THE SACRED HEART

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THE IMMACULATE HEART

 

Encouraging Devotion to The Sacred Heart and The Immaculate Heart

 

 

 

 

THIS SITE IS BASICALLY A GUIDE TO DEVOTIONS TO THE  SACRED HEART AND THE IMMACULATE HEART. A MORE COMPREHENSIVE WEB SITE IS AVAILABLE AT        www.sacredheart-prayers.com

 

 

 

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THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE

OF PRAYER

 

Please can you pray for

Pauline Pace, Patricia Dobbyn,

 who are very sick.

 

 We pray also for those with serious ailments

especially Penny Thompson and Emily Light.

 

May the healing power of the Risen Lord be with these people and the  comfort and peace of God Our Father, We pray this prayer through Christ Our Lord, who lives and reigns in the unity of The Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever, Amen.

 

 

R.I.P.

 Moira Parker 2007, 

Pat Brady 29 July 2007

Peter Dopheide 24 August 2007

May Lindsay 16 September 2007.

 

First Friday Devotions

11am-12noon followed by Mass at

St. Francis de Sales and All Souls Parish

2a Albert Road, Devonport, North Shore City,

New Zealand

 

First Saturday Devotions

After the 9am Mass concluding at 10.30am at

St. Francis de Sales and All Souls Parish

 2a Albert Road, Devonport, North Shore City,

New Zealand

 

 

 

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1/ Devotions to THE SACRED HEART

2/ Devotions to THE IMMACULATE HEART

3/ The Rosary

4/ Devonport Sacramental Programme – New Zealand.

4a/ CURRICULUM FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

4b/Session One:  Sunday 24  February 2008  Parental Guide   

4c/Session Two:  Sunday  2  March     2008  Parental Guide

4d/Session Three: Sunday  9 March       2008 Parental Guide

5/ Site information

6/ Link to http://www.sacredheart-prayers.com/

 

 

 

 

 

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

 

An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Most sweet Jesus, humbly kneeling at Thy feet, we renew the consecration of our family to Thy Divine Heart. Be Thou our King forever! In Thee we have full and entire confidence. May Thy spirit penetrate our thoughts, our desires, our words and our deeds. Bless our undertakings, share in our joys, in our trials, and in our labours. Grant us to know Thee better, to love Thee more, to serve Thee without faltering.

 

Litany of the Sacred Heart

Lord, have mercy 
Christ, have mercy 
Lord, have mercy 

Christ, hear us 
Christ, graciously hear us. 

God the Father of Heaven, 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God, 
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, 
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, 
Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty, 
Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God, 
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, 
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, 
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, 
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, 
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, 
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, 
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge, 
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity, 
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased, 
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received, 
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful, 
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee,
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, 
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, 
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, 
Heart of Jesus, obedient to death, 
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, 
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, 
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, 
Heart of Jesus, our peace and our reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins 
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee, 
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee,
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints, 

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, 
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, 
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, 

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

have mercy on us.
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spare us, O Lord.

graciously hear us, O Lord.

have mercy on us, O Lord.


R. Make our hearts like to Thine.

 

An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
[For the First Friday of the Month]

ADORABLE Heart of Jesus, glowing with love for us and Inflamed with zeal for our salvation: O Heart! ever sensible of our misery and the wretchedness to which our sins have reduced us, infinitely rich in mercy to heal the wounds of our souls, behold us humbly prostrate before Thee to express the sorrow that fills our hearts for the coldness and indifference with which we have so long requited the numberless benefits that Thou hast conferred upon us. With a deep sense of the outrages that have been heaped upon Thee by our sins and the sins of others, we come to make a solemn reparation of honour to thy most sacred majesty. It was our sins that overwhelmed Thy Heart with bitterness; it was the weight of our iniquities that pressed down Thy face to the earth in the Garden of Olives, and caused Thee to expire in anguish and agony on the Cross.

But now, repenting and sorrowful, we cast ourselves at Thy feet, and implore forgiveness. Adorable Heart of Jesus, source of true contrition and ever merciful to the penitent sinner, impart to our hearts the spirit of penance, and give to our eyes a fountain of tears, that we may sincerely bewail our sins now and for the rest of our days. Oh, would that we could blot them out, even with our blood! Pardon them, O Lord, in Thy mercy, and pardon and convert to Thee all that have committed irreverences and sacrileges against Thee in the Sacrament of Thy Love, and thus give another proof that Thy mercy is above all Thy works. Divine Jesus, with Thee there are mercy and plentiful redemption: deliver us from our sins, accept the sincere desire we now entertain, and our holy resolution, relying on the assistance of Thy grace, henceforth to be faithful to Thee. And in order to repair the sins of ingratitude by which we have grieved Thy most tender and loving Heart, we are resolved in the future ever to love and honour Thee in the most adorable Sacrament of the Altar, where Thou art ever present to hear and grant our petitions, and to be the food and life of our souls. Be Thou, O compassionate Jesus! our Mediator with Thy Heavenly Father, Whom we have so grievously offended; strengthen our weakness, confirm these our resolutions of amendment, and as Thy Sacred Heart is our refuge and our hope when we have sinned, so may It be the strength and support of our repentance, that nothing in life or death may ever again separate us from Thee. Amen.

 

Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

 

Of the many promises Our Lord Jesus Christ did reveal to Saint Margaret Mary in favour of souls devoted to His Sacred Heart the principal ones are as follows:

1.   I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.
2.   I will give peace in their families.
3.   I will console them in all their troubles.
4.   I will be their refuge in life and especially in death.
5.   I will abundantly bless all their undertakings.
6.   Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and Infinite ocean of mercy.
7.   Tepid souls shall become fervent.
8.   Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection.
9.   I will bless those places wherein the image of  My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated.
10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.
11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall have their names eternally written in my Heart.
12. In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all       those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.

