Pack 694 Survival Guide Religious Awards Coordinator Handbook

Pack 694 Survival Guide Religious Awards Coordinator Handbook Cub Scout Pack 694 Blue Jacket District Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America Immaculate Heart of Mary Anderson Township Cincinnati, Ohio Thanks for volunteering We appreciate your help making scouting strong! Edition: 8/14/2008

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide Religious Award Coordinator Information... 1 1 The Rosary Patch Series... 1 1.1 Joyful Mysteries Patch... 3 1.1.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 3 1.1.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 3 1.1.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 3 1.2 Luminous Mysteries Patch... 4 1.2.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 4 1.2.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 4 1.2.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 4 1.3 Sorrowful Mysteries Patch... 4 1.3.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 4 1.3.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 5 1.3.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 5 1.4 Glorious Mysteries Patch... 5 1.4.1 Requirements for 1 st through 5 th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 5 1.4.2 Requirements for 6 th through 12 th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 6 1.4.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)... 6 1.5 How to Pray the Rosary... 6 1.5.1 Requirements for 1 st through 5 th grade... 6 1.5.2 Requirements for 6 th through 12 th grade... 7 1.5.3 Requirements for Adults... 8 2 Duty to God Recognition Patch... 9 3 National Catholic Quality Unit Award - Pope Paul VI... 10 4 Prayers, a reference guide... 12 4.1 "The Apostles Creed" prayer... 12 4.2 The Our Father" prayer... 12 4.3 The " prayer... 12 4.4 The "Glory be to the Father" prayer... 12 4.5 The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer... 12 4.6 The "Fatima Prayers"... 12 4.7 The "St. Michael Prayer"... 13 4.8 Final Prayer... 13 Page i

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 4.9 The Joyful Mysteries... 13 4.9.1 The First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation... 13 4.9.2 The Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation... 13 4.9.3 The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity... 14 4.9.4 The Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation... 15 4.9.5 The Fifth Joyful Mystery - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple... 15 4.10 The Luminous Mysteries... 16 4.10.1 The First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism in the Jordan... 16 4.10.2 The Second Luminous Mystery - The wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested himself 16 4.10.3 The Third Luminous Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom... 17 4.10.4 The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of our Lord... 18 4.10.5 The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, when our Lord gave us the Eucharist.18 4.11 The Sorrowful Mysteries... 19 4.11.1 The First Sorrowful Mystery - The Agony in the Garden... 19 4.11.2 The Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging At The Pillar... 19 4.11.3 The Third Sorrowful Mystery - The Crowning with Thorns... 20 4.11.4 The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - The Carrying of the Cross... 20 4.11.5 The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Our Lord... 21 4.12 The Glorious Mysteries... 21 4.12.1 The First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection Our Father... 21 4.12.2 The Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension... 22 4.12.3 The Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit... 22 4.12.4 The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption... 23 4.12.5 The Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation... 23 Page ii

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide Religious Award Coordinator Information Our Religious Award Coordinator works with the Den Leaders to provide the booklets and related information, and submit the necessary paperwork to the archdiocese and the National Catholic Committee on Scouting to receive the awards. At the Scout Sunday Event that follows our Saturday Evening Mass, the Coordinator plans the Pizza Party and helps distribute the Religious Awards. Online resources can be found at the National Catholic Committee on Scouting - http://www.nccsbsa.org/ 1 The Rosary Patch Series The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and How to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00. See also: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/emblems-awards/rosarypatch.php There are five patches: Joyful Mysteries Patch Mysteries of Light Patch Sorrowful Mysteries Patch Glorious Mysteries Patch How to Pray the Rosary Patches can be ordered with the form see on the next page. This is found at: (http://www.nccsbsa.org/pdf/rosarypatchorderform.pdf) More information on praying the rosary can be found at: www.tldm.org/misc/rosary.htm or www.rosaryarmy.com/rosaryprayers.aspx Page 1

