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Requirements for the First Holy Communion Sacrament

Requirements for the First Holy Communion Sacrament. The Church asks only what a child can give, that is, a child’s faith and a child’s desire. Kindergarten 1 st Grade 2 nd Grade. KINDERGARTEN. Christmas Genuflection Virgin Mary Our Father St. Joseph Sign of the Cross.

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Requirements for the First Holy Communion Sacrament

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  1. Requirements for the First Holy Communion Sacrament

  2. The Church asks only what a child can give, that is, a child’s faith and a child’s desire. Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade

  3. KINDERGARTEN • Christmas • Genuflection • Virgin Mary • Our Father • St. Joseph • Sign of the Cross

  4. Christmas is the day we celebrate the Birthday of Jesus Scripture …and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manager, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were Sheppard's in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” Luke 2:7-11 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: What joy and anticipation these words bring to our hearts. The great gift from God, His Son, to lead us back to Him Who created all and loves us so deeply. CHRISTMAS

  5. Directions Bend the right knee to the floor while facing the Blessed Sacrament. This is done whenever entering or leaving the pew or passing in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Scripture: For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bend before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” Romans 14:11 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Because Catholic Christians believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and in His enduring presence in the Blesses Sacrament, the tradition developed of “bending the knee” when in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, whether it be exposed or in the tabernacle, to show him honor. GENUFLECTION The following rhyme may be used as a teaching aid for younger children: Jesus, When going in the out the pew Or passing right in front of You We bend our knee right to the floor To show the world that we adore…YOU!

  6. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Jesus. Scripture: Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: It took great faith and courage for Mary to answer: “Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” This was the fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 Many Catholics have a deep love and devotion to Mary; however, it should be noted that we do not worship her. Salvation comes only through our Lord Jesus. The monogram of the Blessed Virgin Mary is reproduced below. The letters of the name “Maria” (Latin for Mary) can be seen in this ancient symbol. VIRGIN MARY

  7. 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 Scripture: “This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:9-13 ----------------------------------------------- He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be Your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sin, for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.” Luke 11:2-4

  8. Our Father continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: This prayer was given to the disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. Although the wording is slightly different in the two Gospels, the meaning remains clear. The traditional “Our Father” we use today is a combination of the two and is considered a “model” or “perfect prayer.”

  9. St. Joseph St. Joseph is the foster father of Jesus. Scripture: …behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” Matthew 1:20 When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. Matthew 1:24 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: St. Joseph was a man of deep faith. Being of the house and lineage of David he fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy that the Messiah would be a descendant of David.

  10. Sign of the Cross Directions The Sign of the Cross is made by touching the forehead with the right hand-moving down slowly and reverently to the middle of the chest-then from the left shoulder to the right while saying: “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.” Scripture: Jesus: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Catholic Christians sign themselves with this simple prayer to express their faith in and devotion to the Redemption won for us by Jesus on the Cross and the Blessed Trinity.

  11. Biblical Texts Hail Mary Glory Be Grace before meals Jesus Christ Holy Trinity Main Ideas Terms Amen Advent Christmas Easter Baptism Lent Prayer Jesus Mary Joseph Mass Bible Prayers Sign of the Cross Hail Mary Our Father Grace Before Meals Remember Sign of the Cross Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Prayer before Meals Parts of the Mass The Lord be with you… And also with you.

  12. “For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not parish, but might have eternal life.” John 3:16 Creation of the World Creation of Man and Woman Jesus Blesses the Children The Annunciation The Finding in the Temple Lilies of the Field Peter’s Mother-in-law The Good Samaritan The Lord’s Prayer The First Disciples The Lord’s Supper Jesus’ Appearance to the Disciples Calming of the Sea Zacchaeus Jesus’ Appearance to the Fishermen The Epiphany Jesus Entry into Jerusalem Scripture: Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Deut. 6:6 Take as your norm the sound words that you heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. 2 Tim. 1:13-14 Biblical Texts “This is my commandment: Love one another as I love you.” John 15:12

