Grading
We believe grading should be more than just testing. It should include other measurable aspects of church and communal life choices.
Achievement should not be limited to performance in tests but should incorporate participation, cooperation, etc.
We suggest the following categories for grading:
Breakdown of the 100%
- Church Participation: 10%
- Attendance: 10%
- Assignments: 20%
- Test: 60% (Includes Knanaya History teachings and tests)
Church Participation
Can be graded based on participation in one or more of the following
- Holy Qurbana
- Altar Serving
- Retreats
- Adoration
- Church event participation
Attendance
To be graded based on attendance in class
Assignments
Can be graded based on one or more of the following:
- Bible Quiz
- Homework
- Outreach activities
- Class conduct
- Overall performance
Test
Of the 60% allotted for the test: 50 points questions are provided from the diocese 10 points questions can be added at church level or Use the Diocesan questions as a complete test.
Test Syllabus
- Chapters 1-7 for grades 1-10
- Chapters 1-7 for grades 1-10
Questions
- Multiple Choice
- True or False
- Match the following
- Fill in the blanks
- Prayer (all grades)
- Descriptive (grades 3 - 12)
- Comprehension (grades 9-12)
Prayer Guide For Grades
The prayers assigned to the grades for each semester exam and the words of the prayers are given below.
This being the first year of including prayer in the exams, just one prayer per semester is assigned to encourage memorization.
| Grade | Semester | Prayer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Guardian Angel Prayer |
| II | Grace Before Meals | |
| 2 | I | Our Father |
| II | Hail Mary | |
| 3 | II | Confiteor (I Confess) |
| II | Act of Contrition | |
| 4 | I | Memorare |
| II | Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) | |
| 5 | I | Angelus |
| II | Apostles Creed | |
| 6 | I | Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries |
| II | Glorious and Luminous Mysteries | |
| 7 | I | Litany of the Rosary (first half) |
| II | Litany of the Rosary (second half) | |
| 8 | I | Divine Mercy Chaplet |
| II | Anima Christi (Soul of Christ) | |
| 9 | I | Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven) |
| II | Prayer to the Holy Spirit | |
| 10 | I | Prayer for Priests |
| II | Stations of the Cross | |
| 11 | I | Nicene Creed |
| II | Stations of the Cross | |
| 12 | I | Prayer to St. Michael |
| II | Stations of the Cross |
The Prayers
Guardian Angel Prayer
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Grace Before Meals
which we are about to receive from Thy bounty,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Our Father
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
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.
Confiteor (I Confess)
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do.
And I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and
you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, Our God.
Act Of Contrition
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong
and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In His name, my God, have mercy.
Memorare
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.
Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen)
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 unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Angelus
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R. Be it done unto me according to your 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.
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your 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.
The Apostles’ Creed
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;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will 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.
Anima Christi (Soul Of Christ)
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.
Let me never be separated from you.
From the malignant enemy, defend me.
In the hour of my death, call me,
And bid me come to you,
That with your saints I may praise you
Forever and ever.
Amen.
Regina Caeli (Queen Of Heaven)
R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.
Let us pray
O God, who gave joy to the world
through the resurrection of Thy Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
grant we beseech Thee,
that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother,
we may obtain the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Mysteries of the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
(Mondays & Saturdays)
- The Annunciation of Our Lord
- The Visitation
- The Nativity of Jesus
- The Presentation in the Temple
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Tuesdays & Fridays)
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death
The Glorious Mysteries
(Wednesdays And Sundays)
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary
The Luminous Mysteries
(Thursdays)
- Baptism in the Jordan
- The Wedding Feast at Cana
- Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- Transfiguration
- Institution of the Eucharist
The Litany Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
| Lord, have mercy. | Lord, have mercy. |
| Christ, have mercy. | Christ, have mercy. |
| Lord, have mercy. | Lord, have mercy. |
| Christ, hear us, | Christ, graciously hear us. |
| God the Father of Heaven, | have mercy on us. |
| God the Son, Redeemer of the World, | have mercy on us. |
| God the Holy Spirit, | have mercy on us. |
| Holy Trinity, one God, | have mercy on us. |
| Holy Mary, | pray for us. |
| Holy Mother of God, | pray for us. |
| Holy Virgin of virgins, | pray for us. |
| Mother of Christ | pray for us. |
| Mother of the Church | pray for us. |
| Mother of divine grace | pray for us. |
| Mother most pure | pray for us. |
| Mother most chaste | pray for us. |
| Mother inviolate, | pray for us. |
| Mother undefiled, | pray for us. |
| Mother most amiable, | pray for us. |
| Mother most admirable, | pray for us. |
| Mother of good counsel, | pray for us. |
| Mother of our Creator, | pray for us. |
| Mother of our Savior, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most prudent, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most venerable, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most renowned, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most powerful, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most merciful, | pray for us. |
| Virgin most faithful, | pray for us. |
| Mirror of justice, | pray for us. |
