GUIDE FOR EVALUATION OF CHILDREN FOR COMMUNION

One God in three Persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Church dedicates the following Sunday after Pentecost to the celebration of the day of the Most Holy.
Trinidad,

A mystery is everything that we cannot understand with reason. It is something that we can only
understand when God reveals it to us.

The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity - One God in three distinct Persons - is the central mystery of the faith.
and of the Christian life, for it is the mystery of God in Himself.

Catholics believe that the Trinity is One. We do not believe in three gods, but in one God in three.
Distinct persons. It is not that God is divided into three, for each of the three Persons is
entirely God.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have the same nature, the same divinity, the same eternity, the same
power, the same perfection; they are one God. Furthermore, we know that each of the Persons of the
The Holy Trinity is fully contained in the other two, for there is a perfect communion between them.
they.

Nonetheless, the persons of the Holy Trinity are distinct from one another, given the diversity of their mission:
God the Son - through whom all things are - is sent by God the Father, He is our Savior. God the Spirit
Holy in whom all things are - is the one sent by the Father and by the Son, he is our Sanctifier.

THE CREATOR

279"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Gn1,1). With these solemn words begins the
Holy Scripture. The Symbol of Faith gathers it by confessing God the Father Almighty as 'the
Creator of heaven and earth, of all that is visible and invisible. We shall first speak of the Creator,
after its creation, finally from the fall of sin from which Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to
to get up.

Creation is the foundation of "all God's salvific designs," "the beginning of history
of salvation" that culminates in Christ. Conversely, the Mystery of Christ is the decisive light upon the
Mystery of creation; reveals the end in view of which, "in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Gn1,1):
From the beginning, God foresaw the glory of the new creation in Christ (cf. Rom 8:18-23).

What is the Catholic Advent?

Advent (in Latin: adventus Redemptoris, 'coming of the Redeemer') is the first period of the liturgical year.
Cristiano, and it consists of a time of spiritual preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ.
On the Sundays of Advent, the family or community gathers around the Advent wreath.

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The Virgin Mary

For the Catholic Church, the Virgin Mary is the Mother of God as she is the true mother of Jesus who is
God. ... Thus Mary is called Mother of God because she conceived the body of Christ who is united.
substantially to the second person of the Trinity.

The first communion

What happens during the Holy Communion?

In the Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Christ, who gives Himself to us in His body, blood, soul.
and divinity. This intimate union with Christ signifies and strengthens our union with Him and His Church. Jesus speaks
of the importance of the Holy Communion when he says: 'if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and do not
they drink his blood, they do not have life in them" (John 6:53). Just as the Holy Communion unites us to Jesus,
it also strengthens us against sin, helps us live a Christian life, and prepares us for the
heavenly banquet.

Who can receive the Holy Communion?

The Sacred Communion is one of the most precious gifts that Jesus has given us, and it is important that
we prepare ourselves appropriately before receiving it. In the Roman Catholic Church, once a child
he has the ability to understand that the Eucharist is the gift of the very life of Jesus, he is prepared with
diligence so that he/she can receive his/her First Holy Communion. In addition to learning the truths about the
Eucharist, the child prepares himself spiritually and receives the sacrament of reconciliation, to
that I may receive the Holy Communion with a pure heart.

Careful preparation before receiving Holy Communion is also necessary for adults.
Since the Holy Communion is a sign of unity with the Catholic Church, a person should only
receive the Holy Communion if you believe in what the Catholic Church teaches, and if you live as a member of the
Church, following the path of life that it establishes for its children. If one is aware of having
having committed a grave sin, he must receive the sacrament of reconciliation before approaching the
Holy Communion.

How do I prepare to receive the Holy Communion?

The Holy Communion is a great mystery that we must approach with reverence and admiration. In the
Corpus Christi feast, the Church sings that the Holy Communion 'is eaten by both good and bad / with benefit
different / it is not the same to have life / as to be condemned to death” (Sequence Lauda Sion). This hymn
takes his inspiration from the Holy Bible, where Saint Paul writes that 'he who eats and drinks unworthily,'

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eat and drink your own condemnation for not recognizing the body" (1 Cor. 11:29). The Holy Communion is
a great spiritual gift, but it also requires great respect.

Spiritual preparation is the most important. Many Catholics choose to dedicate time to prayer.
private before the mass, in order to prepare for the Holy Communion. To be worthy of receiving the
Holy Communion, people who have committed serious sins must first seek forgiveness in the
sacrament of reconciliation. Confession is also an important preparation for those who have
committed minor sins, and most parishes offer it at a convenient time for those
They wish to receive Holy Communion at the Sunday Mass.

