Prayer Book - 2024-2025

Contents

Special Prayers for the 2024-2025 School Year 
Catholic Music 
Hallow 
Our Catholic Prayers 
How To Pray the Rosary 
Our Catholic Faith 
2024-2025 Liturgical Calendar 
Virtue Prayer and Schedule 
A Parent’s Blessing for Their Children 

Welcome

Dear Saint Patrick Academy Community,

Prayer is powerful. Through prayer, we grow in our relationship with Christ. Prayer allows us to discern among different paths and opportunities. We also rely on prayer in times of need or in gratitude. Our hope at Saint Patrick Academy is to help our families grow in prayer together, for a family united in prayer cannot be broken.

As we focus on our annual theme of Anchored in Faith, the faculty and staff will rely on this book throughout the year to help our students memorize certain prayers and to model the use of prayer inside the classroom and our daily schedules, but, more importantly, we aim to make prayer accessible for all of our students.

We encourage families to use this resource at home to learn more about our faith; lead by example in guiding our students in prayer; and, hopefully, recognize how we are all called to serve Christ in this world.

Saint Patrick, pray for us!
James Melone, Ed.D.
Head of School

Special Prayers for the 2024-2025 School Year

Our School Prayer- Adapted from the Breastplate of St. Patrick

Christ Beside Me.
Christ Before Me.
Christ Behind Me.
Christ Within Me.
Christ Beneath Me.
Christ Above Me.
St. Patrick, Pray for us!

SPA Annual Theme Scripture:
Anchored in Faith

This year our annual theme is Anchored in Faith. Our theme is inspired by the following two
Scripture passages. We will be referring to this
passage from Hebrews as well as this story from the Gospels throughout the year with our students.

“This hope we have as an anchor for the soul.” -Hebrews 6:19

This hope refers to the unwavering hope we have because of our faith in Jesus Christ and the presence of God in our lives. This hope is steady and firm like an anchor.

The Calming of the Storm
“He got into a boat and his disciples followed him.

Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’

He said to them, ‘Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?’ Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm.

The men were amazed and said, ‘What sort of man is this, whom even the winds and the sea obey?’”
-Matthew 8:23-27 (also can be found in Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25)

Each school year the Saint Patrick Academy learns and memorizes a new prayer. This year we are memorizing the Prayer to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit fills each of us so that we can live as followers of Christ. Asking for the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives helps us to stay anchored in faith. Our hope is that our students will learn to call upon the Holy Spirit in times of need in their lives and recognize the great power of the Spirit.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen

This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know

Give me the grace to be a leader on and off the field.
Give me the grace to always act with integrity on and off the field.
Give me the grace to be humble on and off the field.
God, help me to compete well, but fairly.
Help me to try my best and encourage my teammates
to do the same.
Help me to always respect my opponents and help them
up when they are down.
If we win, allow us humble rejoicing, if we lose, keep us
from anger.
And let us always play for your glory God.
Amen.
Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes, pray for us.

St. Sebastian

Catholic Music

Listen to our Mass music at home with your family!

The Top Ten Songs for Mass at SPA 2023-2024

Songs teach us about our faith. Below are the top ten favorites of our SPA students. Search them wherever you listen to music and learn them along with your students. We will be focusing on these songs this school year.

  1. Amazing Grace
  2. Christ Be Our Light
  3. Lord I Need You
  4. Immaculate Mary
  5. Lead Me Lord
  6. What a Beautiful Name
  7. Holy, Holy, Holy
  8. O Sacrament Most Holy
  9. Holy God We Praise Thy Name
  10. In Christ Alone

Hallow

This year each student at Saint Patrick Academy has been given a Hallow account. Hallow is the number one prayer and meditation app available to date.

Hallow has something for everyone, of all ages, and of all places on their journey of faith. Your child is able to log on at school, but you can also use their login on your own personal mobile device. A single Hallow account can be used on up to 5 devices.

Username: child’s email address
Password: hallowed

Below are a few suggestions to get you started using Hallow. You can use the search feature in the app to find the suggested prayers.

Children and Teens

Intro: Littles
This five session prayer series uses the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd to introduce younger children to prayer. Each prayer is 3-5 minutes long.

Intro: Middles-3rd and 4th
This six session prayer series helps children ages 8-13 learn how to create silence and meet God in the quiet.

Intro: Teens
For ages 14-18, this six session prayer series explores a variety of prayer styles.

Kids Bedtime Prayers
Short prayers to use with your children at bed time. They provide a great way to pray together as a family before bed.

Things to put on in the car
Saints Stories found in the kids and teens section.
Family Mass Prep is a great reflection on the readings for Sunday Mass. This is great to listen to on the way to Mass on Sundays to prepare your hearts and minds for the Mass.

Sacramental Prep Supplements
Are your children receiving sacraments? Search for the kids and teens section and look for the Sacramental Prep headline. There are great things to listen to and enhance your child’s preparation for the sacraments.

