Holy Rosary Youth Religious Education

• Kindergarten students are taught using the Image of God curriculum from Ignatius Press.
• Grades 1-8 are taught using the Faith and Life curriculum, also from Ignatius Press.
• Grade 2 students and their parents will participate in additional classes to prepare them for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
• Grades 9-12 will meet as men's and women's groups, with additional activities throughout the year.
• Other activities such as youth rallies are possible, if and when such events become available.

Dear Parents,
God has blessed you with the wonderful gift of your children. The Catholic Church has always
taught that the task of educating children is the natural right and responsibility of their parents.
We at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary are blessed to share in the opportunity to help you in
the faith formation of your children. This year we want to work together to help your children
learn Basic Catholic Prayers, Beliefs and Practices. The purpose of this booklet is to assist you
in teaching your children knowledge of their Catholic Faith. We care deeply about young
people and about our Catholic Faith. It is hoped that this will enhance our Catholic CCD
education program and inspire the faith of parents, students, and teachers. The CCD teachers
will be working with your child to learn the prayers of our Catholic Faith. Below you will find
the prayers and what grade level they will be taught in.
Grade Prayers to Know
K -1
The Sign of the Cross, Glory Be, Angel of God, Grace Before Meals, Three Theological
Virtues
2nd Grade
K – 1 Prayers AND Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition, 4 Gospels
3rd & 4th Grade
K – 1 Prayers, 2nd Grade Prayers AND Ten Commandments, Two Great Commandments,
Seven Sacraments, Prayer to Saint Michael
5th & 6th
K-1 Prayers, 2nd Grade Prayers, 3 & 4th Grade Prayers AND Apostles Creed, Joyful
Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries, Luminous Mysteries, The Fatima Prayer,
Hail Holy Queen

Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Father
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed by 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.

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
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Angel of God
Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light
to guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ our
Lord.Amen.

Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son,
our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he
rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. I detest all my sins because of Thy just
punishments. But most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin.  Amen

Morning Prayer
Almighty God, I thank you for your past blessings. Today I offer myself--whatever I do, say, or think--to
your loving care. Continue to bless me, Lord, I make this morning offering in union with the divine
intentions of Jesus Christ who offers himself daily in the holy sacrifice of the Mass, and in union with Mary, his Virgin Mother and our Mother, who was always the faithful handmaid of the Lord. Amen.

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

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humble pray; and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

Eight Beatitudes
*Blessed are the poor in spirit; for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
*Blessed are they that mourn; they will comforted.
*Blessed are the meek; they will inherit the earth.
*Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, they will be satisfied.
*Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy.
*Blessed are the clean of heart, they will see God.
*Blessed are the peacemakers, they will be called children of God.
*Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Corporal Works of Mercy
*Feed the hungry
*Give drink to the thirsty
*Shelter the homeless
*Clothe the naked
*Care for the sick
*Help the imprisoned
*Bury the dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy
*Counsel the doubtful (share knowledge
*Instruct the ignorant (give advice to those in need)
*Admonish the sinner (Give correction to those in need)
*Comfort the sorrowful
*Forgive all injuries
*Bear wrongs patiently
*Pray for the living and the dead

Three Theological Virtues
*Faith
*Hope
*Love

Cardinal Virtues
*Prudence
*Justice
*Fortitude
*Temperance

Four Gospels
*Matthew
*Mark
*Luke
*John

Holy Days of Obligation in the United States
*Christmas (December 25)
*Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (January 1)
*Ascension of the Lord (Sunday 40 days after Easter)
*Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15)
*All Saints (November 1)
*Immaculate Conception (December 8)

Two Great Commandments
* You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and all your mind, and with all
your strength.
* You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Ten Commandments
1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods

Seven Sacraments
*Baptism
*Confirmation
*Eucharist
*Penance and Reconciliation
*Anointing of the Sick
*Matrimony
*Holy Orders

Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Birth of Our Lord
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
The Finding of Jesus

Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning of Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Thee Crowning of Mary Queen of heaven

Luminous Mysteries
The Baptism of Jesus
The Miracle at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Transfiguration of Jesus
The Institution of the Eucharist

The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,
and lead all souls to heaven especially those in most
need of Thy mercy.