The Church helps in several ways for Catholics to prepare for Holy Communion. It
fasting requires at least one hour before receiving communion (Canon 919). This fast includes everything
food and drink, except water and medicines, but it does not apply to the sick or the elderly. To some
Catholics help extend the fast, even from the eve, in order to be better prepared for the
Sacred Communion. The time dedicated to prayer in thanksgiving after receiving the Sacred Communion.
it is also well rewarded.

Holy Apostles

Who were they?

The names of the twelve Apostles are these: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew;
Santiago the son of Zebedee and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the
of Alfeo and Thaddeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him (Matthew 10:2-4).
Ten Commandments

To teach the Ten Commandments in a simpler way, the formula is used.

catechetical of theCompendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Churchand they are:

You shall love God above all things.

You shall not take the name of God in vain.
You shall keep the feasts holy.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit unclean acts.
You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness nor lie.
9. You shall not consent to impure thoughts or desires.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

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DIVISIONS AND PARTS OF THE BIBLE.

The two main divisions or parts of the Bible are the Old and New Testaments; this division comes from
the earliest Christian times.

In total, the Bible is composed of 73 books, of which 46 make up the Old Testament and 27 the New Testament.
New Testament.

FE

Faith is a personal act: the free response of man to the initiative of God who reveals himself. But faith does not
it is an isolated act. No one can believe alone, just as no one can live alone. No one has given faith to themselves.
same, as no one has given life to themselves. The believer has received faith from another, must transmit it to
Another. Our love for Jesus and for others drives us to speak to others about our faith. Every believer is
like a link in the great chain of believers. I cannot believe without being upheld by the faith of the
others, and by my faith I contribute to sustaining the faith of others.

Parts of the Holy Mass

Initial rites

They are introductory rites to the celebration and prepare us to listen to the word and celebrate the Eucharist.
Entrance procession
We arrive at the temple and prepare to celebrate the greatest mystery of our faith. We accompany
the entrance procession singing with joy.
Initial greeting
After kissing the altar and making the sign of the cross, the priest greets the assembly.
Penitential Act
We humbly ask the Lord for forgiveness for all our faults.
Glory
We praise God, acknowledging His holiness, at the same time recognizing our need for Him.
Collective prayer
It is the prayer that the priest makes to the Father, on behalf of the whole assembly. In it, he gathers all the
community intentions.

Liturgy of the Word

We listen to God, who is given to us as nourishment in His Word, and we respond by singing, meditating, and
praying.

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 First reading
In the Old Testament, God speaks to us through the history of the people of Israel and their prophets.
Psalm
We meditate by praying or singing a psalm.

Second reading
In the New Testament, God speaks to us through the apostles.
Gospel
The singing of the Hallelujah prepares us to listen to the proclamation of the mystery of Christ. At the end, we acclaim.
saying: 'Glory to you, Lord Jesus'.
Homily
The celebrant explains the Word of God to us.
I believe
After hearing the Word of God, we confess our faith.
Prayer of the Faithful
We pray for each other asking for everyone's needs.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

It has three parts: Rite of the offerings, Great Eucharistic Prayer (this is the core of the entire celebration, it is
a prayer of thanksgiving in which we commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus) and Rite of
communion.
Presentation of the offerings
We present the bread and the wine that will be transformed into the body and blood of Christ. We perform the
collection in favor of the whole Church. We pray over the offerings.

Preface
It is a prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God, the thrice holy.
Epiclesis
The celebrant extends his hands over the bread and wine and invokes the Holy Spirit, so that by his action
I transformed them into the body and blood of Jesus.
Consecration
The priest makes "memory" of the Last Supper, pronouncing the same words as Jesus. The bread and the
wine is transformed into the body and blood of Jesus.

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 Acclamation
We acclaim the central mystery of our faith.
Intercession
We offer this sacrifice of Jesus in communion with the whole Church. We pray for the Pope, for the bishops,
for all the deceased and for all of us.
Doxology
The priest offers to the Father the body and blood of Jesus, through Christ, with him and in him, in the unity of
Holy Spirit. We all respond: "Amen."
Our Father
Preparing to receive communion, we pray to the Father as Jesus taught us.

Communion
Filled with joy, we come to receive Jesus, the bread of life. Before taking communion, we make an act of
humility and faith.
Sentence
We give thanks to Jesus for having received him, and we ask him to help us live in communion.

Farewell rituals

These are rites that conclude the celebration.

Blessing
We received the blessing of the priest.
Goodbye and sending
Nourished with the bread of the Word and the Eucharist, we return to our activities, to live what
we celebrate, carrying Jesus in our hearts.

SACRAMENTS

1. What is a sacrament? How many are there?

The sacraments are effective signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church by the
which is dispensed to us the divine life. The visible rites under which the sacraments are celebrated
they signify and accomplish the graces proper to each sacrament.