 

Devotional History.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a devotion that focuses attention on the physical Heart is the symbol of His redemptive love. Although tradition often situates the beginning of the practice of the devotion to the year 1000, it might be more accurate to place its birth during the time of the great mystics [St. Anselm and St. Bernard] between 1050 and 1150. By the middle ages, because of a strong emphasis on the Passion of our Lord, and because of the efforts of St. Bonaventure and St. Gertrude the Great, the devotion became popularized as a means of worshipping the mystery of Christ, living in the Church.

This devotion was promoted by great Saints, including St. Albert the Great, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Francis de Sales, as well as the great religious orders, such as the Benedictines, the Dominicans, and the Carthusians. However, it must be recorded that the Saint who is most often associated with this devotion is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque [1647-1690]. After she received the Vision of the Sacred Heart, which popularized the devotion, she was scorned by her mother superior who thought her to be delusional. The Saint took ill. Mother superior told St. Margaret Mary that she would believe the miracle of the vision if the Saint were cured. She was and St. Margaret was able to promote the devotion under the guidance of her spiritual director, St. Claude Colombiere. Several books have been published on her extensive letters, sayings and the revelations given to her by Our Lord.

Her private revelations promoted the establishment of a liturgical feast day and the practice of offering reparation for the outrages committed against the Blessed Sacrament on the First Fridays and the Promises of the Sacred Heart. 

St. Alphonsus was heavily influenced by St. Margaret Mary in his own devotion to the Sacred Heart.

In modern times it was Pope Pius IX who, in 1856, established the Feast of the Sacred Heart and encouraged the efforts of the Apostleship of Prayer-------a confraternity of faithful Catholics who encourage groups, families, and communities to consecrate themselves to the Sacred Heart.. In 1928 Pope Pius XI issued his encyclical Miserentissimus Redemptor on reparation to the Sacred Heart. In 1956 Pope Pius XII published his encyclicalHaurietis aquas on the nature of devotion to the Sacred Heart.

The devotion is usually practiced in preparation for the Feast of the Sacred Heart following the Second Sunday after Pentecost. It is also practiced in conjunction with the monthly First Friday observance that is traditional in many parishes.
 


ABOUT THE DEVOTION

The devotion of all devotions is love for Jesus Christ. A devout author laments the sight of so many persons who pay attention to various devotions, but neglect devotion to the Sacred Heart. there are are many preachers and confessors who say great things, but speak little of love for Jesus Christ.

The love of Jesus Christ ought to be the principal devotion of a Catholic. Lack of devotion to the Sacred Heart is the reason for frequent relapses into serious sin, because people pay scant attention, and are not sufficiently encouraged to acquire the love of Jesus, which is the golden cord which unites and binds the soul to God. . . The Father will love us in the same proportion as we love Jesus Christ. . . We will never be formed in the image of the Lord, nor even desire to be formed in His image, if we do not meditate upon the love which Jesus Christ has shown us.

For this purpose it is related in the life of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a nun of the Visitation Order, that our Saviour revealed to this servant His wish that the devotion and the Feast of His Sacred Heart should be established and propagated in the Church. In this way, devout believers would, by their adoration and prayer, make reparation for the injuries His Heart constantly receives from ungrateful humanity when He is exposed in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. It is also related that while this devout nun was praying before the Blessed Sacrament, Jesus Christ showed her His Heart surrounded by thorns, with a cross on the top, and in a throne of flames.

"Behold the Heart," she reports that Jesus spoke to her, "that has loved humanity, and has spared nothing for them, even to consuming itself to give them pledges of Its love, but which receives from the majority of people, no other return but ingratitude, and insults toward the Sacrament of Love."

The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is nothing more than an exercise of love toward our loving Saviour. Therefore, the principal object of this devotion, the spiritual object of this devotion, is the love with which the Heart of Jesus is inflamed toward all. Let us now attempt to satisfy the devotion of those who are enamored of Jesus Christ, and who desire to honor him in the Most Holy Sacrament, by a novena of holy meditations and affections to His Sacred Heart.


The First Friday of the Month

It was the special desire of our Lord Jesus Christ, revealed to Blessed Margaret Mary, that the first Friday of each month be consecrated to the devotion to and adoration of His most Sacred Heart. In order to better prepare for it, it would be well to read, the evening before, some book treating of this devotion, or of the Passion of Our Lord, and to make a short visit to the Blessed Sacrament. On the day itself we should, on awaking, offer and consecrate ourselves, with all our thoughts, words, and actions, to Jesus, that His Sacred Heart may be thereby honored and glorified. We should visit some church as early as possible; and as we kneel before Jesus, truly present in the tabernacle, let us endeavor to awaken in our soul a deep sorrow at the thought of the innumerable offenses continually heaped upon His most Sacred Heart in this Sacrament of His love; and surely we cannot find this difficult if we have the least degree of love for Jesus. Should we, however, find our love to be cold or lukewarm, let us consider earnestly the many reasons we have for giving our hearts to Jesus. After this we must acknowledge with sorrow the faults of which we have been guilty through our want of respect in presence of the Blessed Sacrament, or through our negligence in visiting and receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion.

The Communion of this day should be offered by the adorers of the Sacred Heart with the intention of making some satisfaction for all the ingratitude which Jesus receives in the Most Holy Sacrament, and the same spirit should animate all our actions during the day.

As the object of this devotion is to inflame our hearts with an ardent love for Jesus, and to repair thereby, as far as lies in our power, all the outrages which are daily committed against the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, it is evident that these exercises are not confined to any particular day. Jesus is equally deserving of our love at all times; and as this most loving Saviour is daily and hourly loaded with insults and cruelly treated by His creatures, it is but just that we should strive each day to make an the reparation in our power. Those, therefore, who are prevented from practicing this devotion on the first Friday can do so on any other day during the month. In the same manner they may offer the first Communion of each month for this intention, consecrating the whole day to the honor and glory of the Sacred Heart, and performing in the same spirit all the pious exercises they were unable to accomplish on the first Friday.

