour them. We should not only pray to them but imitate their love for Christ.

This week's definition:
RELIC: An object connected with a saint, such as a part of the body or clothes. A relic is holy.

This week's prayer:
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You. Bring peace into the world by bringing Your peace into the hearts of all. Help us to turn away from sin and to follo you in love and service. Glory be yours for ever and ever. Amen +

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Week 13 - The Resurrection & Life Everlasting

Death is a part of life. We all must die but there is life beyond death. Jesus is in Heaven, our true home, where He is preparing a place for us when we die. Jesus rose from the dead so that we may live forever. He rose from the dead to show that He is true God and that we also will rise again. He shares His resurrection with us by grace in our souls. We can receive this grace from the sacraments.

This week's definition:
RESURRECTION: those who have done good will rise to live an eternal life with God.

This week's prayer:
JESUS PRAYER
Jesus, our Lord and our Brother, save us in your love. Amen. +

HAVE A PEACEFUL WEEK!

Week 12 - The Communion of Saints

Our Catholic faith is rich in spirit and history. After Christ ascended into heaven, His followers gathered together and obeyed lovingly all that Christ asked of them. This togetherness is what we refer to as communion. The rituals and faith we share in the Church was started by Christ while He was on earth and handed down to us through His apostles. We are also in spiritual communion with those who share in our baptism - the saints in heaven and the holy souls in purgatory. Truly we have alot to be proud of.

This week's definition:
COMMUNION OF SAINTS: the spiritual union between the faithful on earth, the souls in purgatory and the saints in heaven.

This week's prayer: taken from 'The Apostle's Creed'
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 +