The following prayers are taught and orally tested in First Grade. Each time a prayer is tested, students will also be expected to make the Sign of the Cross using proper hand motions.
The Sign of the Cross: (using right hand)
In the name of the Father, (touch forehead)
and of the Son, (touch the middle of the chest)
and of the Holy (touch the left shoulder) Spirit (touch the right shoulder).
Amen. (bring hands together prayerfully)
Glory Be:
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Grace Before Meals:
Bless us O Lord and these Thy gifts
which we are about to receive
from Thy bounty,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou among women
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Our Father:
Our Father who art in Heaven
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil. Amen.