Faith Exploration Resources
The Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Sacraments of Healing
Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Service
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Learn more about the seven Sacraments here.
The Ten Commandments
- I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me.
- You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
- Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not kill.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
- You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
The Great Commandment
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your
soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your
neighbor as yourself.”
Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3-10
Order of the Mass
Introductory Rites
Entrance Song
Greeting
Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Holy Water or Penitential Rite
Glory to God
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading – usually from Old Testament
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading – from New Testament Letters
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Homily
Profession of Faith – Nicene Creed
General Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory Song – Presentation of the Gifts
Preparation of the Bread and Wine
Invitation to Prayer
Prayer over the Gifts
Preface
Acclamation – Holy, Holy, Holy
Eucharistic Prayer with Acclamation
Great Amen
Communion Rite
Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Breaking of the Bread
Prayers before Communion
Lamb of God
Holy Communion
Communion Song
Concluding Rite
Silent Reflection or Song of Praise
Prayer after Communion
Greeting
Blessing
Dismissal
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Courage – Fortitude
Wonder and Awe – Fear of the Lord
Understanding
Knowledge
Right Judgment – Counsel
Reverence – Piety
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Charity
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Generosity
- Gentleness
- Faithfulness
- Modesty
- Self-Control
- Chastity
Holy Days
(observed in the United States)
December 25 – Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord
January 1 – Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
40 Days after Easter – Ascension of the Lord
August 15 – Assumption
November 1 – All Saints Day
December 8 – Immaculate Conception
Corporal Works of Mercy- for the body
Feed the hungry.
Give drink to the thirsty.
Clothe the naked.
Shelter the homeless.
Visit the sick.
Visit the imprisoned.
Bury the dead.
Spiritual Works of Mercy– for the spirit
Warm the sinner.
Teach the ignorant.
Counsel the doubtful.
Comfort the sorrowful.
Bear wrongs patiently.
Forgive injuries.
Pray for the living and the dead.
Way of the Cross
Scriptural
- Jesus prays in the Garden of Olives.
- Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested.
- Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin.
- Jesus is denied by Peter.
- Jesus is condemned by Pontius Pilate.
- Jesus is scourged and crowned with thrones.
- Jesus is made to carry the cross.
- Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus.
- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
- Jesus is crucified.
- Jesus promised the kingdom to the thief who repents.
- Jesus speaks to his mother and his friend John.
- Jesus dies on the cross.
- Jesus is laid in the tomb.