  13. Biblical Texts continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Many things need to be “remembered” in order for our young people to have a common vocabulary and the knowledge to help them witness to their Catholic Faith. Among these listed in The National Catechetical Directory (NCD) are “certain biblical texts expressive of God’s love and care.” NCD #176

  14. Scripture: (Gabriel to Mary at the Annunciation) And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:28 (Elizabeth to Mary at the Visitation) “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Luke 1:42 Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art 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 Hail Mary THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Although today we have other Bible translations, the Catholic Church uses the traditional form of this prayer honoring Mary which developed gradually from the sixth to the 16th century when the present wording was adopted. The last sentence of petition was formulated by the Church and added to the prayer sometime in the 13th century.

  15. 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 ever shall be, world without end. AMEN Scripture: …to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen Romans 16:27 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: The prayer (The Gloria Patri) is felt to be a combination of parts of the above three Scriptures adapted by the Catholic Church in praise of the Blessed Trinity.

  16. Grace before meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen Scripture: Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. John 6:11 When he said this, he took bread, gave thanks to God in front of them all, broke it, and began to eat. Acts 27:35

  17. Grace before meals continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: The custom of blessing and giving thanks for food is shown in these two Scripture passages. The first passage is, the account of Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes. He also blessed and gave thanks for the bread and wine at the Last Supper. The second passage found in Acts is the account of Paul using this form of prayer to calm the people aboard the ship on which he was a prisoner while caught in a violent storm. Although any prayer is acceptable this is the most commonly used.

  18. Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God. THE HEART OF THE MATTER: There are many Scriptures references of Jesus being called the Son of God and of Jesus referring to God as His Father. Indeed, the very first words of Jesus recorded in Scripture, spoken when Mary and Joseph found Him in the Temple were: “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 The taking of a human body and soul by the Son of God is called the “Incarnation.” Jesus is the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. Scripture: After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (the Son of God.) Mark 1:1 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Mark 9:7

  19. Main Ideas • Mass • Receiving Holy Communion • Signs of Cross before Gospel • Sacrament • Sin • Baptism • Acts of Contrition • Examine our conscience • Grace • Last Supper Terms Sacrament Reconciliation Eucharist Prayers All prayers from first grade. Act of Contrition Glory to the Father Remember Sign of the Cross Our Father Hail Mary Prayer of Sorrow Parts of the Mass Lord Have Mercy, Christ have Mercy Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but just say the word and I shall be healed.

  20. Biblical Texts The First Disciples The Anointing at Bethany The Widow’s Mite The Merciless Official The Prodigal Son Multiplication of the Loaves The Ten Lepers Jesus’ Appearance to Mary Magdalene Emmaus The Last Supper The Washing of Feet Jesus’ Teachings from the Boat The Bread of Life Announcement of the Birth of John John the Baptist The Shepherds Jesus’ Appearance to the Fishermen The Visitation

  21. Baptism Baptism is the sacrament through which Jesus pours His life into my soul to cleanse me from sin and make me a Christian. Scripture: Jesus answered, “Amen, amen I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.” John 3:5 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19 Baptism and Eucharist gather, welcome, and unite us as followers of Jesus.

  22. Baptism continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: These words of Jesus make very clear the importance of Baptism. The Church teaches that: “Baptism cleanses man from original sin and from all personal sins, gives him or her rebirth as a child of God, incorporates him or her into the Church, sanctifies him or her with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and, impressing on his or her soul an indelible character, initiates him or her into Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly roles. (cf. 1 Peter 2,9)” General Catechetical Directory, 57 Through this sacramental action of Jesus and His Church we are made Christians – followers of Jesus Christ. At Baptism a child will wear white. The child will have a Baptismal candle. The child will receive oil on their forehead and chest. The child will have Holy Water pored on their head. This makes them a child of God.

