Sunday School, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 8/20/23, Cycle A

Just before Christmas we heard about Zechariah, the Father of John the Baptist, who was stricken mute until the birth of John. That was a great lesson for Zechariah after having spoken imprudently in response to the message of the Archangel. Here are some Biblical verses to give us counsel about when it is better …
Liturgy of ConfirmationParagraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1293 In treating the rite of Confirmation, it is fitting to consider the sign of anointing and what itsignifies and imprints: a spiritual seal. Anointing, in Biblical and other ancient symbolism, is rich inmeaning: oil is a sign of abundance and joy; it cleanses (anointing …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Fourth Sunday of Lent, 3/19/2023
Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost From Saint Alphonus Liguori Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and Godthe Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels andsaints.I give You my heart and I offer my …
Introduction to the Old Testament Lesson 2 Adapted from an article on simplycatholic.com by Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM The four sections of the [Old Testament in the] Christian bible are the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Prophetic Books, and the Wisdom literature. The Hebrew Bible used in the Jewish religious tradition has a …
Read moreFROM THE RECTOR, TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 9/5/21
The Liturgy of Confession Lesson 19 What to do: • Examine your conscience, asking the help of the Holy Spirit to know your sins. • Begin “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Bless me Father, it has been [how long] since my last confession. I …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2/6/22
Baltimore Catechism on the Sacraments in General Lesson 7 Q. 574. What is a Sacrament? A. A Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace. Q. 575. Are these three things, namely: An outward or visible sign, the institution of that sign by Christ, and …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 10/25/2020