Daily Virtue
Education in Virtue, the program we use here at SPA, has partnered with Hallow to bring the Daily Virtue series. Learn about one of the virtues each day and reiterate all the great virtue lessons the students get at school.

Tap on “search” at the bottom of your screen. There you will find categories that will help you get started. Below are a few suggestions.

“Daily Prayers.” There are daily reflections, daily rosaries, daily Gospels. Choose one and make it a part of your routine.

“Challenges.” Challenges are routinely offered and it is a great way to jump into a new prayer routine.

“Music.” There is a large library of Christian music available to listen to. Both with lyrics and instrumental, it is great to have in the background while cooking dinner or on while you are driving to work.

“Trivia.” Grow in your knowledge of Scripture and the Catholic faith by trying out the daily trivia!

“Sleep.” A great section for any of us whose minds are racing at the end of the day. Fall asleep to light piano, or calm reading of beautiful Scripture passages.

“I have a short commute to work, so I listen to the Daily Minute with Fr. Frankie on my way here. It’s short, but a great way to start the day and put me in a positive mindset.”

“You know I love the Rosary with Mark Whalberg! I also enjoy the daily miracle and the series that are usually offered during Lent and Advent.”

  • Mark Whalberg–Lenten challenge
  • Trivia
  • Kids saint stories
  • For the women:
    • Be Still – Women’s Devotional
    • Music/Worship – Sarah Kroger & Vibes with Aquinas
  • Daily Fr. Mike Minute Homilies
  • Daily Reflections
  • Imaginative Prayer
  • Daily peace in silence
  • Music

Want to start a prayer routine? Hallow can help with that. Open the app, and in the middle of the screen you will see a box labeled “routine.” You can use the routine feature and assign times to certain prayers and the app will remind you to pray each day.

Example
5:30 AM : Daily Gospel Lectio Divina
7:30 AM : Saint of the Day in the car on the way to school
7:30 PM : Daily Family Rosary or Bedtime prayers for kids
8:00 PM : Sleep Story

Our Catholic Prayers

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father (touch head)
and of the Son (touch chest)
and of the Holy (touch left shoulder)
Spirit (touch right shoulder).
Amen.

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, 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.

Why Pray to Mary?

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.

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.
Amen.

Our Lady of Fátima

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of
Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come 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.

I believe in one God,the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, 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.

Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard,
Rule and guide. Amen.

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Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Your wounds hide me.
Separated from You, let me never be.
From the evil one protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me,
And close to You bid me,
That with Your saints,
I may be praising You forever and ever. Amen.

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

O my God,
I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
and I detest all my sins,
because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell;
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 confess my sins, to do penance,
and to amend my life.
Amen.

Penance

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine
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.

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our
sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

(Verse) Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

(Response) That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in
them the fire of Thy love.

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen

How To Pray the Rosary

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 Marys” for Faith, Hope, and Charity
  4. Say the “Glory Be”
  5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the “Our Father”
  6. Say ten “Hail Marys” while meditating on the Mystery
  7. Say the “Glory Be”
    (Optional: Say the “O My Jesus” prayer requested by Mary at Fatima)
  8. Announce the Next Mystery; then say the “Our Father” and repeat these steps (6 through 8) as you continue through the remaining Mysteries.
  9. Say the closing prayers: the “Hail Holy Queen” and “Final Prayer”
  10. Make the “Sign of the Cross”
The Rosary
  1. The Annunciation
  2. The Visitation
  3. The Nativity
  4. The Presentation
  5. The Finding in the Temple
  1. The Baptism of Jesus
  2. The Wedding Feast of Cana
  3. The Proclamation to the Kingdom
  4. The Transfiguration
  5. The Institution of the Eucharist
  1. The Agony in the Garden
  2. The Scourging at the Pillar
  3. The Crowning with Thorns
  4. The Carrying of the Cross
  5. The Crucifixion
  1. The Resurrection
  2. The Ascension
  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
  4. The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth

Our Catholic Faith

The Ten Commandments
  1. I am the LORD your God: you shall not have strange gods before me.
  2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
  3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day.
  4. Honor your father and 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.
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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.