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Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide Since there are five years of Cub Scouting, and five patches, we are considering having each year earn a unique patch, although this would be a Pack decision, as any Catholic (boy, girl, or adult) can earn the patch. 1.1 Joyful Mysteries Patch 1.1.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) To whom did the Angel Gabriel appear? What did the angel tell Mary she must name her son? (Luke 1) What was the name of Mary's husband? Whom did Mary go to visit?(luke 1) What did Mary and Joseph use for a crib? Where was Jesus born? What gifts did the 3 Kings take to the Baby Jesus? (Matthew 2) When do we celebrate Jesus' birthday? What was the name of the town where Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived? (Luke 2) What sign did God give to the 3 Kings so they could find the Baby Jesus? (Matthew 2) Mysteries of Light Patch 1.1.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) What does the word Annunciation mean? What was Mary's answer to the Angel Gabriel? When Mary visited Elizabeth what did Elizabeth first say to her? (Luke 1) Why were Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem when Jesus was born? Why was Jesus born in a stable? Why will all generations of people call Mary blessed? After Jesus was born, why was He taken to the Temple? (Luke 2) What was God's promise to Simeon? (Luke 2) What did Simeon say when he first held the Baby Jesus? When Jesus was 12, why did He stay behind in the Temple? 1.1.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions) What was the angel's greeting to Mary? What did Elizabeth name her son? (Luke 1) What was the meaning of Jesus' birth in the stable? Why didn't the 3 Wise Men return to Herod after they left Jesus? What did the angel say to the shepherds when he appeared to them? (Luke 2) Why were Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem when Jesus was born? What was God's promise to Simeon? (Luke 2) What did Simeon say when he first held the Baby Jesue? When Jesus was 12, why did He remain in the Temple? When Mary and Joseph found Him, what was His response? Page 3

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 1.2 Luminous Mysteries Patch 1.2.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) Who baptized Jesus? What was the name of the river where Jesus was baptized? (Matt. 3) What did God say when Jesus was baptized? What was Jesus' first miracle? (John 2) Where did it happen? How many disciples went up on the Mountain with Jesus? (Luke 9) Who appeared on the mountain With Jesus? (Luke 9) What can you do everyday to make God happy? What did Jesus say about the bread? (Luke 22) What did Jesus say about the wine? 1.2.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) Where was Jesus baptized? What did John the Baptist say about Jesus? What happened at the Wedding at Cana? What did Jesus say to his Mother? (John 2) What did his Mother say to the servants? What did Jesus say about the Kingdom of God? What must we do to enter Heaven? Name the three disciples who accompanied Jesus up on the mountain? Why were they going to set up three tents? What was the significance of the bread and wine at the Last Supper? 1.2.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions) Who was the voice crying out in the desert? Name the two greatest Commandments? (Mark 12) What sacrament is made Holy by the presence of Jesus at Cana? What was the miracle? What must we do to enter the Kingdom of God? What are the Beatitudes? How did Jesus look when he was transfigured? Who were the disciples with Jesus? (Mark: 9) Just as at the Last Supper, what does the bread and wine become at Mass? In addition to the Holy Eucharist, what other Sacrament was instituted at the Last Supper? 1.3 Sorrowful Mysteries Patch 1.3.1 Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) How did Jesus die? Page 4

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide Who betrayed Jesus and how did he do it? (Luke 22: 47-49) Why did Pilate ask Jesus who He was? What did Jesus answer? What is a Crown of Thorns and why was it placed on Jesus head? What did the crowd of people keep shouting? When He carried the cross, how many times did He fall? How many thieves were crucified with Jesus? What did the sign of Jesus cross say? (Luke 23:38) Where was He buried? 1.3.2 Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) Who betrayed Jesus? What sign did he give to the soldiers? (Matt 26: 47-49) How much was he paid to betray Jesus? Why did the soldiers beat Jesus? What is a crown of thorns? How many times did Peter deny Jesus? Who was forced to help carry the cross? (Luke 23: 26) What did one of the thieves ask of Jesus? (Luke 23: 40-42) What did Jesus respond? What were Jesus last words? (Luke 23: 46) 1.3.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions) At the Last Supper, did Jesus know who was going to betray Him? (Luke 22: 21-23) What did Jesus ask of God in the Garden of Gethsemane? (Luke 22:39-44) What did Jesus say to Peter about denying Him? (Luke 22: 31) Why was Jesus being beaten and scourged? What did Pilate s wife say about Jesus? (Matt 27: 19-24) Why did the soldiers force Simon to carry the cross for Jesus? What did Jesus say to the daughters of Jerusalem? What sacrament was Jesus referring to when He asked His Father to forgive the people? What happened on earth when Jesus died? (Matt 27: 50-53) Who requested the body of Jesus for burial? 1.4 Glorious Mysteries Patch 1.4.1 Requirements for 1 st through 5 th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) When do we celebrate the Resurrection? Who discovered the tomb was empty? (John 20) What was she told to do? (Matt 28:5) Who rolled back the stone from the tomb? (Matt 28) Page 5