Moreover, Our Lord suggested another feature in this consoling devotion of the First Friday, by the faithful practice of which he led Blessed Margaret Mary to expect the grace of final perseverance, and that of receiving the Sacraments of the Church before dying, in favor of those who should observe it. This was to make a novena of Communions in honour of the Sacred Heart on the first Friday of the month for nine successive months.

 

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THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

 

 

References that refer to Mary as “Thee” or “Thy” are not assuming or placing her as Deity,

 

but are OLD ENGLISH for a very esteemed person.

The Five First Saturdays

Mary's Great Promise at Fatima -The Five First Saturdays are intended to honour and to make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for all the blasphemes and ingratitude of people. This devotion and the wonderful promises connected with it were revealed by the Blessed Virgin at Fatima, a small village in Portugal. Our Lady appeared to three children there in 1917, and one of the little girls, Lucy, tells us that Our Lady said.

        The observance of the First Saturday in honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is intended to make reparation to it for the sins of mankind. This devotion was revealed by the Blessed Virgin to three children, Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia to whom she appeared at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. On June 13, 1917, Our Lady specifically stated in speaking to Lucia: "Jesus wants to make use of you to make me known and loved. He wants to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. 
       Our Lady repeated this in the July 13th apparition when, after the vision of Hell that was granted to the three children, she said: "You have seen Hell, where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace." Our Lady asks for reparation. "There are so many souls whom the Justice of God condemns for sins committed against me, that I have come to ask reparation." 
       "O my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (Sacrifice Prayer) 

 

The following First Saturday devotions are important  in honouring

the Immaculate Heart of Mary:

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1. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
2. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 
3. Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
4. Act of Reparation
5. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

This is the Great Promise of the Heart of Mary that is alongside that of the Heart of Jesus.

To obtain the promise of the Heart of Mary the following conditions are required:

I promise to help at the hour of death, with the graces needed for salvation, whoever on the First Saturday of five consecutive months shall:

(1) Confession made within eight days and especially with the intention of making reparation for the offenses made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. If one forgets in Confession to make such an intention, he can formulate it in the following Confession, taking advantage of the first opportunity available for Confession.
(2) Communion made in the grace of God with the same intention as for the Confession.
(3) The Communion must be received on the First Saturday of the month.
(4) The Confession and the Communion must be repeated for five consecutive months, without interruption, otherwise one must start all over again.
(5) Rosary recited with at least five decades, for the same intention as the Confession.
(6) “Keeping me company for fifteen minutes while meditating on fifteen mysteries of the Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me.”

 

 

 

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (1)

       Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and tender Mother of all people, I consecrate myself to you and to your Immaculate Heart, and recommend to you my family, my country, and the whole human race. Please accept my consecration, dearest Mother, and use me as you wish, to accomplish your designs upon the world.  O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, rule over me, and teach me how to allow the Heart of Jesus to rule and triumph in me and around me, as it has ruled and triumphed in you. Amen.

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (2)

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth and tender Mother of children, men and women, in accordance with thy ardent wish made known at Fatima, I consecrate to thee myself, my brethren, my country and the whole human race. Reign over us and teach us how to make the Heart of Jesus reign and triumph in us and around us as It has reigned and triumphed in thee.

Reign over us, dearest Mother, that we may be thine in prosperity and in adversity; in joy and in sorrow; in health and in sickness; in life and in death. O most compassionate Heart of Mary, Queen of Virgins, watch over our minds and our hearts and preserve them from the deluge of impurity which thou didst lament so sorrowfully at Fatima. We want to be pure like thee. We want to atone for the many sins committed against Jesus and Thee. We want to call down upon our country and the whole world the peace of God in justice and charity.

Therefore, we now promise to imitate thy virtues by the practice of a Christian life without regard to human respect. We resolve to receive Holy Communion on the First Saturday of every month and to offer thee five decades of the Rosary each day together with our sacrifices in a spirit of reparation and penance. Amen


Act of Reparation  to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

        Most Holy Virgin, and our beloved Mother, we listen with grief to the complaints of thy Immaculate Heart, surrounded with thorns which ungrateful people place therein at every moment by their blasphemies and ingratitude. Moved by the ardent desire of loving thee as our Mother and of promoting true devotion to thy Immaculate Heart, we prostrate ourselves at thy feet to prove the sorrow we feel for the grief that people cause thee and to atone by means of our prayers and sacrifices for the offenses with which people return thy tender love. Obtain for them and for us the pardon of so many sins. A word from thee will obtain grace and forgiveness for us all. Hasten O Lady, the conversion of sinners, that they may love Jesus and cease to offend God, already so much offended, and thus avoid eternal punishment. Turn thine eyes of mercy toward us so that henceforth we may love God with all our hearts while on earth and enjoy Him forever in Heaven. Amen.


Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,                        Have mercy on us.
God the Son, redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,

Heart of Mary,                                                       Pray for us.
Heart of Mary, after God’s own Heart,
Heart of Mary, in union with the Heart of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, the vessel of the Holy Spirit,
Heart of Mary, shrine of the Trinity,
Heart of Mary, home of the Word,
Heart of Mary, immaculate in your creation,
Heart of Mary, flooded with grace,
Heart of Mary, blessed of all hearts,
Heart of Mary, Throne of glory,
Heart of Mary, Abyss of humbleness,
Heart of Mary, Victim of love,
Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross,
Heart of Mary, comfort of the sad,
Heart of Mary, refuge of the sinner,
Heart of Mary, hope of the dying,
Heart of Mary, seat of mercy,

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

L: Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart.
A: Conform our hearts to the heart of Jesus.