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

-cf. Mt 5:3-12, NABRE

Human Dignity and the Beatitudes

Prayer at each station:
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

  1. Jesus is condemned to death
  2. Jesus takes up his cross
  3. Jesus falls the first time
  4. Jesus meets his Mother
  5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross
  6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
  7. Jesus falls the second time
  8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem who weep for him.
  9. Jesus falls the third time
  10. Jesus is stripped of his garments
  11. Jesus is nailed to the cross
  12. Jesus dies on the cross
  13. Jesus is taken down from the Cross and give to his mother.
  14. Jesus is placed in the tomb.
What are the Stations of the Cross?
  1. Baptism
  2. Confirmation
  3. Holy Eucharist
  4. Reconciliation
  5. Anointing of the Sick
  6. Holy Orders
  7. Matrimony
  1. Faith
  2. Hope
  3. Charity
  1. Prudence
  2. Justice
  3. Fortitude
  4. Temperance
  1. Wisdom
  2. Understanding
  3. Counsel
  4. Fortitude
  5. Knowledge
  6. Piety
  7. Fear of the Lord
  1. Charity
  2. Joy
  3. Peace
  4. Patience
  5. Kindness
  6. Goodness
  7. Generosity
  8. Gentleness
  9. Faithfulness
  10. Modesty
  11. Self-Control
  12. Chastity
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
  1. Feed the hungry
  2. Give drink to the thirsty
  3. Clothe the naked
  4. Shelter the homeless
  5. Visit the sick
  6. Visit the imprisoned
  7. Bury the dead
Works of Mercy for Catholic Families
  1. Counsel the doubtful
  2. Instruct the ignorant
  3. Admonish sinners
  4. Comfort the afflicted
  5. Forgive offenses
  6. Bear wrongs patiently
  7. Pray for the living and the dead
  1. The Life and Dignity of the Human Person
  2. Call to Family, Community and Participation
  3. Rights and Responsibilities
  4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
  5. The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
  6. Solidarity
  7. Care for God’s Creation
Life and Dignity of the Human Person

2024-2025 Liturgical Calendar

Liturgical Year & Calendar
Season/Important Date Length Color Color Symbolizes
Ordinary Time
May 20th- Nov 30 2024
Green
New Life and Hope
Advent
Dec 1st- Dec 24th
Violet and rose
Violet: Humility and Patience Rose: Joy and love
Christmas
Dec 25th- Jan 12th
White
Glory, Joy, Purity
The Baptism of the Lord
January 12th
White
Glory, Joy,Purity
Ordinary Time
Jan 13th- March 4th
Green
Hope and New Life
Ash Wednesday
March 5th
Violet
Humility and Patience
Lent
March 5th- April 12th
Violet and Rose
Humility and Patience
Palm Sunday
April 13th
Red
A reminder of the blood of Jesus
Holy Week and the Holy Triduum (Thurs-Sat)
April 14th- April 19th
Mon-Wed: Violet
Thursday: White
Friday: Red
Saturday: No Mass
Violet: Humility and patience.
White: In honor of the Eucharist.
Red: A reminder of the blood of Jesus.
Easter
April 20th- June 7th
White and Gold
Glory, Joy and Purity
Pentecost
June 8th
Red
Fire of the Holy Spirit
Ordinary Time
June 9th- Nov 29th
Green
Hope and New Life

Virtue Prayer and Schedule

Interactive Virtue Tree

*Theological Virtues

**Cardinal Virtues

Week Of Virtue Week Of Virtue
9/3
Anchored in Faith
1/27
Trustworthiness
9/9
Prudence**
2
Courtesy
9/16
Docility
2/10
Generosity
9/23
Foresight
17
Temperance**
9/30
Circumspection
3/3
Moderation
10/7
Justice**
3/10
Self-Control
10/14
Respect
3/17
Orderliness
10/21
Affability
3/24
Modesty
10/28
Obedience
3/31
Honesty
11/4
Loyalty
4/7
Magnanimity
11/11
Patriotism
4/14
Meekness
11/18
Gratitude
4/21
Faith*
12/2
Prayerfulness
5/5
Hope*
12/9
Patience
5/12
Charity*
12/16
Humility
5/19
Fortitude**
1/6
Sincerity
5/26
Industriousness
1/13
Responsibility
6/2
Perseverance
1/20
Kindness
6/6
Virtue Celebration

A Parent’s Blessing for Their Children

At Saint Patrick Academy each child is known and loved. That being said, no one loves your children more than you do.

Children are precious gifts whom God has entrusted to you.

Parents have a unique privilege to be able to bless their children.

It could be when they leave for school, when they go to bed, or any time!


Below are brief instructions for blessing your child followed by a prayer you can pray on your own for your children.

  • Make the Sign of the Cross on your child’s forehead (use holy water if you have it!) while saying:

“May God bless you and keep you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

  • Seal the blessing with a kiss on the forehead.

 

A Prayer for your Children

Loving God,
You are the giver of all we possess,
the source of all of our blessings.
We thank and praise you.

Thank you for the gift of our children.

Help us to set boundaries for them,
and yet encourage them to explore.
Give us the strength and courage to treat
each day as a fresh start.

May our children come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

May your Holy Spirit help them to grow
in faith, hope, and love,
so they may know peace, truth, and goodness.

May their ears hear your voice.
May their eyes see your presence in all things.
May their lips proclaim your word.
May their hearts be your dwelling place.
May their hands do works of charity.
May their feet walk in the way of Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord.

Amen.
-from Loyola Press