5th Grade Prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Morning Prayer
Almighty God, You have given us this day. Strengthen us with Your power and keep us from falling into sin, so that whatever we say, think, or do may be in Your service & for Your kingdom. Amen.
Grace before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are bout to receive from thy bounty. through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace after Meals
We give you thanks, Almighty God, for all thy benefits, who lives and reigns, forever and ever. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they kingdom come; they 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.
Prayer of Praise (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.
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
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Act of Faith
O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because you revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope
O my God, relying on your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace and live everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ my Lord and Redeemer.
Act of Love
O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because you are good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to who God’s love entrusts me here. Ever this day is at my side, to light, to guard, to rule to guide. Amen
The 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 men 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; he 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 from 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.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee, and I detest all of my sins because of thy just punishment. But most of all, because I have offended thee my God, who are all-good and deserving of ally my love. I firmly resolve with the help of they grace, to sin no more and to avoid the occasion of sin. Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought to your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom
Understanding
Right Judgment (Counsel)
Courage (Fortitude)
Knowledge
Reverence (Piety)
Wonder and awe (Fear of the Lord)
The Ten Commandments
1. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of your Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord ’s Day.
4. Honor your father and your 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 your neighbor’s goods.
Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Corporal Works of Mercy (for the body)
Feed the hungry.
Give drink to the thirsty.
Clothe the naked.
Shelter the homeless.
Visit the sick.
Visit the imprisoned.
Bury the dead.
Spiritual Works of Mercy (for the spirit)
Warn the sinner.
Teach the ignorant.
Counsel the doubtful.
Comfort the sorrowful.
Bear wings patiently.
Forgive the injuries.
Pray for the living and the dead.
Stations of the Cross
1. Jesus is condemned to death.
2. Jesus takes up his cross.
3. Jesus falls the first time.
4. Jesus meets his sorrowful mother.
5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus.
6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
7. Jesus falls a second time.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
9. Jesus falls a third time.
10. Jesus is stripped of his clothing.
11. Jesus is nailed to the cross.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
13. Jesus’ body is removed from the cross.
14. Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb.