  23. Acts of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart, In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen Wash me from my guilt and cleanse me of my sin. I acknowledge, my offense; my sin is before me always. Psalm 51:4-5 Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

  24. Acts of Contrition continued Scripture: For Godly sorrow produces a salutary repentance without regret, but worldly sorrow produces death. 2 Cor. 7:10 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: The sense of the above Scripture seems to be that “worldly sorrow” could be caused by sorrow for hurting another person we love or like, being sorry we got “caught” at the sin or because the sin “backfired” and the sinner him or herself is hurt. Even non-believers could feel this sorrow for sin. Contrition is sincere, conscious, heartfelt sorrow for disobeying God’s law of love and having a determined resolve not to sin again.

  25. Examine of Conscience Examination of conscience is thinking about the times I have failed to act as Jesus asks. Scripture: A man’s conscience can tell him his situation better than seven watchmen in a lofty tower. Most important of all, pray to God to set your feet in the path of truth. Sir. 37:14-15 ‘’’Let everyone be fully persuaded in his own mind. Romans 14:5

  26. Examine of Conscience continued The Ten Commandments Love God most of all. Use words pleasing to God. Keep Sunday holy. Honor your parents. Do not harm anyone. Be faithful to your husband or wife. Do not steal. Always be truthful. Do not be jealous. Be satisfied with your things.

  27. Examine of Conscience continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: In order to have sorrow (contrition) we need to call to mind the ways in which we fail to love God above all else and our neighbors as ourselves. Sample examinations of conscience can be found in religion textbooks or parish worship aids. God forgives us when we aresorry for our sins.

  28. Examine of Conscience continued The Five Steps of Reconciliation Examining the conscience- think about my actions to see which are sins. Confessing Sin-”telling honestly” the priest and talking about my sins. Accepting a penance-promising to do a particular action that will help me be better. Saying an Act of Contrition-saying a special prayer meaning “I am truly sorry. I want to do better.” Receiving absolution-”to free” or to have all sins forgiven.

  29. GRACE Grace is God living in us. Scripture: The child (Jesus) grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him. Luke 2:40 The heart of the matter: Grace is spoken of as “favor” in Scripture. We should always be assured that God loves us and wants us to overcome our sinfulness and succeed in joining Him in Heaven someday. This gift of Grace is a spiritual help strengthening us against temptations and enabling us to act in a Christ-like way. We must also remember that Grace is a freely given gift from God and we can freely choose to disregard it.

  30. At the Last Supper, Jesus celebrated the first Mass. The Last Supper At the Last Supper, Jesus changed bread and wine into His Body and Blood and shared it with His friends. Scripture: 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 26:26-28 THE HEART OF THE MATTER: We must keep in mind that Jesus used the feast of the Unleavened Bread known as the Passover Supper to leave us the wondrous gift of Holy Communion (The body and blood of Jesus.) Scripture tells us He gave many teachings to His disciples and that they sang songs of glory and praise. The re-enactment of the Last Supper has continued through the years in the Mass.

  31. Mass The Mass is the re-enactment of the Last Supper and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Mass is a time to listen and learn more about Jesus from the Gospel and the homily. Scripture: (Jesus at the Last Supper) Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which will be given to you; do this in memory of Me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood which will be shed for you.” Luke 22:19-20

  32. Mass continued We give gifts to God at the Preparation of the Gifts, and we learn to give gifts to others even when giving is difficult. THE HEART OF THE MATTER: We must emphasize that Jesus Himself asked us to receive Holy Communion (His Body and Blood under the appearance of bread and wine.) It is only by our attendance at Mass and participation in the Sacrament of the Eucharist that we may do so; “For My flesh is true, food, and My blood is true drink. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me and I in him.” John 6:55-56

  33. Receiving Holy Communion Directions We must not eat or drink anything but water one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Holy Communion may be received either in the hand or on the tongue. The Priest or Minister of the Eucharist says: “The Body of Christ” We say: AMEN If Holy Communion is offered also under the form of wine, the Priest or Minister of the Eucharist says: “The Blood of Christ” We say: AMEN We should then go back to our seats and consciously “be with Jesus” for a few minutes. At the Eucharist we pray through words and actions. Baptism and Eucharist gather, welcome, and untie us as followers of Jesus. The AMEN is a “YES” to our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

