saints

SAINTS –are the witnesses of Jesus.

>They share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives.

>by the transmission of their writings,

>and by their prayers today

Saints contemplate God, praise him and constantly care for those whom they have left on earth.

PATRON SAINT- is regarded as our heavenly protector and advocate of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family or person, and institution. They are our friends who pray for us while we are praying.

• ST ROCHE

• ST MARTHA

THE ROLES OF THE SAINTS AND PATRON SAINTS:

INTERCESSOR: a person who pray to God on behalf of another.

MODEL- They have shown holiness worthy of imitation.

• ST PETER

• ST LAWRENCE

• ST PHILOMENA

• ST STEPHEN

• ST SEBASTIAN

Core values - are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization.

The Holy Spirit, the giver of life unites us with Jesus, our Head and with each other through our Christian PRAYER and SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Three Elements Characterize the Church prayer:

1.Founded on the apostolic faith

2. Authenticated by charity

3. Nourished by the Eucharist

Christian Prayer – is a loving, conscious, personal relationship with God, our all-loving, good Father, who has adopted us through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit.

Adoration – is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil.

Contrition - an expression of sorrow, an acknowledgment of wrongdoing and a promise to amend one's life and avoid sin. ’

Thanksgiving- is saying “Thank you Lord” for all the petition we utter; every event and need can become an offering of thanksgiving.

SUPPLICATION-comes from the Latin verb supplicare, which means "to plead humbly." It is both a prayer on behalf of oneself and others. It is requesting either Material or Spiritual Blessings.