Prayer Before Catechism All: In the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. Leader: Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God All: And let us adore him Leader: Let us Pray: All: O my God, for love of you, I am going to listen during this catechism lesson. Give me the grace to know you, to love you, to serve you and faithfully practice all that I learn. I will continue, O my God to do everything for love of you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. The Virgin Mary Catechism for First Holy Communion Year 2 24 July 20201 Duration: 2 Hrs. Review of Last Week’s Class Quiz https://forms.office.com/r/PVZKzZNap6 Review of Last Week’s Homework • Lead the Holy Rosary Prayer during your family prayer time • Note the number of days you Lead the Rosary during family prayers • Read Luke 1:48. How do we call Mary Blessed? Discuss with your parents The Virgin Mary Learning Objectives • • • • Understand the role of Virgin Mary in the Church Understand Devotions to Virgin Mary To overcome criticisms against the Catholic Church Build relationship with the blessed Virgin Mary through devotion to her and imitating her virtues Virgin Mary; Her Role in our Salvation • The New Eve whose offspring crushed the head of the Serpent Genesis 3:15 • The Mother of Jesus (God made man for us) Luke 1: 26-38 • The Mother of all Christians. John 19: 26-27 • Our Intercessor John 2: 3-5 Key Teachings on Virgin Mary • Immaculate Conception • Perpetual Virginity • Mother of God • Assumption into Heaven Do Catholics Worship Mary? YES OR NO Devotion to Mary • Love, Loyalty, Enthusiasm, Praise for Mary. • Prayer or religious observance in honor of Mary • Acknowledge Mary’s special role in our salvation • Learn from her virtues and imitate her Rosary – Hail Mary…. Bible Based Devotion to Mary – Vocal and Meditative • Hail Mary Full of Grace the Lord is with you …..Luke 1:28 • Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus – Luke 1:42 • Holy Mary Mother of God Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death – (Intercessory) Meditation on the Mysteries of Christ and Mary’s life The Seven Sorrows of Mary • The Prophecy of Simeon: LK 2:25-35 • The Flight of Jesus, Mary and Joseph into Egypt: Mt 2:13-15 • The Loss of Jesus in the Temple: Lk 2:41-52 • Mary meets Jesus on the Way of the Cross: Lk 23:26-32 • Jesus dies on the Cross: Jn 19:17-30 • Mary receives the Dead Body of Jesus: Lk 23:50-56 • Jesus is placed in the Tomb Jn 19:38-42 Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Call to Imitate her What is Virtue? • Act of righteousness (Gen 15:6). • Keeping God’s commandments, Deut 6:25 • Any act that is true, noble, good, pure and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8)’ Opposite of Virtue? • Vice or the habitual inclination to do evil. Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Call to Imitate her • Deep Humility - Free from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind.(Lk 1: 4655) • Lively Faith – Submitting our will completely to God. “Blessed are those who believe without seeing.” (Jn 20:29) • Blind Obedience - The Annunciation—“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word.” (Lk 1: 38); Lk2:22-24. • Unceasing Prayer - “Mary pondered these things in her heart.” (Lk 2: 19 and Lk 2:51…) Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Call to Imitate her • Love for God and Love for man –Helping Elizabeth with the daily chores Lk 1:39&56 • Heroic Patience – The 3 days search for Jesus • Angelic Kindness and Heavenly Wisdom • Purity - Free from sin; oneness of heart and mind in seeking God. Wrap up and Questions • • • • What is the Role of Mary in the Church? What is a Devotion? What is a Virtue? Name 3 Virtues of Mary that we can imitate? Homework • Read, summarize and share learning on Luke Chapter 1 • Read, summarize and share learning on John Chapter 6 Closing Prayer • In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen • Our Father…. • We fly to your patronage….. Back up The Joyful Mysteries Five Joyful Mysteries Bible Reference 1st: The Annunciation Luke 1:28 2nd: The Visitation Luke 1:41-42 3rd: The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:7 4th: The Presentation Luke 2:22-23 5th: The finding of Jesus in the Temple Luke 2: 46 The Luminous Mysteries Five Luminous Mysteries Bible Reference 1st: The Baptism of Jesus Mk 3: 13-17 2nd: The Wedding Feast in Cana John 2:1-12 3rd: The Proclamation of the Good news Mk 1:15 4th: The Transfiguration Luke 9: 1-8 5th: The Last Super Luke 2:17-20 The Sorrowful Mysteries Five Sorrowful Mysteries Bible Reference 1st: The Prayer and Agony in the Garden Luke 22:44-45 2nd: The Scourging at the Pillar John 19:1 3rd: The Crowning with Thorns Matt 27:28-29 4th: The Carrying of the Cross John 19:17 5th: The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord Luke 23:46 The Glorious Mysteries Five Sorrowful Mysteries Bible Reference 1st: The Resurrection Mark 16:6 2nd: The Ascension Mark 16:19 3rd: The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles Acts 2:4 4th: The Assumption cf: Judith 15:9 5th: The Coronation of our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth cf: Revelation 12:1