| Seat of Wisdom, | pray for us. |
| Cause of our joy, | pray for us. |
| Spiritual vessel, | pray for us. |
| Vessel of honor, | pray for us. |
| Singular vessel of devotion, | pray for us. |
| Mystical rose, | pray for us. |
| Tower of David, | pray for us. |
| Tower of ivory, | pray for us. |
| House of gold, | pray for us. |
| Ark of the covenant, | pray for us. |
| Gate of Heaven, | pray for us. |
| Morning star, | pray for us. |
| Health of the sick, | pray for us. |
| Refuge of sinners, | pray for us. |
| Comforter of the afflicted, | pray for us. |
| Help of Christians, | pray for us. |
| Queen of angels, | pray for us. |
| Queen of patriarchs, | pray for us. |
| Queen of prophets, | pray for us. |
| Queen of apostles, | pray for us. |
| Queen of martyrs, | pray for us. |
| Queen of confessors, | pray for us. |
| Queen of virgins, | pray for us. |
| Queen of all saints, | pray for us. |
| Queen conceived without original sin, | pray for us. |
| Queen assumed into Heaven, | pray for us. |
| Queen of the most holy Rosary, | pray for us. |
| Queen of families, | pray for us. |
| Queen of peace, | pray for us. |
| Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, | spare us, O Lord. |
| Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, | graciously hear us, O Lord. |
| Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, | have mercy on us, O Lord. |
| Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. | That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. |
Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we Your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You! (repeat 3 times)
Our Father …….
Hail Mary .......
The Apostles’ Creed ……..
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Anima Christi (Soul Of Christ)
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.
Let me never be separated from you.
From the malignant enemy, defend me.
In the hour of my death, call me,
And bid me come to you,
That with your saints I may praise you
Forever and ever.
Amen.
Prayer To The Holy Spirit
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit,
did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit
we may be truly wise and ever enjoy his consolations.
Through the same Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer For Priests
keep your priests within the shelter of Your Sacred Heart,
where none may touch them.
Keep unstained their anointed hands,
which daily touch Your Sacred Body.
Keep unsullied their lips,
daily purpled with your Precious Blood.
Keep pure and holy their hearts,
sealed with the sublime mark of your glorious priesthood.
Let Your holy love surround them and
shield them from the world's corruption.
Bless their labors with abundant fruit and
may the souls to whom they minister be their joy and consolation here
and in heaven their beautiful and everlasting crown.
Amen.
The Nicene Creed
the Father almighty, Creator of all things, visible and invisible,
and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son
of God, the first born of all creatures, born of the
Father before all ages, and not made, true God from
true God, consubstantial with his Father. Through
Him the worlds were formed and all things were created,
For the sake of us men and for our salvation
He came down from heaven; and became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and became man,
and was conceived and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered and was crucified in the days of Pontius Pilate
died and was buried; and on the third day rose again as it is written.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of his Father.
He will come again to judge the dead and the living.
We believe in one Holy Spirit; the spirit of truth,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son the life giving Spirit.
We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
We confess one baptism for the remission of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
Prayer To St. Michael
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,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Stations Of The Cross
The Second Station: Jesus takes up His Cross
The Third Station: Jesus falls the first time
The Fourth Station: Jesus meets His mother, Mary
The Fifth Station: Simon helps Jesus carry the Cross
The Sixth Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus
The Seventh Station: Jesus falls the second time
The Eighth Station: Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem
The Ninth Station: Jesus falls a third time
The Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of His clothes
The Eleventh Station: Jesus is nailed to the Cross
The Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the Cross
The Thirteenth Station: Jesus’ Body is taken down from the Cross
The Fourteenth Station: Jesus’ Body is laid in the tomb
Comprehension
An example of comprehension type of question:
Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions below:
Holy Eucharist is the sacrament in which Jesus Christ gives his Body and Blood—himself— for us, so that we too might give ourselves to him in love and be united with him in Holy Communion. In this way we are joined with the one Body of Christ, the Church. (Youcat answer 208, CCC 1322,1324,1409,1413). The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch. (CCC1324). The Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: “Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking. (CCC 1327)
Someone who would like to receive Holy Eucharist must be Catholic. If he has a serious sin on his conscience, he must first make a confession. Before approaching the altar, one should be reconciled with his neighbors. (YOUCAT answer 220). To respond to the invitation to receive Holy Communion we must prepare ourselves for so great and so holy a moment. St. Paul urges us to examine our conscience: “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself.” Anyone conscious of a grave sin must receive the sacrament of Reconciliation before coming to communion. (CCC 1385). To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament, the faithful should observe the fast required in their Church. Bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest. (CCC 1387)
- Can all Catholics receive Holy Communion at all times? Substantiate your answer with reason(s).
- Why do we need to dress appropriately in church?
- You must receive Holy Eucharist whenever you attend Holy mass even if you are not prepared'. Agree or disagree? Explain why.