St. Mary's School required prayers for grades K-8

A prayer is a personal dialogue with God. These formal prayers guide us in our prayer life. There are many acceptable versions of these prayers. The following versions are those used, learned, and recited in class at St. Mary's School. This list shows the grade the prayers will first be learned. The list is then cumulative. This means that at the end of grade 4, students should know all the prayers listed for K, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The words for each prayer are included on this page; simply click on the name of the prayer desired or scroll down. Students are expected to recite these from memory.

Use links in the following list to move directly to a particular prayer.

K and First Grade: Sign of the Cross Glory Be to the Father Our Father Hail Mary Prayer to the Holy Spirit Guardian Angel Prayer Grace Before Meals Grace After Meals	Second Grade: Morning Offering Act of Contrition
Third Grade: Apostles' Creed The Rosary Hosanna	Fourth Grade: Hail Holy Queen Prayer to St. Michael Memorare
Fifth Grade: The Angelus First five of Ten Commandments	Sixth Grade: Beatitudes Complete Ten Commandments in order
Seventh Grade: Precepts of the Church (know) Mass Etiquette (know) Parts of the Mass	Eighth Grade: Act of Faith Act of Hope Act of Charity (Love)

Prayers:

The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory Be to the Father
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.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy 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.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen.

Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear;
To whom God's love entrusts me here,
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about
to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Grace After Meals
We give You thanks, Almighty God, for these and all Thy gifts which we
have received from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary;
I offer you all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day.
For all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart.
In union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
In reparation for all my sins.
For the intentions of all our friends, and in particular for the
intention of our Holy Father for this month. Amen.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all
because they offend Thee, my God, who are all-good and
deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of thy grace,
to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

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 of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
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.

How to Pray the Rosary

1. Make the sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles' Creed".
2. Say the "Our Father".
3. Say three "Hail Mary's".
4. Say the "Glory Be to the Father".
   
5. Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father".
6. Say ten "Hail Mary's" (one at each bead) while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the "Glory Be to the Father".
   
8. After each decade (#5, 6, and 7) you may say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy."
   
9. Announce the Second Mystery; then say the "Our Father". Repeat #6, 7, and 8. Continue with the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.
   
10. Say the "Hail, Holy Queen" after the five decades are completed.

The Mysteries of the Rosary

• Joyful Mysteries
  1. Annunciation (Lk. 1:26-33)
  2. Visitation (Lk. 1:39-42)
  3. Nativity (Lk. 2:5-7)
  4. Presentation in the Temple (Lk. 2:22-23)
  5. Finding Jesus in the Temple (Lk. 2:46-50)
  
  
• Sorrowful Mysteries
  1. Agony in the Garden (Lk. 22:44-45)
  2. Scourging at the Pillar (Jn. 19:1-2)
  3. Crowning with Thorns (Mt. 27:28-29)
  4. Carrying the Cross (Jn. 19:17-18)
  5. Crucifixion (Lk. 23:46)
  
  
• Glorious Mysteries
  1. Resurrection (Mk. 16:6)
  2. Ascension of Jesus (Mk. 16:19)
  3. Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
  4. Assumption of Mary (Judith 15:9-11)
  5. Crowning of Mary in Heaven (Rev. 12:1)
  
  
• Luminous Mysteries
  1. Baptism in the Jordan (Mt. 3:16-17)
  2. Wedding at Cana (Jn. 2:1-11)
  3. Proclamation of the Kingdom (Mk. 1:14-15)
  4. Transfiguration (Lk. 9:28-31)
  5. Institution of the Eucharist (Jn. 6:51)
  
  

Hosanna
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,
Hosanna in the highest.

Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope,
to you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears;
turn, then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of Heavenly hosts,
by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who
prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. 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 your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to 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.

The Angelus (This Marian prayer is not to be used during the Easter Season)
The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
response: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
(say Hail Mary)
Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
response: May it be done according to your word.
(say Hail Mary)
And the Word was made flesh.
response: And dwelt among us.
(say Hail Mary)
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
response: That we may be made worthy of the promise of Christ.
Let us pray: O Lord, it was through the message of an angel that we learned of the incarnation of Christ, your Son. Pour your grace into our hearts, and by His Passion and Cross bring us to the glory of His Resurrection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

First five of the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.

1. I, the Lord, am your God, you shall not have other gods besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.

Beatitudes - based on Matthew 5:3-10
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 Children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Complete Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.

1. I, the Lord, am your God, you shall not have other gods besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath 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.

Precepts of the Church

1. Keep holy every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation.
2. Receive Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Penance often.
3. Study the teaching of the Church and prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
4. Observe the marriage laws of the Church.
5. Support the Church, Parish, and Priests.
6. Do penance including Fast and Abstain on days appointed.
7. Support the missionary efforts of the Church.

Mass Etiquette
(These are the expectations for those attending Mass)

• Walk in and out of the Church quietly.
• No talking in the church except when participating or singing.
• Use the Holy Water properly, and make the Sign of the Cross properly.
• Genuflect on the right knee when entering and leaving.
• Show respect for and follow traditions (kneeling, standing, sitting properly)
• Remain in the church until after the closing song.

Parts of the Mass

• Introductory Rites
  1. Greeting
  2. Penitential Rite
  3. Glory to God
  4. Open Prayer
• Liturgy of the Word
  1. First Reading
  2. Responsorial Psalm
  3. Second Reading
  4. Gospel Acclamation
  5. Gospel
  6. Homily
  7. Profession of Faith
  8. General Intercessions
• Liturgy of the Eucharist
  1. Preparation of the Altar and Gifts
  2. Preface
  3. Preface Acclamation
  4. First part of Eucharistic Prayer
  5. Consecration of the Mass
  6. Memorial Acclamation
  7. Second part of the Eucharistic Prayer
  8. Concluding Acclamation
• Communion Rite
  1. Lord's Prayer
  2. Sign of Peace
  3. Breaking of the Bread
  4. Holy Communion
  5. Prayer after Communion
• Concluding Rite

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 have 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 Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Redeemer.

Act of Charity (Love)
O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul, because You are infinitely good and deserving of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.