The sacraments are sensible signs (words and actions), accessible to our humanity, through
through which Christ acts and communicates His grace to us.

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In the Church, there are seven sacraments:Baptism,Confirmationthe Confirmation,EucharistPenanceAnointing
of the sick,Priestly orderyMarriage

First sacrament: Baptism

The first sacrament of initiation is primarily called Baptism, due to the central rite.
with which it is celebrated: to baptize means "to immerse" in water; the one who receives baptism is immersed in
the death of Christ and rises with Him "as a new creature" (2 Cor 5:17). It is also called "bath of
"regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit" (Tt 3:5), and "illumination," because the baptized one
become 'children of light' (Eph 5:8).

Second sacrament: Confirmation

In the Old Covenant, the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest upon the Messiah.
expected and above all the messianic people. The whole life and mission of Jesus unfold in a total
communion with the Holy Spirit. The Apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and proclaim 'the
"wonders of God" (Acts 2:11). They communicate to the newly baptized, through the laying on of hands,
the gift of the same Spirit. Throughout the centuries, the Church has continued to live by the Spirit and
communicating it to their children.

Third sacrament: Eucharist

The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, which He instituted to
to perpetuate throughout the ages, until His second coming, the sacrifice of the Cross, thus entrusting to the Church the
memorial of His Death and Resurrection. It is a sign of unity, a bond of charity, and a paschal banquet, in the
When one receives Christ, the soul is filled with grace and a pledge of eternal life is given to us.
In these four audios, the Eucharist is discussed as a mystery of faith and love, addressing the real presence of
Jesus in the Eucharist and it is affirmed that when we receive communion, we receive Christ himself. Finally, it
explain where this miracle occurs, that the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of
Jesus: the mass.

Fourth sacrament: Confession

Since the new life of grace, received in Baptism, did not eliminate the weakness of nature
human inclination to sin (that is, concupiscence), Christ instituted this sacrament for the
conversion of the baptized who have strayed from Him due to sin.
The following two audios explain two aspects of confession. First, why it is
the presence of a priest, a person, is necessary to forgive sins in the sacrament of
reconciliation. The second audio explains confession as the sacrament of reconciliation.

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Fifth sacrament: Anointing of the Sick
With the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (formerly known as Last Rites), the Church comes to
help from their children, who are starting to be in danger of death due to serious illness or old age. The
the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick provides the Christian with grace to overcome difficulties
inherent to the state of severe illness or old age.

Sixth sacrament: Holy Orders

The sacrament of Order is that by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues.
being exercised in the Church until the end of time. For the social needs of the Church and of the
civil community, Jesus Christ instituted the Priesthood and Marriage, ordered towards the salvation of the
for that reason they are known as sacraments for the service of the community.

Seventh sacrament: Marriage

The marriage alliance of man and woman, founded and structured with its own laws given by the
Creator, it is ordered by its own nature towards the communion and the good of the spouses, and to the
procreation and education of children. Jesus teaches that, according to the original divine design, the union
marriage is indissoluble: 'What God has joined together, let no one separate' (Mk 10:9).

THE SIN

Sin is a thought, an action, or an omission that goes against the will of God.
An even easier way to understand it is that sin is a thought, an action, or an omission that fulfills
with one or more of the following possibilities: 1) that it is contrary to any of the 10 commandments; or
well, 2) that is contrary to any of the teachings of the Church in matters of morality; or 3) that
be contrary to what we consider we should do or avoid.

When that option is taken, sin is already committed, even if the actions have not been carried out externally.
bad, but it should only stay within our heart or our mind. That is why it really is
one can sin not only by action but also by thought and by omission (omit = to fail to do something that
we should do. For example: to stop attending Holy Mass on a Sunday for simple excuses like: 'I am
cansado”, “se pasó la hora en la que me gusta ir”, “si voy a Misa no podré asistir a tal espectáculo, o deporte,
the commitment", etc.).

Sin is certainly not a pleasant topic. However, it is very necessary that we are...
well informed about this topic, because only in this way can we avoid sins. It's like talking about cancer, with
the difference is that we ALL have sinned and, if it is not healed, the prognosis is eternal death (that is, the
hell, which is forever).

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Nevertheless, we must have a positive outlook, as we know from the Gospel that
Christ is God made man, and He died for us on the Cross to save us and rose on the third day.
just as he freed us from sin and opened up the possibility of achieving not only happiness in this life
but also Eternal Happiness, Heaven forever, on the condition that we remain faithful to Christ
and to His Church.

Sin, of any type or severity, can be forgiven by God. He always wants

forgive us, but we must voluntarily seek that forgiveness through the path that has been provided
Our Lord Jesus Christ, as taught by the Word of God: the Sacramental Confession with a
priest.

