OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
RECIEVING THE FULLNESS OF THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE
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Updated: 11/13/24
The Human Person
The Human Person
Starting in bottom left quarter, we are impacted by reality through our senses. The fallen person moves right and then upward in a circle - truth becomes distorted according to pleasures and a weakened will.
Grace helps a person move from contact with reality straight up to ask "what is true?" and then moving in the opposite way, makes decisions of the will that order a persons appetites.
Say a prayer for Dr. Christopher Thompson who both developed this chart developed Fr. John's love for St. Thomas' pyschology of the human person.
Origin of Life
Origin of Life
Newman_OCIA-2024_Class 05_Handout_Origin of Life_Apologetics & Catholic Doctrine.pdf
The Lord's Prayer
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.
Prayer of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Angelus
V/. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
V/. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R/. Be it done unto me according to thy Word.
Hail Mary…
V/. And the Word was made flesh,
R/. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary…
V/. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Anima Christ
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, embolden me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Never permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil Enemy defend me.
At the hour of my death call me
and bid me come to you,
that with your Saints I may praise you
for age upon age.
Amen.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art 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 occasion of sin. Amen.
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 the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Email: Fr. John Rutten @ frjohnrutten@sfcatholic.org
Meets: Tuesdays at 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: The Newman Center
God is working in your life!
If you recongize a desire to now more about the Catholic faith, there is a great path available for you. Also, if you have not received the fullness of grace through the sacraments of the Catholic Church, we'd love to help you discern if this is what the Holy Spirit desires to work within you. This path would also include anyone who is already Catholic but has not been confirmed.
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church and the reception of the sacraments, please reach out!
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