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A Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Lord Jesus Christ, send down your Spirit upon me.

When I am uncertain, grant me wisdom.

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Here is a collection of back-to-school worksheets to use with the kids this year.

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This lesson plan provides an introduction to the theological and cardinal virtues.

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With the situation in the Middle East and discussions about the bill in Congress, I thought it would be a good time to send this collection of activities to help you learn and share about Catholic Social Teaching.

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in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.
Amen.

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Morning Offering

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart,

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For tomorrow's Solemnity:

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Here are a wide variety of John the Baptist activities including some about his birth, which we celebrate today.

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Should we hold hands during the Our Father?

Lots of opinions about this one . . .

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10 short and simple Catholic prayers to share:

1. Come, Holy Spirit.

2. Jesus, I trust in you.

3. Lord, have mercy.

4. Saint _____, pray for us.

5. Glory to God!

6. Holy God, we praise thy name!

7. Alleluia!

8. Bless the Lord, O my soul!

9. Thank you, Jesus.

10. Amen!

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Our Father Activity

1. Break students up into groups of two or three.

2. Assign each group a phrase or section of the Lord’s Prayer:

Class: Our Father, who art in heaven . . .

Group 1: Hallowed be thy name . . .

Group 2: Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done . . .

etc.

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6. Have the students pray the Our Father with the hand motions from beginning to end.

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Do not permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil foe protect me.
At the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to you,
to praise you with all your saints for ever and ever.

Amen.

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The Anima Christi Prayer

I often invite students to pray this prayer during a lesson on the Eucharist and the Real Presence:

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Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds conceal me.

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Prepare your students for the Sunday Gospel reading about the Feeding of the 5,000 and its symbolic connection to the Body of Christ.

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Human beings are made of both body and soul. What is the significance of the soul?

This video will explain Catholic teaching about our souls.

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