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confirmation Connection
Introducing Cadence at 5:59!
Cadence at 5:59 will be a regular feature on Faith Formation L!VE
Cadence at 5:59 will be a regular feature on Faith Formation L!VE
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“Did God Cause Covid-19?”
The effects of the Coronavirus have lasted longer than we expected, disrupted our lives, and possibly shaken our faith. This blog from LifeTeen helps us to understand where God is in all of this.
The effects of the Coronavirus have lasted longer than we expected, disrupted our lives, and possibly shaken our faith. This blog from LifeTeen helps us to understand where God is in all of this.
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A saint’s Story
Carlo Acusti, a soccer player, video gamer, and web designer was born in 1991, died when only 15 years old, and was beatified in 2020. He said, “All are born originals, many die as photo copies.” Watch the story of this young saint.
Carlo Acusti, a soccer player, video gamer, and web designer was born in 1991, died when only 15 years old, and was beatified in 2020. He said, “All are born originals, many die as photo copies.” Watch the story of this young saint.
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Every Sunday at Mass, we stand and profess our faith by saying “I believe…” The Creed is a statement that contains the central beliefs and doctrines of the Catholic faith. It truly is, in a sense, our Catholic “national anthem.” But just like the singing of our “Star Spangled Banner” can become just another song we sing without thinking much about what it means, the words of the Creed can become just another set of words we recite without realizing their depth, meaning, and power.
Do you really believe in what we profess about our faith? A “yes” or “no” answer really isn’t adequate. Believing is supposed to make a difference in how we live our lives. If you say you believe, is your life any different because of your belief?
These are important questions to ask as you move closer to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. Take a critical look at what we believe as Catholics as stated in our Creed, and what difference, if any, our believing makes in how we live our lives.
Take a few minutes with each statement. Use the link below to find the Nicene Creed. Do some research if there is a statement you don’t understand. Discuss with a parent or sponsor.
Do you really believe in what we profess about our faith? A “yes” or “no” answer really isn’t adequate. Believing is supposed to make a difference in how we live our lives. If you say you believe, is your life any different because of your belief?
These are important questions to ask as you move closer to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. Take a critical look at what we believe as Catholics as stated in our Creed, and what difference, if any, our believing makes in how we live our lives.
Take a few minutes with each statement. Use the link below to find the Nicene Creed. Do some research if there is a statement you don’t understand. Discuss with a parent or sponsor.
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“Prayer Isn’t Always Easy: Tips to Help Get You in the Habit of Praying!”
1. Mind
In order to pray, you have to decide to pray. Making the deliberate choice to pray puts your mind in a good place to be able to both talk and listen to God. Making the choice to pray at a specific time and place will allow you to prepare your mind and your heart ahead of time!
2. Time
Prayers can be quick or they can last for days. Like any good conversation, good prayer takes quality time. You want to be sure to leave time to listen for the voice of God. Choosing a set time to pray each day can also be helpful in making prayer a “good habit” in your life.
3. Place
You can talk to God anywhere, but having a good place to pray can help you focus quickly and put you in the right frame of mind to meet with God. Consider creating your own sacred space. This could be in your bedroom, in the woods, or even in your car. Choose a place that is free of distraction and that you can go to regularly.
4. Body
Figuring out what to do with your body during prayer can be very helpful. Using the body in prayer has been a part of our faith tradition since the beginning. Consider trying out one or more of these actions or postures in your prayer time: Sign of the Cross, bowing, sitting, kneeling, open hands – palms up, hands lifted in the air, dancing, laying prostrate (flat on the ground, face down).
5. What to Say
What do you talk about when you pray? Some find it helpful to use traditional prayers; others talk to God using their own words, and many people do both. Whatever you choose, remember that prayer is all about your relationship with God and others. Talk to God like you would talk to a friend. Don’t do all the talking; make sure you take time to listen! Remember others in your prayer as well. Include the needs of your friends and family, your local community, and even the world.
6. Ritual
There are many ways to pray and over the millennia, people have developed rituals and forms for prayer. Consider prayers like the Rosary, Centering Prayer, Stations of the Cross, Prayer with Icons, novenas, Ignatian Prayer, etc. Your church may even have prayer traditions of its own that you can learn and incorporate into your personal prayer time.
1. Mind
In order to pray, you have to decide to pray. Making the deliberate choice to pray puts your mind in a good place to be able to both talk and listen to God. Making the choice to pray at a specific time and place will allow you to prepare your mind and your heart ahead of time!
2. Time
Prayers can be quick or they can last for days. Like any good conversation, good prayer takes quality time. You want to be sure to leave time to listen for the voice of God. Choosing a set time to pray each day can also be helpful in making prayer a “good habit” in your life.
3. Place
You can talk to God anywhere, but having a good place to pray can help you focus quickly and put you in the right frame of mind to meet with God. Consider creating your own sacred space. This could be in your bedroom, in the woods, or even in your car. Choose a place that is free of distraction and that you can go to regularly.
4. Body
Figuring out what to do with your body during prayer can be very helpful. Using the body in prayer has been a part of our faith tradition since the beginning. Consider trying out one or more of these actions or postures in your prayer time: Sign of the Cross, bowing, sitting, kneeling, open hands – palms up, hands lifted in the air, dancing, laying prostrate (flat on the ground, face down).
5. What to Say
What do you talk about when you pray? Some find it helpful to use traditional prayers; others talk to God using their own words, and many people do both. Whatever you choose, remember that prayer is all about your relationship with God and others. Talk to God like you would talk to a friend. Don’t do all the talking; make sure you take time to listen! Remember others in your prayer as well. Include the needs of your friends and family, your local community, and even the world.
6. Ritual
There are many ways to pray and over the millennia, people have developed rituals and forms for prayer. Consider prayers like the Rosary, Centering Prayer, Stations of the Cross, Prayer with Icons, novenas, Ignatian Prayer, etc. Your church may even have prayer traditions of its own that you can learn and incorporate into your personal prayer time.