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Basic Knowledge Checklist

Kindergarten
Sign of the Cross
Glory Be
Blessing before Meals
 
1st Grade
The Lord's Prayer
 
2nd Grade
Hail Mary
Act of Contrition
 
3rd Grade
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
Nicene Creed
 
4th Grade
The 10
Commandments
Beatitudes
 
5th Grade
Seven Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Healing
Sacraments of Vocation
 
6th Grade
The two parts of the Bible
Scripture References
 
7th Grade
Grace
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
 
8th Grade
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
  
 Prayers

SIGN OF THE CROSS. (With right hand touch forehead) In the name of the Father, (touch center of chest) and of the Son, (touch left and then right shoulders) and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
             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.

 
BLESSING BEFORE MEALS           
            Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Traditionally thy was substituted for your and bounty for goodness. Many prayers can be said before a meal. This is the prayer most commonly used.)
 
THE LORD’S PRAYER
            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.
 
HAIL MARY
            Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
ACT OF CONTRITION
            My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
(Many variations of this prayer are appropriate. This is from the revised Rite of Penance and is used in our books. Each child needs to know some variation of a Prayer of Sorrow)
 
THE CHURCH IS (marks of the church)
               one- we are one, or united. The Holy Spirit draws Jesus’ followers together as brothers and sisters in one Christian family.
               holy- to be holy mean to be close to God and to do God’s work in the world. It means loving God and caring about all people.
               catholic- means universal. Jesus wants his people, the Church, to welcome and to include people of all kinds, just as he does.
              apostolic- It is founded on the teachings of Jesus and his Apostles. We are called to be apostolic by sharing what we have learned from the Apostles and from other Catholics.  

NICENE CREED
          We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
             For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; suffered, died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
            He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds for the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

                                                         
 

 
  
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10 Commandments

1.       I, the Lord, am you God. You shall not have other gods besides me.
2.       You shall not take the name of the Lord, Your God, in vain.
3.       Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
4.       Honor your father and mother.
5.       You shall not kill.
6.       You shall not commit adultery.
7.       You shall not steal.
8.       You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9.       You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10.    You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
 
Beatitudes
(We do not ask that students memorize all of the Beatitudes but rather that they are familiar with them, who gave them to us etc. The following is a brief explanation of the Beatitudes.)
The Beatitudes were given to us by Jesus. They teach us to love God and others, and promise us a place in the kingdom of heaven. Christians believe that they will be happy forever if they live the Beatitudes. They are Jesus’ teachings on how to find everlasting happiness.
    Happy are the poor in spirit. The reign of God is theirs.
    Happy are the sorrowing. They will be comforted.
    Happy are the gentle. They will receive all that God has promised.
    Happy are those who hunger and thirst for justice. They will be satisfied.
    Happy are those who show mercy to others. They will receive mercy.
    Happy are the single-hearted. They will see God.
    Happy are the peacemakers. They will be called children of God.
    Happy are those who are treated unfairly for doing what is right. The reign of God is theirs.
 
Sacraments:
 
Seven Sacraments
    Baptism
    Eucharist
    Confirmation
    Reconciliation
    Anointing of the Sick
    Matrimony
    Holy Orders
  
Sacraments of Initiation
    Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
Sacraments of Healing
    Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Sacraments of Vocation
    Matrimony and Holy Orders
 
The Two Parts of the Bible
Old Testament --
    Hebrew Scriptures - 46 books
Tells the story of God’s relationship with the Jewish people up to the time of Jesus

New Testament --
    Christian Scripture - 27 books
Tells the teaching and actions of Jesus and his followers

Scripture References
Choose several scriptures from the Hebrew Scriptures as well as the New Testament. Ask the student to locate them.
 
Grace
God’s free gift to us of a share in the divine life. Grace is a sharing in the life and love of God. Having this gift of grace means that God’s own life and love are in us.
 
 

 
  
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Corporal Works of Mercy                                                 

Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Clothe the naked
Shelter the homeless
Care for the sick
Help imprisoned
Bury the dead 
 
Spiritual Works of Mercy
 
Share our knowledge with others
Give advice to those who need it
Comfort those who suffer                
Be patient with others
Forgive those who hurt us
Give correction to those who need it
Pray for the living and the dead
 
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
 
Wisdom
Understanding
Right Judgment
Courage
Knowledge
Reverence
Wonder
Awe
 
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in us the fire of  your love. Send forth your spirit and us shall be created, and you will renew the face of the earth. Amen.

 
  
 
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