Let us pray:
O most merciful God, who for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the wretched, has made the Immaculate Heart of Mary most like in tenderness and pity to the Heart of Jesus, grant that we, who now commemorate her most sweet and loving heart, may by the merits of her intercession, ever live in the fellowship of the hearts of both Mother and Son, through the same Christ our Lord. – Amen

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(abbreviated version)

V/ Lord, have mercy. R/ Lord, have mercy. V/ Christ, have mercy. R/ Christ, have mercy. V/ Lord, have mercy.  R/ Lord, have mercy. V/ Jesus, hear us. R/ Jesus, graciously hear us. V/ God, the Father of Heaven,   R/ have mercy on us. V/ God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,   R/ have mercy on us.  V/ God, the Holy Spirit,  R/ have mercy on us. V/ Holy Trinity, One God, R/ have mercy on us.

R/ for ff: pray for us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, R/ spare us, O Lord, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, R/ graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world.  R/ have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R/ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

 Let us pray. Grant, we beg you, O Lord God, that we your servants, may enjoy lasting health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enter into the joy of eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. R/ Amen

 

 

 

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How To Pray The Rosary

Introduction

The Rosary is divided into five decades. Each decade represents a mystery or event in the life of Jesus. There are four sets of "Mysteries of the Rosary" (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious). These four "Mysteries of the Rosary" therefore contain, a total of twenty mysteries. The Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries are then said on specific days of the week (see each set of mysteries below). During private recitation of the Rosary, each decade requires devout meditation on a specific mystery. Public recitation of the Rosary (two or more people), requires a leader to announce each of the mysteries before the decade, and start each prayer (see "The Family Rosary" below).The Apostle's Creed is said on the Crucifix; the Our Father is said on each of the Large Beads; the Hail Mary is said on each of the Small Beads; the Glory Be after the three Hail Mary's at the beginning of the Rosary, and after each decade of Small Beads. In June 13, 1917, Our Lady asked that an additional prayer be added after each decade of the Rosary (see prayers at the end of this document). It is a prayer of forgiveness to Jesus and is said following the Glory Be after each decade only.

The Joyful Mysteries

(Said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)

First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
I Desire the Love Of Humility Think of... The humility of the Blessed Virgin when the Angel Gabriel greeted her with these words: "Hail full of grace". Luke 1:26

Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor  Think of... Mary's charity in visiting her cousin Elizabeth and remaining with her for three months before the birth of John the Baptist. Luke 1:39

Third Joyful Mystery - The Birth of Jesus I Desire the Love of God Think of...
The poverty, so lovingly accepted by Mary when she placed the Infant Jesus, our God and Redeemer, in a manger in the stable of Bethlehem. Luke 2:1

Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice Think of... Mary's obedience to the law of God in presenting the Child Jesus in the Temple. Luke 2:22

Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding Jesus in the Temple I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God
Think of...The deep sorrow with which Mary sought the Child Jesus for three days, and the joy with which she found Him in the midst of the Teachers of the Temple. Luke 2:41

The Luminous Mysteries

(Said on Thursdays throughout the year)

First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:17

The Second Luminous Mystery - The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him. John 2:11

The Third Luminous Mystery - the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God  Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." Mark 1:15

The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of Jesus And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.  Matthew 17:2

The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26

The Sorrowful Mysteries

(Said on Tuesdays, Fridays, and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)

First Sorrowful Mystery - Agony of Jesus in the Garden I Desire True Repentance for My Sins  Think of... Our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, suffering a bitter agony for our sins. Matthew 26:36

Second Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar I Desire a Spirit of Mortification Think of...The cruel scourging at the pillar that our Lord suffered; the heavy blows that tore His flesh.  Matthew 27:26

Third Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Crowned With Thorns I Desire Moral Courage.
Think of... The crown of sharp thorns that was forced upon our Lord's Head and the patience with which He endured the pain for our sins. Matthew 27:27

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus Carries His Cross  I Desire the Virtue of Patience
Think of... The heavy Cross, so willingly carried by our Lord, and ask Him to help you to carry your crosses without complaint. Matthew 27:32

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Jesus I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance Think of... The love which filled Christ's Sacred Heart during His three hours' agony on the Cross, and ask Him to be with you at the hour of death. Matthew 27:33

The Glorious Mysteries

(Said on Wednesdays, and Sundays throughout the year)

First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus  I Desire a Strong Faith Think of...
Christ's glorious triumph when, on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples. John 20:1

Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension of Jesus  I Desire the Virtue of Hope Think of...
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples. Luke 24:36

Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God Think of... The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of Christ's promise. Acts 2:1

Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death Think of... The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she was united with her Divine Son.

Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary Think of... The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.

Rosary Prayers

Prayer Before The Rosary

Queen of the Holy Rosary, you have designed to come to Fatima and Medjugorje, to reveal to the three shepherd children and six visionaries, the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners, and the favour which I ask of you in this Rosary (Mention your request). I ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honour, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.

The Our Father:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary:

Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, 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 to 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.

Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady

O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, and help especially those most in need of Your mercy.

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 conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated 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 resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

 

Concluding Prayers Of The Rosary

Hail Holy Queen:

Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary!

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Lady help of Christians – pray for us

Our Lady of the Assumption – pray for us

In the Name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit, Amen.

                                                       

 

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(2a Albert Road, ph . 09 445 0078)

 

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME

2008.

INFORMATION

Enrolments  have closed for Reconciliation & First Communion. Please enrol  for Confirmation NOW!

 

Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation 2008

INTERNET INFORMATION

                                                                                                             

Greetings and welcome to:

 

Ella     Will   Elizabeth

                        Hank                               OfaMary

Harry    Sophia                     Caitlin                        

                                                Elizabeth                                     

Max                Alice        Roen                 Kane.

 

 

The team is: Elizabeth, Mary, Rowan, Kevin,

Martin, Karen, Ian, June, John, Stephen, Fr. Chris.

 

 

Enrolment date deadlines for,

 Reconciliation/ First Communion : 17 February 2008.

Enrolment date deadline for Confirmation : 7 September 2008.

 

Parents/Guardians Meeting Sunday 17 February 2008 after the 9am Mass in the Church

Everyone must be at all meetings!(See notes BELOW.)

