Reviewer in Catechetics
Reviewer in Catechetics
Doxology
BASIC PRAYERS
The Creed – is an organic summary of the
What is Prayer?
essential elements of the Church’s faith
Prayer is simply HEARTFELT
-come from the latin word “Credo” which
communication with God Trinitarian
means “I believe”
God invites us into relationship with
Him is both Personal and Communal. -the Nicene Creed is also called the Niceno-
He speaks through His Son, Jesus Constantinopolitan Creed, because it was
Christ, the word made flesh defined at the Council of Nicaea (324 A.D)
Prayer is our response to God who is and Contantinople (381 A.D)
already speaking or, better yet,
Pontius Pilate did not command the
revealing Himself to us. Therefore,
crucifixion. It was the JEWS
prayer is not merely an exchange of
St. John is the most beloved apostle
works but it engages the whole person
of Jesus.
in a relationship with God the Father,
through the Son and in the Holy Spirit 4 Marks of the Church
Personal Prayer-between you and God One
Holy
Communal Prayer- to pray with others
Catholic
GOD IS THE HOLY TRINITY Apostolic Church
God the Father- Creator The Fatima Prayer
God the Son- Redeemer O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from
the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven,
God the Holy Spirit- Sanctifier
especially those who are in most need of
The word communicating with God is your mercy
much broader than talking to like any
3 Children who saw Lady of Fatima
conversation with anybody
Silence is the language of God Lucia
Francisco
Sign of the Cross – shortest but powerful
Jacinta
5 Purpose of Sign of the Cross
The Angelus
Mark of Baptism
Hail Holy Queen
Mark of Discipleship
Acceptance of Suffering Salve- Salvation
Imparts Blessings
Regina- Queen
Move against the Devil
MYSTERIES
Hail Mary- The Angelic Salvation
Joyful Mysteries (Monday and Saturday)
-prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
-Early Life of Jesus Christ
Our Father- known to be the greatest
prayer among the Christian prayer The Annunciation
- Angel Gabriel announced to Mary the
-this is because Jesus is the one who taught
She is chosen by God
us this prayer
- Jesus is our Mediator to God the Father
The Visitation
- visited her cousin Elizabeth - God sent St. Michael to fight the
The Birth of Jesus (Nativity) demons
-Bethlehem - White and blue cloth mantle crowned
The Presentation of Jesus Christ in with 12 stars and a serpent on her feet
the Temple The Coronation of Our Lady in
Finding Jesus at the temple Heaven
- 10 days
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and
Friday) Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
Agony in the Garden - Mysteries of Light
- praying at the garden of Gethsemane - Expresses the ministry of Jesus
- Not my will but Yours will be Done - St. John Paul II
Scourging at the Pillar The Baptism of Jesus
- capital punishment of Romans - Jordan River baptized by His cousin St.
civilization John the Baptist
- latigo with thorns - 30 years old when Jesus is baptized
- 39 to 40 slashes - symbolize humility to start His mission
- Blasphemy He started it to Himself first
Crowning with Thorns The Wedding feast at Cana
- accused of blasphemy - first miracle that Jesus performed
- King of Jews - He turned the water into wine
Carrying of the Cross - Mary ask Jesus to refill the wine
- Golgotha Hill The Proclamation of the Kingdom
- just like 4 sacks of rice of God
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus - 8 Beatitudes
Christ 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit
- capital punishment of the Romans 2. Blessed are those who mourn
- Mary and St. John 3. Blessed are the meek
4. Blessed are those who hunger and
Glorious Mysteries ( Wednesday and
thirst for righteousness
Sunday)
5. Blessed are the Merciful
-Victory between sin and death 6. Blessed are the pure in Heart
7. Blessed are the Peacemakers
The Resurrection of Jesus 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted
- 3 days (Sunday) for righteousness
- Easter Sunday The Transfiguration
- we renew our baptismal and promises - Peter, James and John
- the most important - Mt. Tabor
The Accension of Jesus in Heaven - Mosses (10 commandments) and
- He told the apostles to continue His Elijah (Major Prophets)
mission The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
The Descent of the Holy Spirit - highest form of worship
- Birth of the Church
- Pentecost HOW TO COMPOSE OWN PRAYER
- tongue of fire
A- ADORATION
- the beginning of the Church
- an adjectives to worship God
- Pope Peter
- Examples: Merciful, Forgiving,
Assumption of Blessed Virgin
Loving, Powerful
Mary
- Revelation by St. John C-CONTRITION
- happens during the war of heaven and
-saying sorry to God
hell
-asking forgiveness and mercy 12.Judas Iscariot- he was replaced by
Matthias
-Examples: Lord forgives us for
God sacrifice His life therefore, there’s
everything we have done wrong to
Glory
anyone and You.
Easter Sunday- God’s reborn
Lord sorry for all my sins Pentecost-marks the beginning of
shortcomings, misgivings especially the Church
to You. Jesus stayed 40 days for the Holy
Spirit to come down
T- THANKSGIVING Through Sacraments God makes us
-thanking Lord for the blessings He gave feel His grace
us
Examples: Lord thank you for giving ROSARIUM
me my life, family, friends,
classmates, teachers, your love and - Means “Garden of Roses”
support - Latin word for rosary
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