Liturgical Calendar Reviewer PDF

**Liturgical Calendar & Holy Eucharist - Reviewer** **Liturgical Calendar** - The Liturgical Calendar marks the Church\'s celebrations throughout the year. **Important Feasts & Seasons** ✅ **Christ the King** -- Ends the Liturgical Year\ ✅ **First Sunday of Advent** -- Starts the Liturgi...

**Liturgical Calendar & Holy Eucharist - Reviewer** **Liturgical Calendar** - The Liturgical Calendar marks the Church\'s celebrations throughout the year. **Important Feasts & Seasons** ✅ **Christ the King** -- Ends the Liturgical Year\ ✅ **First Sunday of Advent** -- Starts the Liturgical Year\ ✅ **Ash Wednesday** -- Begins the Lenten Season\ ✅ **Baptism of Jesus** -- Ends the Christmas Season\ ✅ **Ordinary Time** -- The longest season in the Church\ ✅ **Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal** -- Falls in Advent Season **The Holy Eucharist** The Eucharist is the center of Christian life. **Key Points** 🛐 **What is the Eucharist?** - A remembrance of the **Last Supper** - A thanksgiving **(Eucharist means \"to give thanks\")** - The highest form of prayer - We receive **Jesus\' Body and Blood** in faith 🛐 **Sunday Obligation & Worship** - **Third Commandment**: "Keep Holy the Lord's Day" - **Why Sunday?** 1. Jesus resurrected on a Sunday 2. The Church was established on a Sunday (Pentecost) 3. The Gospel was first preached on a Sunday 4. Christians gather for the Lord's Supper on Sunday 5. Christians give offerings on Sunday 🛐 **Sabbath (Day of Rest & Worship)** - **Sabbath means** "to cease" or "to stop" - A **foretaste of Heaven** - Without rest, we become slaves to work **Commitment Phase 1 - Reviewer** **Lesson 1: Personal Commitment in God\'s Plan** ✅ **Commitment** is a pledge to dedicate ourselves to something, a purpose, or someone significant. 💡 **Quote to Remember:**\ *\"Most people fail not because of a lack of desire but because of a lack of commitment.\"* -- Vince Lombardi **Why is Commitment Important?** ✔ Helps us determine where we are today\ ✔ Guides us in achieving future goals (1 year, 5 years, etc.)\ ✔ Keeps us on track when things go wrong **Key Aspects of Commitment** **Self-Worth** -- Believing we are valuable and deserve respect\ **Reason** -- Using our God-given ability to think and make decisions\ **Freedom** -- Choosing wisely, especially in important life matters\ **Values** -- Living by what is important and meaningful **Education** -- The value of studying and continuous learning.\ **Self-Confidence** -- Believing in ourselves and our abilities. **Commitment** -- Being dedicated to a cause, task, or activity. **Commitment in Different Aspects of Life** **Committed as One Nation** -- With the Spirit and the Church\ **Committed in Life & Beyond** -- With God Forever\ **Faithful Together** -- With Jesus and Mary **Commitment Phase 2 - Reviewer** **How to Keep Yourself Worthy & Respectable** ✔ Be a person of your word -- Fulfill your promises and pay your debts.\ ✔ Be a person of principles -- Stay true to your values.\ ✔ Control your emotions -- Be aware of your feelings and manage them well.\ ✔ Be a person with a heart -- Forgive others and seek forgiveness when needed. **How to Use Your Freedom Well** 💡 Never make decisions when upset or pressured.\ 💡 Weigh the pros and cons before deciding.\ 💡 Ask for advice and support from others.\ 💡 Pray to God for guidance and strength. **How to Use Your Power of Reason Well** Stay informed about important issues.\ Express your thoughts clearly in speech and writing.\ Follow logical reasoning when making decisions. **SELF-WORTH - Reviewer** **What is Self-Worth?** ✅ It is the internal sense of one's value as a person.\ ✅ It means you deserve **love, respect, and belongingness** from others. **Who is Ezekiel?** **Ezekiel** was a prophet and temple priest during the Babylonian rule.\ - He had a vision of **Israel as dry bones**, symbolizing its restoration.\ -He prophesied that God would give Israel a **\"new heart\"** and a lasting **covenant of peace**. **Ezekiel 37:26-28** -- God promises to be with His people forever. **Doctrinal Truths About Self-Worth** **Truth \#1: God Gave Us the Power to Think and Choose** 💡 God gifted us with **free will** to make decisions and be responsible for them.\ 💡 He respects our choices but also **guides us according to His plan**. 📌 **Example:** Noel, a Grade 12 student, is deciding on a college course that will help him live a fulfilling life and contribute to society. **Truth \#2: God is the Source of Our Worth** 💡 We are **created in God's image and likeness**.\ 💡 Our worth comes from God---not from our achievements, appearance, or what others think of us. **Truth \#3: God Invites Us to Choose Good** 💡 We become **God's covenantal people** when we choose to do good.\ 💡 This covenant of love is **binding**---God offers love, and we must respond. **FORGIVENESS - Reviewer** **What is Forgiveness?** \- Forgiveness is a **conscious decision** to let go of resentment or revenge.\ - It aims to **restore relationships** and bring inner peace. 📌 **Quote to Remember:**\ *\"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.\"* -- Mahatma Gandhi **Why is Forgiveness Important?** 💖 **Forgiveness is a choice** -- It is something we decide to do.\ **68%** of people want to practice forgiveness daily.\ **90%** feel they need to forgive others more often. **Biblical Example: Who is Daniel?** 📖 **Daniel 9:4-6, 9-10** - Daniel was a **trusted servant** in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. - He prayed and confessed the sins of his people. - He acknowledged that **God\'s forgiveness is unconditional**. 📌 **Lesson:** Just as God forgives us, we should also forgive others. **Benefits of Forgiveness** **Heals your heart** -- Helps emotional wounds recover.\ **Brings peace** -- Reduces anger and stress.\ **Strengthens relationships** -- Helps repair bonds with others.\ **Stops victim mentality** -- Helps us move forward in life.\ **Improves mental health** -- Lessens anxiety and depression.\ **Reduces stress** -- Makes life feel lighter and more positive.\ **Sets a good example** -- Inspires others to practice forgiveness. 📌 **Physical Health Benefits**\ ✔ Lowers risk of heart attack\ ✔ Reduces blood pressure\ ✔ Improves cholesterol levels\ ✔ Lessens pain and stress **Forgiveness in Action** 🔹 **Forgiveness does not change the past, but it changes the future.**\ 🔹 **Forgiveness is choosing not to take revenge.**\ 🔹 **Forgiveness connects people.** **What to Say When Forgiving Someone** 🗣 **"I love you."**\ 🗣 **"I'm sorry."**\ 🗣 **"Please forgive me."**\ 🗣 **"Thank you."**