 

Reconciliation. ( 4 sessions)

(30 - 45 minute classes, all held in the  Presbytery unless otherwise advised)

 

Session One:    24 February 2008  8.45a.m.

Session Two:     2 March 2008      8.45a.m.

Session Three:   9 March 2008      8.45a.m.

Session Four:    13 April 2008       8.45a.m.

(Show Confessional Box after Mass)

(Handout for first session for First Communion will be given out, so children can read during the holidays)

 

First Reconciliation in Church on Wednesday 16 April 5.30 pm

 

First Communion ( 4 sessions)

Session One :  Sun.. 4 May 2008.  8.45a.m.

Session Two:   Sun. 11 May 2008. 8.45a.m.    

Session Three: Frid. 16 May 2008 3.15p.m.– 4.15p.m.

Session Four:  Sun. 18 May 2008  8.45a.m.    

Practice – after Mass 18th May 2008. in Church

 

First Communion will on 25 May 2008 (Corpus Christi)

at the 9am Mass.

 

Confirmation

EVERYTHING ON SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2008  1PM – CONCLUDING AFTER THE 5.30PM MASS. (Parents/Guardians Meeting in hall 4.30pm).

(Third term School holidays begin 27 September -12 October 2008)

 

Retreat and Confirmation Practice

Mission: Belonging and Beyond

Confirmation Retreat Saturday October 18th  9am Mass (St Luke) until 12.00 pm

Followed by Rehearsal 12-12.45pm

 (Perhaps a barbeque could be held after this at the hall?)

 

Confirmation will be on Sunday 19 October 2008, at the 9am Mass.

                                                                                                                         

Summary of Parents/Guardians Meetings

 

Sunday 17 February 2008 after the 9am Mass in the Church

 

Reconciliation

Tues. 4 March  2008 7.30p.m.(Parents/Guardians Meeting in either Church or Hall).

Practice – after Mass 13th April 2008. in Church

 

First Communion

Tues. 6 May 2008  7.30p.m. (Parents/Guardians Meeting in either Church or Hall).

Practice – after Mass 18th May 2008. in Church

 

Confirmation

Saturday 20 September 2008  4.30 p.m. in the Hall, CONCLUDING AFTER THE 5.30PM MASS.

Saturday 18 October 2008    10.30 a.m. in the Hall. SPONSORS MUST BE PRESENT ALSO!

(Perhaps a barbeque could be held after this at the hall?)

 

 

1/ PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES ARE  TO BE AT ALL SESSIONS. A ROLL WILL BE KEPT.

Please detach this timetable when returning the enrolment form, and place it in a prominent position so you will not miss anything scheduled. We have published this in 2007 to give people plenty of  time to plan their holidays or any other activities around the Sacramental Programme 2008   -   as best as you can!

 

2/ The only exceptions for absences would be ill health, representative sport (e.g. playing for North Harbour) or a special family time e.g. funeral. Even in these circumstances it is preferred a candidate be present, and only be absent at the time of the event - in the case of representative sport. Parents/Guardians and Sponsors MUST be at sessions allocated for them. Prior  contact with regard  absences is preferred, rather than just not showing up.

 

3/ Before a candidate can receive any of the abovementioned Sacraments a copy of their Baptism Certificate must be included with the enrolment form. Enrolments will be accepted without Baptism Certificates but they must be presented as soon as possible. Please give them and the completed enrolment forms to either Elizabeth Light or Fr. Brady. Confirmation names and Sponsors names are not needed until the Confirmation Course.

 

Please contact Elizabeth Light ph 4450351  or Fr. Brady ph 0274549434 if you have any questions or queries.

Please hand these forms to either Elizabeth Light or Fr. Brady.

 

 Enrolment date deadline for Reconciliation/ First Communion : 17 Feb. 2008.

Enrolment date deadline for Confirmation : 7 September 2008.

 

 

 

1/ PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES ARE  TO BE AT ALL SESSIONS. A ROLL WILL BE KEPT.

A copy of the timetable for the year is attached to this form. Please detach it when returning this form, and place it in a prominent position so you will not miss anything scheduled. We have published this in 2007 to give people plenty of  time to plan their holidays or any other activities around the Sacramental Programme 2008   -   as best as you can!

 

2/ The only exceptions would be ill health, representative sport (e.g. playing for North Harbour) or a special family time e.g. funeral. Even in these circumstances it is preferred a candidate be present, and only be absent at the time of the event - in the case of representative sport. Parents/Guardians and Sponsors MUST be at sessions allocated for them. Prior  contact with regard  absences is preferred, rather than just not showing up.

 

3/ Before a candidate can receive any of the abovementioned Sacraments a copy of their Baptism Certificate must be included with this form. Enrolments will be accepted without Baptism Certificates but they must be presented as soon as possible. Please give them and the completed enrolment forms to either Elizabeth Light or Fr. Brady.***Confirmation names and Sponsors names are not needed until the Confirmation Course.

 

 

 

Please contact Elizabeth Light ph 4450351  or Fr. Brady ph 0274549434 if you have any questions or queries.

 

 

CURRICULUM FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

 

Reconciliation. ( 4 sessions)

As Children take their place with others to fully participate in the Eucharist, they experience the joy of Christian fellowship and learn the value of being bonded and united with the community of faith. As they take Communion with people of different ages and various racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, children will come to understand and appreciate the realities of diversity, acceptance and tolerance. In this context, children can be invited to reflect on the realities of separation, alienation and rejection that can help them understand the nature of sin and realize the need for healing, conversion and reconciliation.

 

Session One:

The Redemptive Love of God

Creation

God saves His People

The Ten Commandments

Jesus Christ, Our Redemption.

Who are His People

The Joy and Celebration of God’s people

 

Session Two:

Why Reconciliation

The Seven Sacraments

When we do right  and wrong

 

Session Three:

Reconciliation

Revision

Examination of Conscience.

