Children's Praise
Friday, November 10, 2023
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON: JESUS RIDES ON A DONKEY INTO JERUSALEM ON PALM SUNDAY
Saturday, January 7, 2023
CATECHISM QUESTIONS
CATECHISM QUESTIONS:
GENERAL
1. Who made you?
God made me.
2. Who is God?
God is my Father in heaven.
3. Why did God make you?
God made me because He loves me.
4. How can I thank God for making me?
I can thank God for making me by loving Him with my whole heart, and loving my neighbor as myself.
5. How can I show my love for God?
I can show my love for God by serving Him and my neighbor.
6. Who is Jesus?
Jesus is the Son of God Who became Man for us.
7. Who sent Jesus to us?
God the Father in heaven sent Jesus to us.
8. Why did God send Jesus to us?
God sent Jesus to us to save us and show us the way to the Father.
9. What does the name Jesus mean?
The name Jesus means God saves.
10. How did Jesus save us?
Jesus saved us by dying on the cross, rising from the dead and sharing His new life with us.
11. How does Jesus share His new life with us?
Jesus shares His new life with us when we are baptized and receive the Holy Spirit.
12, In Whose Name are we baptized?
We are baptized in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
13. What do we call the mystery of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit?
We call the mystery of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the mystery of the Blessed Trinity.
14. What is the mystery of the Blessed Trinity?
The mystery of the Blessed Trinity is the mystery of three Persons in One God.
15. Why do we call it a mystery?
We call it a mystery because it is beyond our understanding and we believe it through faith.
16. What is baptism?
Baptism is a sacrament in which we first receive the life and love of God.
17. What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is an outward sign given to us by Jesus and by which we receive grace.
18. What is grace?
Grace is the gift of God's life to us.
19. Why do we need grace?
We need grace to lead good lives and get to heaven.
20. How many sacraments are there?
There are seven sacraments, namely:
Baptism
Reconciliation (Confession)
Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Confirmation
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The gifts of the Holy Spirit as found in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 are expressions of God's love in thought word and deed. Wisdom, knowledge, discernment are love in thought. Prophecy, tongues, interpretations are love in word. Faith, healings, miracles are love in deed.
THE LOVELY GIFTS OF GOD
The fruit and the gifts of the Spirit are expressions of God's love. The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) is a variation of love in its character. Love, joy, gladness, peace are what love is within. Long-suffering, patience, gentleness, goodness are what love is towards others. Faithfulness, meekness (humility), temperance (self-control) are what love is towards God.
Friday, December 25, 2020
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL CHILDREN WHO READ CHILDREN"S PRAISE
Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year
to all children who read Children's Praise.
We celebrate the birthday of Baby Jesus today.
What a wonderful blessing that Jesus came to
earth to save us all from our sins. He also opened
the way to heaven for us so we can live there for
ever in happiness. Why not do something kind for
someone in celebration of Christmas?
YOUR VERY OWN COLOURING BOOK
Why not ask your mom or dad or guardian to
print out this free book and enjoy colouring in
the picture of when Jesus was born.
The book is at the following link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uem5IEaiQ3tP9UGcb7Yr1qqCG6TmnRUA/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
FREE BIBLE COLOURING BOOK! PRINT YOUR OWN BOOK AND START COLOURING IN!
BIBLE COLOURING BOOK
READ EXCITING BIBLE
STORIES
COLOUR IN GREAT
PICTURES
BIBLE STORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Your Bible colouring book will tell you the wonderful story about how Angel Gabriel brought God's message to Mother Mary. Travel with Mary to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Hear the exciting events surrounding the birth of Jesus.
Watch as Jesus is presented in the Jerusalem Temple. Join Mary and Joseph as they search for Jesus when He was twelve years old. Find out about the Holy Bible, and the great gospel stories written by Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Learn about Jesus Who is the Son of God and the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. Find out that Jesus will come again on the clouds of heaven in great glory. Discover how Jesus saved us from our sins. Realize why it is important that we lead good and holy lives.
Colour your pictures as you learn the truths of the Holy Bible! Enjoy this free book and share it with family and friends. This book is a great help to catechists looking for ways to share the gospel stories with those preparing for the holy sacraments.
Download your free book at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uem5IEaiQ3tP9UGcb7Yr1qqCG6TmnRUA/view?usp=sharing