PLAY | 4 No Prep Ways to Entertain Kids (Without Screens!)

Because we all need some low-maintenance ways to keep the kids busy at home!

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Because we all need some low-maintenance ways to keep the kids busy at home!

Prayers to Learn : 2nd Grade

Hail, Holy Queen
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.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

An Act of Contrition
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.

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Prayers to Learn : 1st Grade

Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
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
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!
Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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

3Grace after Meals
We give You thanks, almighty God, for all your benefits, who love and reign now and forever. Amen. 

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EAT | TIPS FOR TRAVEL SNACKS

Here are 9 tips to help your family stay nourished and entertained on your next trip.

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Prayers to Learn : KINDERGARTEN

Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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

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Reconciliation : Lower Elementary Grades 2-5, EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

My Relationship with God

 Have I been moody or rebellious about praying and going to Mass on Sunday?

 Have I paid attention at Mass?

 Have I “played around” in church instead of praying to God?

 Have I said my prayers every day?

 Have I thanked God for my blessings?

 Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me whenever I have been tempted to sin?

 Have I asked the Holy Spirit to help me do what is right?

My Relationships with Others

 Have I been helpful and affectionate toward my family?

 Have I been kind and generous with my friends?

 Have I said mean things to my mom or dad?

 Have I always said "thank you" to people?

 Have I been hard to get along with (during school, at home, with my family)?

 Have I done what my mom, dad, and teachers told me to do?

 Have I done my chores? Have I been lazy around the house?

 Have I hurt other people´s feelings by calling them mean names?

 Have I refused to play with someone for no good reason?

 Have I made fun of anyone?

 Have I used bad language?

 Have I started fights with my brothers and sisters at home or with other kids at school?

 Have I blamed other people for things I did? Have I gotten other people into trouble?

 Have I hit people when I’ve gotten mad?

 Have I been selfish toward my parents, brothers and sisters, teachers, or friends?

 Have I forgiven people? Or have I held a grudge instead?

 Have I cheated or been unfair in games?

 Have I cheated in school or on my homework?

 Have I been lazy about my schoolwork? Do I sometimes not do my homework?

 Have I lied to my parents? My teachers? My friends?

 Have I taken anything that didn´t belong to me? Did I return it?

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PLAY | TRAVEL ACTIVITY BOX!

Some ideas to make your long plane or car ride go a little faster...my kids have been asking for these since we've been home!

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Ways to Pray in Adoration

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
MONDAY:
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM In Our Lady's Chapel
WEDNESDAY:
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM In Our Lady's Chapel
FRIDAY:
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM In Our Lady's Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration begins in Our Lady's Chapel after the 12:10 Mass, which is held in the main church.

Sign-up for a time -- Walk-ins also very Welcome

To help us ensure there are always people praying during Eucharistic adoration times, please consider signing up for a timeslot HERE.

What do people do in Adoration?

In adoration, people spend time with Jesus. When they arrive, they genuflect or kneel (if they can) to show reverance because they are in the presence of God. Some people also sit quietly and pray. Some read the Bible, a prayer book, or other spiritual reading or write in a journal.

In Mass, we contemplate and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. At adoration, we continue that contemplation and have more time for personal prayer. Adoration can make time at Mass even more fruitful.

For a few specific methods of praying, please click HERE.

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Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick

Annointing of the sick is a sacrament that gives grace and strengthening to those who have a serious illness, are preparing for surgery or medical procedures due to illness or injury, or are frail due to advanced age.

If you or a loved one would like to receive this sacrament of healing, please call the rectory at  301-424-5550 or email stmaryrockville@yahoo.com. In case of an after-hours emergency, follow the instructions on the rectory voicemail.

About this Sacrament

"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

Learn more about this Sacrament from the U.S. Catechism for Adults

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TIPS | PACKING FOR SLEEPAWAY SUMMER CAMP!

We were SO confused packing last year, but now Presley and I know what she actually needs for sleepaway camp, things to bring that aren't on the list, and what NOT to do if you don't want your clothes stained! ;).

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