Prayers – handout

Format of Reconciliation/Confession - handout

 

Session Four:

The Joy of being God’s Chosen People

Revision and Explanation of Rite 2 Format for Wednesday

(Show Confessional Box after Mass)

 

 

(Handout for first session for First Communion will be given out, so children can read during the holidays)

 

PLEASE NOTE:

 

Each week there will be posted preparation (by the Wednesday evening), for the following weeks class, which is ESSENTIAL  that you  discuss with your children prior to the class commencing.

 

 

Session One:  Sunday 24  February 2008

 

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These guidelines are for parents to discuss with their Children before the class.

 

The Redemptive Love of God

The learning objective is to show how God’s love for people started with the Creation of the world, throughout the Old Testament, with special emphasis on the Ten Commandments. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus we are all given the opportunity for Salvation.

 

Key Words:

Redemptive – to be saved through the death and Resurrection of Jesus.

Old Testament - All the Books in the Bible from Genesis until Matthew. These are the books before Jesus’ arrival on Earth.

New Testament – All the books written after the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

Sabbath – The Lord’s day, Sunday.

Baptised – a person who has had water poured over them using the words: I Baptise you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of The Holy Spirit.

 

Class Topics

1/Creation – Adam and Eve.

The children will be taught briefly about original sin. Baptism takes away the sins of our first parents.

2/God saves His People: Throughout the Old Testament.

3/God Loves His People: The Ten Commandments

 

The Ten Commandments
Many years ago, there was this man.  His name was Moses.  Moses was looking at a mountain and noticed a bush that was burning but never burned up.  He thought that was so strange!  Moses decided to climb the mountain and see what was going on with this strange bush.  The mountain was called Sinai.  Moses climbed the mountain and saw the strange bush and sure enough it was burning but it still wasn't burned up.  Moses looked at it for a while when he heard a voice.  It was the voice of God.  God called, " Moses. "
Moses said, "Here I am."
God said, "Remove your sandals.  You are standing on Holy Ground."
Then God said, " I want you to lead my people to freedom.  Go to them and say 'I Am' sent me.  That is my name for all generations."

The people of Israel had been in slavery for along time and now Moses was leading them to freedom.
After Moses had rounded them together they left and God was with them.  God took care of them on the long journey. He loved the people and the people loved Him.
God asked Moses to return to Mt. Sinai where he gave him ten laws.  God said, "These are My commandments which everyone is to follow."
They were written by God on two stone tablets. Moses took them and gave them to us.
Now, let's see the Ten Commandments given to us by God.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS ARE: 

1. Do Not Have False Gods

God made our world and created each one of us.
He wants us to know that He loves us and that He will always be with us.

There are times when we forget and we make other people and things more important.  That is wrong.

2. Do Not Take God's Name in Vain

Names are special.  Your name is very special to you.  Your name is what is used when people wish to talk to you.

No one should dishonour anyone's name.  Especially God's name.

His name should be:
Spoken with respect. Prayed to with care. Asked for with love

3. Keep Holy the Lord's Day (SABBATH)

Our Lord wants us to have a day of rest.  A day when we can put aside our work and just think of how much we are loved by God.  That special day is Sunday.  That's the Lord's Day.

We go to church on Sunday to spend time with Our God.  We listen to God's Word at church and pray for each other.

4. Honour your Father and Mother

God gives you life but He shares that gift He has given with your Father and Mother.  He wants them to show you how to love by the love they give to you and each other.

They are your best teachers.  They teach you lots of wonderful things including how much God loves you. Other people, like your grandparents or aunts and uncles, have that special gift from God also.  They need to be treated with honour and respect, too.

 

 

 

5. Do Not Kill

God gave us life.  He gave each of us this special gift and we should treat our lives and the lives of others with care and respect.

When we fight or do other disrespectful things, we are killing the special joy and peace that is given to us by God.  Their life is precious, as ours is, and we must remember to honour that life.

 

6. Do Not Commit Adultery

This is mostly for married people.  When two people get married, they promise to share their love only with each other.  They must keep that promise.

When people aren't married, this commandment reminds us to honour ourselves and be sincere with our friends.  We should be a true friend and not break promises and not lead our friends to break their promises.

7. Do Not Steal

We all have things that are special to us.  Perhaps we have worked hard and earned it or perhaps it was a gift for Christmas or a birthday.  Whatever the reason, we would never want what is ours to be taken from us.
To just take what is not ours is wrong.  It is selfish and harmful.  Everyone has a right to what belongs to them.

When we cheat, it's the same thing.  When we are cheating to win a game, to get the right answer, whatever we cheat on, it's taking what is not ours.

8. Do Not Lie

The truth makes us happy and lies make us so sad.  Lies hurt other people and they hurts us.  There are times when we lie to get out of trouble.  There are times when a lie seems to help. That isn't true.  A lie always hurts the respect we have of ourselves and it usually hurts another person.  A lie brings shame on us.  A lie makes us sad.
 

When you tell other people's secrets, even if its true, that hurts them.  When we make them hurt, we hurt ourselves

9. Honour your Neighbour's Wife

Marriage is a special gift from God.  Gifts always make us happy.  This gift of marriage is very special between a man a woman and God doesn't want any other man or woman to take this gift away.

 

10.Honour Your Neighbour's Goods

Many times, other people have really neat things.  We might even wish that it was ours.  Many people are good in sports or have really wonderful clothes.
To want nice things for ourselves is okay.  When we become mean or nasty to others that have what we would like to have, that's wrong.  When we are unhappy and sulk because the other person is better in sports or wears better clothes than we wear, that's wrong.

We need to admire the things that other people have.  We need to admire their special talents.  We need to be happy for them.  We need to thank God for the special gifts He has given us.

