CCD Lessons

Introduction to the Old Testament Paragraphs from the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum Lesson 26 14. In carefully planning and preparing the salvation of the whole human race the God of infinite love, by a special dispensation, chose for Himself a people to whom He would entrust His promises. First He entered into a covenant with …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021

From a sermon by Saint Andrew of Crete, bishop  (Oratio 9 in ramos palmarum: PG 97, 990-994) Lesson 24 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the King of Israel! Let us go together to meet Christ on the Mount of Olives. Today he returns from Bethany and proceeds …

Read morePalm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, March 28, 2021

The Lord’s Prayer Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 23 2773 In response to his disciples’ request “Lord, teach us to pray” (⇒ Lk 11:1), Jesus entrusts them with the fundamental Christian prayer, the Our Father. 2774 “The Lord’s Prayer is truly the summary of the whole gospel,” The “most perfect of …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Fifth Sunday of Lent, 3/21/21

Tradition and Life of Prayer Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 22 2661 By a living transmission -Tradition – the Holy Spirit in the Church teaches the children of God to pray. 2662 The Word of God, the liturgy of the Church, and the virtues of faith, hope, and charity are sources …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Fourth Sunday of Lent, 3/14/21

Revelation of Prayer Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 21 2590 “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God” (St. John Damascene, Defide orth. 3, 24: PG 94, 1089C). 2591 God tirelessly calls each person to this mysterious encounter with Himself. …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Third Sunday of Lent, 3/7/21

The Ten Commandments #2 Commandments 4-10 Lesson 20 241. What is the fourth commandment of God? Honor thy father and thy mother. 242. What are we commanded by the fourth commandment? To respect and love our parents, to obey them in all that is not sinful, and to help them when they are in need. …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Second Sunday of Lent, 2/28/21

Law and Grace Overview Paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Moral Law Lesson 18 1975 According to Scripture the Law is a fatherly instruction by God which prescribes for man the ways that lead to the promised beatitude, and proscribes the ways of evil. 1976 “Law is an ordinance of reason for …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/7/21

Catholic Social Teaching Overview Paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 17 The Person and Society 1890 There is a certain resemblance between the union of the divine persons and the fraternity that men ought to establish among themselves. 1891 The human person needs life in society in order to develop in accordance …

Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/31/21, Cycle B

Human Dignity Part 3 Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 16 Virtue 1833 Virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. 1834 The human virtues are stable dispositions of the intellect and the will that govern our acts, order our passions, and guide our conduct in accordance with reason and …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/24/21