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 Before the Ascension, what did Jesus tell the disciples? Matt 28) What did He promise the disciples (Matt 28:20) Where is Jesus seated in Heaven? Who is the Immaculate Conception? When do we celebrate the Immaculate Conception? What is Mary's title in Heaven? 1.4.2 Requirements for 6 th through 12 th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions) To whom did Jesus first appear after He had risen? (Mark 16:9) What did He say to her? (John 20) What did the disciples see when they looked into the tomb? (John 20) On what road did Jesus first meet the disciples? (Luke 24) How did the Holy Spirit appear to the disciples? (Acts 2) What sacrament confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit? What symbol represents the Holy Spirit? Why do we refer to Mary as our Blessed Mother? What is the Assumption? How was Mary assumed into Heaven? 1.4.3 Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions) At the Resurrection, what did the Angel tell Mary Magdalene? (Matt 28) When Peter looked into the tomb, what did he see? (John 20) In what town was Jesus going to meet the disciples? (Matt 28) How many days did Jesus stay on earth before ascending into Heaven? (Acts 1) Why were the crowds astounded after the disciples had received the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2) What do we celebrate on the Feast of the Pentecost? When Mary was assumed into Heaven, what signs appeared? When do we celebrate the Assumption? What did the twelve stars on the crown worn by the Blessed Mother represent? What prayer does the Blessed Virgin Mary repeatedly ask us to pray daily? 1.5 How to Pray the Rosary 1.5.1 Requirements for 1 st through 5 th grade Say "The Apostles Creed" prayer Memorize "The Our Father" prayer Memorize "The " prayer Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer Say "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer Say "Fatima Prayers" Say "St. Michael Prayer" Page 6

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide Pray the Rosary by doing one of the following: o 5-Decade Joyful Mysteries o 5-Decade Sorrowful Mysteries o 5-Decade Glorious Mysteries o 5-Decade Luminous Mysteries 1.5.2 Requirements for 6 th through 12 th grade Say "The Apostles Creed" prayer Memorize "The Our Father" prayer Memorize "The " prayer Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer Memorize "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer Say "Fatima Prayers" and "St. Michael Prayer" Memorize each of the mysteries (only the title names). The Joyful Mysteries The First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation The Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity The Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation The Fifth Joyful Mystery - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple The Luminous Mysteries The First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism in the Jordan The Second Luminous Mystery - The wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested himself The Third Luminous Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of our Lord The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, when our Lord gave us the Eucharist The Sorrowful Mysteries The First Sorrowful Mystery - The Agony in the Garden The Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging At The Pillar The Third Sorrowful Mystery - The Crowning with Thorns The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - The Carrying of the Cross The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Our Lord The Glorious Mysteries The First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection Our Father The Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension The Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit Page 7

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption The Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation Pray the full 20-Decade Rosary 1.5.3 Requirements for Adults Memorize "The Apostles Creed" prayer Memorize "The Our Father" prayer Memorize "The " prayer Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer Memorize "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer Say "Fatima Prayers" Say "St. Michael Prayer" Pray the full 20-Decade Rosary Page 8

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 2 Duty to God Recognition Patch Pack 694 recognizes members of our community who have made a special contribution to the Pack for supporting our commitment to the Catholic Religion. This award will be given to the recipients during our Scout Sunday Event, and may include any of the following individuals: Youth Ministers Religious Awards Coordinators Adult Leaders Den, Patrol, or Pack Clergy Priests, Religious, Bishops supporting Scouting A goal of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting is to use the program of the Boy Scouts of America to instill in our Catholic adults and youth the tenets of their Catholic Faith. Towards this end, a beautifully designed patch is made available to those who assist in accomplishing this goal titled "Duty to God". The patch is not only colorful, but also is fully embroidered showing the symbols or our Catholic faith crosier, cross, shield, and youth ministry commitment, intertwined with the Boy Scout logo. Additionally, for those recipients that do not have a Scout uniform, you may download a Duty to God certificate. It is a Word* ".doc" format, so you can open it, enter the recipient's name, and print the certificate. It is suggested that the certificate be printed on certificate-weight paper and the patch be affixed on the certificate above its printed facsimile. This is not an award, but rather a recognition, and as such there are no set "requirements" to complete. An individual will be eligible to receive the award upon by the Pack Committee and Religious Awards Coordinator. For more information, go to: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/emblems-awards/dutytogodpatch.php Page 9

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 3 National Catholic Quality Unit Award - Pope Paul VI Cooperation, development, and program are the key words in the recognition of Catholic chartered units in earning the National Catholic Quality Unit Award - Pope Paul VI. Our entire Pack can receive this Unit Award yearly. This program exists to promote Catholic membership and to: Promote and recognize effective youth and adult leadership in fostering teachings of the Catholic Church, Recognize outstanding and prestigious Catholic Scout Units, Recognize Catholic chartering organizations, Provide each Catholic youth with a deeper understanding of their Catholic teachings in the area of religious, vocational & educational aspects through participation in the BSA program(s) by participation in units under Catholic-sponsored organizations, and Recognize and respect those of different faith. Not all members need to be Catholic. For more information, see: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/emblems-awards/ppaul6.php Page 10