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MAKE UP YOUR OWN CODE TO REMEMBER THEM. FOR EXAMPLE USE ONE LETTER FORM EACH COMMANDMENT HEADING TO MAKE UP A FUNNY WORD, TO HELP YOU REMEMBER ALL THE COMMANDMENTS:

E.G:

1/F FALSE GODS

2/V GOD’S NAME IN VAIN

3/S SABBATH

4/FM  HONOUR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER

5/K  DO NOT KILL

6/A  DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY

7/ S DO NOT STEAL

8/ L  DO NOT LIE

9/W HONOUR YOUR NEIGHBOURS WIFE

10/ H  HONOUR YOUR NEIGHBOURS HUSBAND

F V SFM K A S LW H – A LETTER REPRESENTING EACH

                                           COMMANDMENT.

 

Try and make it into a word like: FV  LAWSS  HKFM

To make a sentence the code could read:    F.V. LAWSS  at Hong Kong FM

Make your own code to help you remember the Ten Commandments.

 

 

 

 

 

4/Jesus Christ, Our Redemption.

5/Who are His People: We are because we have been Baptised because God Loves us.

6/The Joy and Celebration of God’s people.

 

Session Two:  Sunday 2  March 2008

Children: Please draw a story from the Old Testament where God saved His people, and bring it on Sunday. It must be on A4 size paper.

Parents: Please note – the children just need a good idea of what each Sacrament is. They do not need to know the descriptions “word for word.” Explain in your own words!!!!  Though the descriptions are quite thorough, it is better to explain these, after reading the description in your own words, which makes the exercise simple.

(Don’t forget parents meeting this Tuesday  4 March at 7.30pm.)

 

 

Why Reconciliation – The Walk of Faith from Baptism.......In the lesson this Sunday we will look at our journey of faith. To assist us on the way we have the Seven Sacraments. They will not do this in detail at  the lesson so it is important that you do this at home.  Please see details below.

 

We will also be speaking about right and wrong. So just briefly speak with them about when we do things right and when we don’t seem

 to be doing that. We will be cover the examination of conscience in detail in class.

 

 

The Seven Sacraments

In the 4th-century theologian St. Augustine's definition, the sacraments are "outward and visible signs of an inward and spiritual grace."  
Jesus taught us many things.  He taught us how to behave.  He built our Church. He gave us His Word (the Bible) to make sure that His Words were explained correctly.  Jesus is so wonderful!

We all want to follow Jesus and be just like Him.  You must remember that Jesus is God and we aren't.  We fail sometimes.    Jesus decided that to help us on our way, He would give us graces.  All we have to do is ask for them and if it is His Will, He would give them to us.
There are seven sacraments the Church offers us.  Some of them we only get once but others we can get many times.

 


The Sacrament of  Baptism

Baptism is the very first Sacrament that you can receive.  This is where it all starts. When we are baptized, we become children of God, members of the church, and are given eternal life.  A person is only baptized once.

Your Mums and Dads might be interested in this.  The word "baptize" comes from the Greek word, baptizein, and means to "plunge" or "immerse."

A priest normally baptizes.  He says, "I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."  At the same time pouring water over the person that is being baptized.

There are two symbols with baptism.  One is water, to symbolize the washing of sins, and the second is light to symbolize Christ Himself.

Baptism washes away Original Sin.  Original sin is the sin we inherited from Adam and Eve.  They disobeyed God and their sin is handed down to us.

 

Matt 29:19** Mark 16:16**John 3:5**Acts 2:38-42**1Cor 12:12-13
Gal  3:27-28**Col 2:11-14**1Peter 3:18-22

 

The Sacrament of  Reconciliation

This Sacrament has different names.  Sometimes its called, the Sacrament of Penance and sometimes its called, the Sacrament of Confession.  We use the name, Sacrament of Reconciliation.  No Matter which name you use, it is all the same sacrament.

This sacrament is about thanking God for what we have been given and saying sorry when we have sinned.

God helps us with this sacrament. Going to reconciliation is hard for all of us – even the Pope has to go!  When we go to confession, we receive Graces from God to make it easier not to sin again, and to grow into better and stronger people in God’s Love.

We should receive this sacrament as often as possible.

 

Matt 16:19; 18-18**John 20:23**2 Cor 5:7-21

 

The Sacrament of  Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is when the Holy Spirit comes to you in a special way making you strong in faith.  Those who received this Sacrament, by the power of the Holy Spirit, grow in faith and are ready for adult Christian life.

We are Confirmed by the Bishop.  He places his hands on us, prays, and blesses us with Holy Oil called “Chrism.”

The Holy Spirit has 7 gifts to give us.  They are:

1. Wisdom

2. Understanding

3. Counsel

4. Fortitude

5. Knowledge

6. Piety

7. Fear of the Lord.

It is up to us to recognize and use these gifts everyday.

Acts 19:6; 8:17**Heb 6:2

 

BEFORE SUNDAY CAN YOU PLEASE HELP THE CHILDREN TO LOOK UP IN THE DICTIONARY THESE WORDS (1-7) AND WRITE THE MEANING BESIDE THEM AND BRING THEM TO CLASS

 

 

The Sacrament of  The Holy Eucharist.

The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist is when Jesus is with us in the Real Presence of His Body and Blood, in  the form of bread and wine.  Through prayers, the Priest at Mass asks the Holy Sprit to come upon the gifts (Epiclesis, when the Priest puts his two hands over the bread and wine), praying that the bread and wine will become the Body and Blood of Jesus. This happens at the Consecration when the Priest bows and says the Words of Institution over the bread that Jesus said at the Last Supper;

Take this, all of you, and eat it:

this is my body which will be given up for you.”

He then raises the Host (term used for the bread after it becomes JESUS) to the Congregation.

The Priest bows again and says the Words of Institution over the wine that Jesus said at the Last Supper.

“Take this, all of you, and drink from it:

this is the cup of my blood,

the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.

It will be shed for you and for all

so that sins may be forgiven.

Do this in memory of me.”

He then raises the Chalice to the Congregation

 

Only a Priest/Bishop can do this.