  34. Receiving Holy Communion continued Scripture: Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily will have to answer for the Body and Blood of the Lord. I Cor. 11:27 Eucharist is a call to serve others for love of God. Eucharist is a Meal that makes us one with Jesus and with our Catholic family. THE HEART OF THE MATTER: It was the custom in the early Church to receive Communion in the hand. The left hand was cupped to form a throne for the King with the right hand under it. Communion on the tongue highlights being fed by the Body and Blood much as a mother feeds her baby. Of course, to receive communion worthily, a person must be in friendship with God, that is, baptized, free from serious sin, and believe in the Real Presence.

  35. Signs of the Cross before the Gospel Directions Just before the Gospel reading, we stand and using our right thumb, make a small sign of the cross on our forehead, lips and heart while thinking silently: “May Your Word, O Lord be in my mind… on my lips… and in my heart.”

  36. Sacrament A sacrament is an outward sign through which Jesus gives us Grace and we show our faith. Scripture: The word “Sacrament” does not appear in Scripture. It is derived from the Greek word “mysterion” or mystery and was referred to as a “Channel of Grace” or a “saving rite” by the very early Church. St. Augustine was the first to define a sacrament, calling it a “sacred sign.” It was then more clearly defined as “an outward sign instituted by Christ which gives Grace” by the Council of Trent in the 16th century.

  37. Sacrament continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: A Sacrament is an action of Jesus and His Church still at work in our lives today. When we take part in a Sacrament we are showing our faith and receiving the gift of Grace (God living in us) that spiritually strengthens us to lead more Christian lives and to become more loving, holy people. We should remember it is a privilege to receive this gift and do so with joyful hearts. “The sacramental action is, in the first place, the action of Christ, and the ministers of the Church are His instruments.” (General Catechetical Directory #55)

  38. Sin Sin is disobedience to God’s law of love. Scripture: The Lord God gave man this order: “You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad…” Genesis 2:16-17 ------------------------------------------------------- Whoever has My commandments and observes them is the one who loves Me. And whoever loves Me will be loved by the Father…” John 14:21

  39. Sin continued THE HEART OF THE MATTER: By not loving God enough to obey His request, Adam and Eve choose to disobey God by doing the one thing He had asked them not to do. This “Original” or “first” sin was, as is all sin, the result of not loving God above all else. The passage from John 14 reinforces this definition of sin. We may wonder why our all powerful God would allow sin to continue. However, when we then consider His gift to us of free will, we realize we then have the opportunity to exercise that free will by choosing to obey or disobey His Law of Love. Though all sin can be forgiven, we must be careful not to resume forgiveness without Contrition on our part.

  40. Summary Christmas Genuflection Virgin Mary Our Father St. Joseph Sign of the Cross Biblical Texts Hail Mary Glory Be Grace before meals Jesus Christ Baptism Acts of Contrition Examine our conscience Grace Last Supper Mass Receiving Holy Communion Signs of Cross before Gospel Sacrament Sin

  41. Summary continued The Child Should Know: Who Jesus is and some main events in His life, and the story of His death and resurrection. Know stories of Jesus’ gentleness, concern for the sick and poor, love of children, and His love of His Father. Be taken regularly to Mass, and as the liturgy progresses, should be told what is going on and given the opportunity to ask questions. Point out what we give ourselves to God in Eucharist, and He shows His love by giving us His Son, Jesus. If we love Jesus, we also have to be kind to one another. Experience prayer as a regular part of family life. Prayer in the family lets a child see the faith of the adults and that Jesus, His Father, and the Holy Spirit are real. Be able to tell the difference between the Eucharist and ordinary bread. The child must desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

  42. Questions

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