Define the basic meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ as “God’s coming to us in the flesh” | Compile a collection of “Prayers for Special Occasions” for personal use | Read short passages from the Bible regularly
Name and describe the major periods in Salvation History – Identify the Incarnation as the pivotal point in this history | Use the liturgical calendar to locate and prepare readings for the Hours, Prokemenon, Epistle, and Alleluia verses for a Sunday service
Describe themes and liturgical highlights of Holy Week | With a liturgical calendar, fill in the major feasts and liturgical seasons in your personal and family calendar
During each fasting period, read the life of a saint
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| Identify and express ways to witness to Christ – in school, at work, in neighborhood, in sports and personal relationships
Volunteer to help in some way in the community (i.e., soup kitchen, food pantry, etc.) |
Describe what it means, in personal terms, that God has come to live and die for us | Locate the Troparion and Kontakion for the major Feast Days. Add these to prayers. | Work with Gospel parallels (i.e., maps, biblical aids) |
Explain concepts of remembrance and thanksgiving in worship and personal life | With the help of a spiritual father, determine your fasting discipline and goals for Great Lent |
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Help an elderly member of the community with shopping, snow removal, yard work |
Explain how love is the basis for all relationships between God, his people and the world |
Prayers after Communion
Compile a personal list for remembrance of Living and Departed | Compare biblical and liturgical texts on common themes
Relate the bible to daily living – Keep a journal of helpful passages |
With the aid of a spiritual father, develop a regular cycle of participation in the sacraments of Penance and Communion |
Help prepare at home or church for the celebration of a feast day |
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Name the persons of the Trinity and describe how they relate to one another |
Read short books on prayer |
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Describe the responsibilities of Godparents in the sacrament of Baptism |
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