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 +

Week 11 - The Epiphany

In our new year of study, let us try to follow the example of the Magi who were humble, steadfast and wise in their studies which led them to Christ. Like them, we too must journey to Christ. This journey can be physical, mental, emotional and sometimes scientific. Like them we must acknowledge Christ in humility and adoration, bringing what gifts we have to honour His divinity and humanity.

This week's definition:
EPIPHANY: The feast on which we remember Christ's making Himself known to the Magi. Epiphany comes from the Greek word meaning 'manifestation.'

This week's prayer:
God of love, Father of all, the darkness that covered the earth has given way to the bright dawn of your Word made flesh. Make us a people of this light. Make us faithful to your Word, that we may bring your life to the waiting world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. +

Have a super week everyone!