Session 2: Prayer and Holiness
Take a moment to think about what it means to be holy. Let’s look at the words of Jesus.
With a parent, read Matthew 5:43-48.
*A note about the linked Bible reading: You have to scroll down to the verse number since the chapter starts at the beginning.
Reflect: What is Jesus challenging us to do in this Scripture reading? How does forgiving
others make us reflect God in the world?
Mrs. Christie reads the scripture and shares a reflection here:
Being holy means belonging to God and working for his purposes, being set apart by one’s relationship
with God and effort to strive for goodness.
Reflect: How does following Jesus’ teachings set you apart from others?
Saints are role models of holiness for us because they answered the call of the Holy Spirit and tried
to follow Jesus’ teachings.
Mary is the Queen of the Saints, the perfect model of holiness, because of her complete obedience
to God. Asking Mary for her protection and prayers through reciting the Rosary helps us grow in holiness. Rosary beads are known as a “sacramental,” that is, a sacred symbol and tool to help us pray. By praying the Rosary we are responding to God’s grace, (the gifts we receive in the Sacraments). The prayers of the rosary are rooted in Scripture. Let’s take a look.
Read each passage. Which of the following prayers comes from each reading?
The prayer choices are: The Sign of the Cross, The Lord’s Prayer, The Hail Mary, The Glory Be.
Record your answers on this worksheet.
Let's learn more about the rosary. Below are two informative videos.
What did you learn from these videos?
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Closing prayer: Lord God,Thank you for the gift of the Saints. We ask the Blessed Mother,
Mary, to pray for us so that we may be obedient to God, as she was. Amen.
Extra: Pray the Rosary resources:
Parent and Students: download the "Laudate" Ap on your phone for the Rosary and many
other prayers.
I learned there ware 4 mysteries that tells a part of Jesus's life: Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous , and Glorious. Also, I learned why we we pray on the rosaries, because it is like the Bible on beads. Kate Baillargeon
ReplyDeleteElla Little I learned that there are four mysteries to pray on the rosary, they are Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. I also learned that the Rosary is the Bible on beads. We repeat the prayers because that is the way Jesus did it.
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Rosary is the Bible on beads. I also learned that there are four mysteries that tells a part of Jesus's life. They are Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. That is what I learned. ~ Brendan Schoenhaar.
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are many prayers to pray on the rosary. I learned that the rosary is the bible on beads. I also learned that there are four mysteries about Jesus's life, the joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious. -Angela Cavuto.
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are four mysteries that tells a part of Jesus's life and they are Joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious. I also learned that the rosary is the bible on beads. That is what I learned.
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I learned that there are mysteries to pray for the rosary. They are Glorious, Luminous, Joyful, and Sorrowful.
ReplyDeleteI did learn that the rosary is the Bible but in beads. The four mysteries are joyful luminous sorrowful and glorious. These are the things that I learned. Billy Eisfeld
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are 4 different mysteries with 5 different stories for each mystery. When you say the prayers you are supposed to hold each bead lightly between your fingers.
ReplyDeleteI learned that the rosary is the Bible in beads. There are stories in each of the mysteries and that reading these brings us closer to God. Cole Foley
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are 4 mysteries in praying the rosary, joyful, luminous, sorrowful, and glorious. Each of the mysteries have 5 stories in them.
ReplyDeleteI learned the beads on the rosary were made from rocks. I learned that there are 4 mysteries, Joyful, luminous, sorrowful and glorious. I also learned you should carry your rosary beads in your pocket to keep the blessed mother close to you.
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are 4 mysteries on the rosary. joyful, Luminous, Glorious and sorrowful.
ReplyDeleteLogan David
I learned that there are 4 mysteries to pray on the rosary, it's Joyful, Luminous, Glorious, and Sorrowful. Also learned that you should have the rosary in your pocket so when you are struggling or just having a bad day you can pray but also know that you the Blessed Mother's that care for you.
ReplyDeleteKeep the rosary close to you . Mary and Jesus will be close to me. It is the Bible in beads. Anastasia
ReplyDeleteI learned to always keep the rosary close to you. Also that the rosary is the Bible on beads. Finn L
ReplyDeleteI learned that praying the rosary can bring you closer to God and you can pray it at anytime. -Michael Kane
ReplyDeleteI learned that the rosary is not only about prayers, but about reflecting on the mysteries of Jesus' life. -Nico
ReplyDeleteI learned that the rosary is the Bible on beads. The rosary helps us realize that God is always with us during hard times. BRooke noon
ReplyDeleteI learned that on the rosary there are 4 mysteries of Jesus' life and the rosary is the bible in beads
ReplyDelete-Daytona Gentner
I learned how to use the rosary and what prayers I can do. I downloaded the app to learn different prayers to.
ReplyDeleteThat Mary used the rosary to tell about Jesus’ life and all his memories. - Addison Martin
ReplyDeleteSt. Dominic Gave us a the rosary for a special way to pray. I learned that there are 4 mysteries on the rosary joyful, Luminous, Glorious and sorrowful. The rosary means a lot to me because I can keep it in my pocket and it will help me pray during the day.-Robert Gerkens
ReplyDeleteSt. Dominic created the Rosary for people so they can pray anywhere they go. I like that I can carry them with me and prayer anytime. I learned the 4 mysteries of Jesus' life Joyful, Luminous, Glorious and Sorrowful. -Robert Gerkens
ReplyDeleteI learned, the rosary isn't just about praying.
ReplyDeleteJoshua Green I learned how to use the rosary and how Its important
ReplyDeleteLoudon: I learned that the rosary is a weapon. It is a way you can meditate/pray to lift up your heart to the Lord. Our words and thought help us imitate Mother Mary's love for Jesus.
ReplyDeleteSophia Johnson - I learned that the rosary is there to put us in Mary's thoughts and help us uncover what happened to Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI learned how important it is to pray the rosary. I want to know how to remember the rosary.
ReplyDeleteI leaned that the the Rosary is the bible on beads, also keeping the Rosery with you in your pocket or in your hands is very important.
ReplyDeleteI learned that praying the rosary can bring you closer to god
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