Our Lady of Lourdes Church Faith Formation Ministry

Prayer

Year 1

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

SECTION ONE

PRAYER IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

2558 "Great is the mystery of the faith!"

The Church professes this mystery in the Apostles' Creed (CCC Part One) and celebrates it in the sacramental liturgy (CCC Part Two), so that the life of the faithful may be conformed to Christ in the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father (CCC Part Three).

This mystery, then, requires that the faithful believe in it, that they celebrate it, and that they live from it in a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God. This relationship is prayer.

WHAT IS PRAYER?

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.1 St. Therese of Lisieux

Family Faith Formation Projects

Please email ourladyccd@gmail.com to request for information about Faith Formation Process.

In message, include parents names, students' grades.

Please use parents PERSONAL GMAIL accounts [NOT school or work email accounts].

Family Project: Prayer

Due 2nd Sunday of the month.

Set Family Sunday Mass time

Keep Holy the Lord's Day EVERY Sunday.

YEAR 1: Bring a family photo after attending Sunday Mass.

Set a Family Altar

YEAR 1: Gather statues or pictures or holy objects, holy water, flowers, lights optional. Place on small table in living room. Use at family prayer time.

Create Family Prayer Book

YEAR 1: Write or Type each family member's favorite prayer into a family prayer booklet. Pray together as family.

Create Family Petition Box

YEAR 1: Decorate a small box or envelope or folder. Have small slips of paper and pen / pencil. Family members can write their prayer requests and place into box. Pray for the intention together during family prayer time.

RESOURCES

What is Prayer with Catholic Central

https://youtu.be/KBZ6DsRwdV8?si=Vc7iZ3WesZRSFgFC

Why do we pray with Breaking in the Habit

https://youtu.be/U696NYlJewg?si=42WRzkkmNMLLqJ6G

Why is Prayer so Hard with Fr. Mike Schmitz

https://youtu.be/Smana2aJxkQ?si=FZu4EnRcCEO2KBAf

If God is Good, then why do we need to pray with Fr. Mike Schmitz

https://youtu.be/abBZBt-Mjdk?si=NvcpuNwhZdfAis5s

Tips for Prayer with Fr. Mike Schmitz

https://youtu.be/yk8In-6KUGc?si=UtwSqNLM2QOIM4bF

Prayer is a Battle with Fr. Mike Schmitz