Types of sins

There are different classifications of sins, each of them based on a particular criterion.
Next, two particularly useful classification criteria appear to know:

Criterion 1: According to the principle by which sin proceeds

Original Sin: the one whose cause and source is the will of Adam and Eve, for being the head
of the human race, they transmit the conservation or loss of the original justice in which they were created.
original sin, therefore, every human being has it as their own since it is inherited from Adam and Eve.
together with human nature. It is a state that implies a lack of God's grace, and causes
disorder in our lives leaning towards other sins.

Actual sin: that whose cause is the personal and free will of the individual. In other words, the actual sin is
any voluntary act of thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to right reason.

Criterion 2: According to the severity of the sin

Grave or Mortal Sin: it is one that separates a person from friendship with God or intensifies the distance.
that the person already has regarding God. It implies a sin that is committed with sufficient knowledge and
freedom; the consequence is the loss of sanctifying grace and participation in the Divine life that Christ
it deserved us; for this is called mortal, because it produces the death of the soul itself to grace and life
Divine. Moreover, she loses all the merits acquired by the good deeds done previously and stops
being heir to the Kingdom. Dying like this is to face the judgment of God and with eternal separation from
God, that is hell.

Whoever commits a grave or mortal sin and does not sincerely repent starts to live a life of
permanent distancing from God. Sin passes (that is, it remains in the past), but the soul of the sinner
continues in a state of sin: stained and deprived of grace. It is called 'state of sin' (maccula)
sins, the liability of guilt St. Thomas (I-II:87:6). This state continues until Penitence (Confession)
(Sacramental) restore the order.

Not all sins are equally serious. The judgment about the seriousness of sin is not based on opinion.
popular sign of the teaching of the Church.

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 Light Sin or Venial: it is an offense that does not break the relationship with God (it does not produce the death of the soul)
soul) but it does weaken it. Those who do not fight against these sins become more vulnerable to mortal sin. They
it refers to negligence or hesitation or stumbling in following Christ.

Negligence in observing a promise to do some light favor for a friend, when such negligence can
to contradict but not harm. Another example would be to violate a serious responsibility but only in a small way.
Degree. A venial sin is the second greatest of all evils, with the greatest being the mortal sin.

Works of Mercy
7 CORPOREAL WORKS OF MERCY
• Feed the hungry
• Give drink to the thirsty.
• Dressing the naked
• To welcome the foreigner
• Visit and care for the sick.
• Visit the prisoners.
• To bury the deceased.
WEEK 2 - 7 SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY
• Give good advice to those who need it
• Teach the one who does not know
• Correct the one who is mistaken.
• Console the sad
• Forgive the offenses
• Bearing defects patiently
of others
• To pray to God for the living and the dead

5 STEPS FOR A GOOD CONFESSION

1. Examination of conscience. It is when we review our behavior to know what our

sins.
2. Pain of Sins. It is the feeling of remorse for the bad things we did.
3. Tell all the sins to the confessor.
4. Fulfill the penance. ...
5. Purpose of amendment.

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NICENE CONSTANTINOPOLITAN CREED
I believe in one God the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible;
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
Only Begotten Son of God,
Begotten of the Father before all ages,
God of God, Light of Light,
true God of true God,
Begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
Through whom all things were made,
Who for our love and for our health descended from heaven,
And taking our flesh from the Virgin Mary, by the Holy Spirit, he became man,
And he was crucified for us under the power of Pontius Pilate,
He suffered, and was buried;
And on the third day, he rose again according to the Scriptures,
He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
And he will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead;
And His kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of life,
proceeding from the Father and the Son,
Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified;
Who spoke through the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the remission of sins,
And I hope for the resurrection of the dead.
And the life of the world to come. Amen.

Act of Contrition

My Lord Jesus Christ,

God and true Man,
I deeply regret having sinned,
because I have deserved hell and have lost heaven,
especially because I offended You,
that you are infinite goodness,
whom I love above all things.

I firmly propose,
with your grace, amend me and avoid occasions of sin,
confess to me and fulfill the penance.

I trust you will forgive me for your infinite mercy.

Amen.

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Hello

God save you, Queen and Mother of mercy,

life and sweetness and our hope.
God save you. To you we call the exiled children of Eve;
to you we cry, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Well then, our lawyer lady,

Return to us those your merciful eyes
and after this exile, show us Jesus,
blessed fruit of your womb.
Oh most clement! Oh merciful! Oh sweet Virgin Mary!

Pray for us, holy Mother of God,

So that we are worthy of attaining the promises
of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Soul of Christ

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, intoxicate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, comfort me.

Oh, good Jesus!, hear me.

Within your wounds, hide me.

Do not let me stray from You.

Deliver me from the evil enemy.

At the hour of my death, call me.

And send me to You.

So that I may praise you with your saints.

For ages of ages. Amen.

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