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Developing Relationship with God Through Prayer

Explore the importance of personal prayer in developing a relationship with God, understanding vocation, the significance of the Gospels, and different forms of prayer within the Catholic tradition. Discover the practice of a novena, meditation, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Enhance your prayer life and deepen your connection with God to live a more fulfilling Christian life. Homework includes reading handouts, discussing questions, and preparing a letter for Bishop Knestout.

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Developing Relationship with God Through Prayer

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  1. CP2 Unit #7 Prayer Take attendance Spontaneous prayer – volunteer? Review 8.01.01-14 Creed 8.02.01-10 Scripture 8.03.01-13 Sacraments 8.04.01-3 Liturgy 8.05.01-04 Conscience 8.06.01-05 Christian Living Next: 8.07.01-08 Prayer Questions?

  2. CP2 Schedule Sept 10 Unit 0 Introduction & Expectations Sept 17 Unit 1 Creed, part 1 Sept 24 Circles of Grace Oct 1 Unit 1 Creed, part 2 CPII Mini Retreat 11:30 -1:30 @ LFS Oct 8 No Classes Oct 15 Unit 2 Scripture Oct 22 Unit 3 Sacraments CPII Rite of Commitment 11:30 AM Mass Oct 29 Unit 4 Liturgy Nov 5 Unit 5 Conscience Nov 12 Review Units 1-5 Nov 19 Unit 6 Christian Living Nov 26 No Classes - Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 3 Advent Celebration Dec 10 Unit 7 Prayer Dec 17 Penance Grades 6, CPI, CPII Dec 24 No Classes – Merry Christmas Dec 31 No Classes – Happy New Year Jan 7 Unit 8 Catholic Church Jan 14 Unit 9 Ecumenism Jan 21 Unit 10 Catholic Principles & Relationships Jan 28 Review Units 6-10 Feb 4 Unit 11 Vocation Feb 11 Unit 12 Catholic Social Teaching Feb 18 Unit 13 Inter-religious Dialogue Feb 25 Lenten Retreat @ Holy Face Church Mar 4 Unit 14 Missionary Vocation Mar 11 Review Units 11-14 Mar 18 Penance Grades 6, CPI, CPII Mar 25 No Classes TBD Living Stations Rehearsals 6:30-8:30 PM @ HFC Mar 30 Living Stations Performance 12PM @ HFC Apr 1 No Classes - Easter Holiday Apr 8 Review Units 1-14 Apr 15 Faith Knowledge Assessment Apr 22 Interview Preparation Apr 28 Saturday - CPII Retreat 9 AM–6 PM @ Camp Maria TBD Interview with Father Jerry Apr 29 Wrap Up and Feedback May 6 Last Faith Formation Celebration @ Spring Festival TBD Friday - Confirmation Rehearsal – 6:30 PM Church TBD Sunday - Confirmation – 2:00 PM Church

  3. 8.07.01 How is our relationship with God developed? Through personal prayer, which is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God. Try to LISTEN as well as SPEAK to God

  4. 8.07.02, 8.11.01, 8.11.02 What is a vocation? The unique way each person is called by God to love and serve him in this world and to live a holy life. Clergy – bishop, priest, deacon Religious – nun, monk, hermit, friar Lay person – Married or single

  5. 8.07.03 What importance do the Gospels have for Christians? The Gospels are about the life and teaching of Jesus. Prayerful reflection on the Gospel affirms and challenges our thoughts and actions.

  6. 8.07.04, 8.07.05 List and describe the three expressions of prayer. Vocal – Speaking prayers aloud. Meditative – Listening in silence, seeking to understand how to respond to what God is asking. Contemplative - Thinking about God and being together with God who loves us.

  7. 8.07.06 Describe the Catholic devotion known as a novena. The Catholic prayer tradition of nine days of prayer in a row with a specific prayer intention in mind. “Novena” means “nine”

  8. 8.07.07 Why do Catholics meditate? Meditation on Scripture or spiritual readings is part of the prayer life of Catholics It is a prayerful reflection that begins above all with the Word of God in the Bible that: deepens our faith converts our heart and strengthens our will to follow Christ 

  9. 8.07.08 What is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament? Worship of Jesus Christ who is present in the exposed consecrated Host We offer our devotion, gratitude and love to Christ our Lord by spending time with him

  10. Getting to Know God through Prayer Seg. 1- Are you talking to me? (8:01) Seg. 2- How to pray (Lectio Divina) (8:28) Seg. 3- What happens when I pray? (7:41)

  11. Homework Read handout Discuss questions with parents and/or sponsor Bring questions to class Letter to Bishop Knestout due soon

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