We believe that God is in the Eucharistic bread and wine so they should be adored and honoured.  Christ is present in both the Host and the Precious Blood, so we don't have to receive both.  Usually we receive the Host.

We should receive this sacrament as often as we can.

1Cor 11:23-34 10-16**Luke 24-30**John 6:59**Acts 2-42; 20-7

The Sacrament of   Holy Marriage or Matrimony

The Sacrament of Holy Marriage is when a man a woman get married.

They make promises to each other and to God to live together helping each other in good times and bad times, in health and in sickness, forever.

The Sacrament of Marriage gives grace to the man and woman so they can live together, support each other and raise their children.

1Cor 7:10-13

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders, also called the Sacrament of Ordination, is for men to become priests.

This sacrament was given to us by Jesus at the Last Supper. The first men who received the power of priesthood were the apostles. The apostles passed on that gift to us.

A man that wants to be a priest has to go to school (the seminary) for many years.  After that is done, he has a ceremony where he is ordained and he becomes a priest.

A priest is given special powers through ordination.  He then can give us all the sacraments.  Priests are called in a special way to help us and to preach the Word of God.

 

Bishops
1Tim 3:17
Deacons
1Tim 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-4
Elders, Priests
Acts 14:23; 20:17,28
1Tim 5:17-22
Titus 1:5-9

 

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, , is when a Priest prays and blesses you with Holy Oil when you are sick or suffering from something else like for example bad asthma, migraines, broken bones, aging, not feeling well in the mind, depressed or disability. These are just examples, there are countless other illnesses we human beings can have. Anyone can be Anointed, including children, as long as they have been Baptised. The Sacrament gives us the healing power and  love of God

 

 

 

It is also for people who are getting ready to meet the Lord. It is called the Last Rites of the Church. In the old days it was called by the Latin words, Extreme Unction. This. is when a Priest prays and blesses you with Holy Oil when you are in danger of dying.  The sacrament gives you a special grace and strength.

If you are conscious, you should make a confession before death.  If you aren't conscious, this sacrament will gain pardon for you.

You can receive this sacrament more than once.

James 5:13-18**Mark 6:12-13

 

 

Seven Sacraments.

Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation, First Communion, Anointing of The Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony or Marriage.            

Use this code  made up from the following letters from the Seven Sacraments  above to remember them: BRCCAOM

You can make up the word MR BACCO from these letters. See if you can make up your own word or words to help you remember them.

 

 

 

 

Tips for Kids
    Things to remember when visiting God's house:
   * The Church is a sacred place. Always show respect for God and the church.
   * Always genuflect to the Tabernacle.  Jesus is present
   * Do not talk during Holy Mass.
   * Do not bring games to Church.
   * Try to go to the restroom before Church. If you must go, leave by
      the back door and be as quiet as possible.
   * Do not stand on the seats or put your feet on the back of the pew in front of you.
   * Take your bulletin and other papers with you when you leave..
   * Always walk in the Church.
   * Do not eat food or candy, chew gum or take anything to drink into the Church.
   * Take good care of church property and buildings.
   * Be kind to other people.
   * Be a good listener.

 

Session Three: 9 March 2008

 

Reconciliation

Revision

Examination of Conscience.

Prayers – handout

Format of Reconciliation/Confession - handout

 

There is no formal preparation this week that is needed at home, other than talk to your child(ren) about right and wrong and how we must look at our lives and see the good things we do and the areas we need to improve in. When we do wrong, how we can say sorry to Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

We will be looking at Examination of Conscience this Sunday. We did not include it last Sunday as it would have been too much with what else was covered. All that we will be covering this Sunday is Examination of Conscience.

 

NOTES FOR PARENTS:

 

1/ THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU PARENTS THAT ATTENDED THE MEETING LAST TUESDAY. IT WAS 100% TURNOUT OF  PARENTS OF  THE 17 CHILDREN ATTENDING THE COURSE.

 

2/  WE ARE DELIGHTED WITH THE CHILDREN AND YOUR SUPPORT.

THE WHOLE TEAM SPEAK SO HIGHLY OF THE CHILDREN AND WHAT AN AWESOME GROUP THEY ARE.

 

3/  THERE IS NO COMPULSION FOR ANY OF THE CHILDREN TO BE CONFIRMED THIS YEAR. IT IS YOUR DECISION, WHEN YOU THINK THEY ARE READY.

 

4/ IT WAS RAISED AT THE PARENTS MEETING TO HAVE A FORMAL FIRST COMMUNION BREAKFAST – GOOD IDEA IF EVERYONE IS IN AGREEMENT.

 

5/ FOR ANYONE HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THIS WEBSITE:

Just click on the Site Map at the top and you will be automatically taken to where you want to go.

If you want your own copy of information on the site, you can shade the area you want to print, go to edit above, press copy then press paste when you go into Word on your computer. If there is too much colour to print, then shade the area, go into the Format File above, go to font and change the colour to black.

 

 

6/The children will be bringing home handouts this Sunday of the Format of the Sacrament (what they say and do) and Prayers they can learn and pray.

Can you run through the format of the Sacrament of Reconciliation with them over the next few weeks at home please, IN PREPARATION FOR THE FINAL SESSION ON 13TH APRIL 2008. We would expect them to know this “by heart” at this Session.

 

CHECK THIS SITE REGULARLY IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP UNTIL THE 13TH APRIL FOR ANY UPDATES.

 

First Reconciliation in Church on Wednesday 16 April 5.30 pm

 

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TO ENTER NAMES INTO THE GARDEN OF GESTHEMANE OF PRAYER PLEASE WRITE TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. PLEASE ADVISE WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES IMMEDIATELY - THIS IS TO AVOID ANY EMBARRASSMENTS.

 

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When funds allow the website www.sacredprayers.com will be developed. Donations would be most appreciated.

         If you would like to communicate please write to:

SACRED PRAYERS,

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NEW ZEALAND

 

 

 

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