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Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 4 Prayers, a reference guide 4.1 "The Apostles Creed" prayer 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 arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, 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. 4.2 The Our Father" prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 all evil. Amen. 4.3 The " prayer, 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. 4.4 The "Glory be to the Father" prayer 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. 4.5 The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer 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, O most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto 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. Let us pray. O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 4.6 The "Fatima Prayers" O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your mercy. Page 12

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee. I beg pardon for all those, who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust and do not love Thee. 4.7 The "St. Michael Prayer" St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray. And do thou, O good king of the heavenly host, by the divine power of God, cast into hell, Satan, and all evil spirits who wander throughout the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. 4.8 Final Prayer O God, whose only-begotten Son by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 4.9 The Joyful Mysteries 4.9.1 The First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation Our Father... 1. The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a virgin;/ and the virgin's name was Mary. (Lk 1:26-27) 2. 'Rejoice, so highly favored!/ The Lord is with you.' (Lk 1:28) 3. She was deeply disturbed by these words/ and asked herself what this greeting could mean. (Lk 1:29) 4. But the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid;/ you have won God's favor.' (Lk 1:30) 5. 'Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son,/ and you must name him Jesus.' (Lk 1:31) 6. 'He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High;/ and his reign will have no end.' (Lk 1:32-33) 7. Mary said to the angel, 'But how can this come about,/ since I am a virgin?' (Lk 1:34) 8. 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you/ and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow.' (Lk 1:35) 9. 'And so the child will be holy/ and will be called Son of God.' (Lk 1:35) 10. 'I am the handmaid of the Lord,' said Mary/ 'let what you have said be done to me.' (Lk 1:38) 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. 4.9.2 The Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation Our Father... 1. Mary set out at that time and went to the hill country./ And she went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. (Lk 1:39-40) Page 13

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 2. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb/ and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:41) 3. She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed,/ and blessed is the fruit of your womb.' (Lk 1:42) 4. 'Yes, blessed is she who believed/ that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.' (Lk 1:45) 5. And Mary said: 'My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my savior;/ because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid.' (Lk 1:46-48) Hail Mary 6. 'Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed,/ for the Almighty has done great things for me.' (Lk 1:48-49) 7. 'Holy is his name,/ and his mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear him.' (Lk 1:49-50) 8. 'He has shown the power of his arm,/ he has routed the proud of heart.' (Lk 1:51) 9. 'He has pulled down princes from their thrones/ and exalted the lowly.' (Lk 1:52) 10. 'The hungry he has filled with good things,/ the rich sent empty away.' (Lk 1:53) Hail 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. 4.9.3 The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity Our Father... 1. Now while Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem/ the time came for her to have her child. (Lk 2:6) 2. And she gave birth to a son, her firstborn,/ and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes. (Lk 2:7) 3. And she laid him in a manger/ because there was no room for then at the inn. (Lk 2:7) 4. In the countryside close by there were shepherds/ and the angel of the Lord appeared to them. (Lk 2:89) 5. 'Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy,/ a joy to be shared by the whole people.' (Lk 2:10) 6. 'Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you;/ he is Christ the Lord.' (Lk 2:11) 7. 'Glory to God in the highest heaven,/ and peace to men who enjoy his favor.' (Lk 2:14) 8. And some wise men came from the east,/ and going in they saw the child with his mother Mary. (Mt 2:1, 11) 9. And falling to their knees they did him homage./ Then they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Mt 2:11) 10. And Mary kept in mind all these things/ and pondered them in her heart. (Lk 2:19) Page 14

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 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. 4.9.4 The Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation Our Father... 1. Observing the Law of Moses, they took Jesus up to Jerusalem/ to present him to the Lord. (Lk 2:22) 2. Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon./ He was an upright and devout man. (Lk 2:25) 3. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death/ until he had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord. (Lk 2:26) 4. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, he took him into his arms/ and blessed God. (Lk 2:2728) 5. 'Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace,/ just as you promised.' (Lk 2:29) 6. 'Because my eyes have seen the salvation/ which you have prepared for all the nations to see.' (Lk 2:30-31) 7. 'A light to enlighten the pagans/ and the glory of your people Israel.' (Lk 2:32) Hail Mary 8. And he said to Mary his mother, 'You see this child: he is destined for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel,/ destined to be a sign that is rejected.' (Lk 2:34) Hail Mary 9. 'And a sword will pierce your own soul too-/ so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.' (Lk 2:35) 10. And they went back to Nazareth, and the child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom;/ and God's favor was with him. (Lk 2:39-40) 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. 4.9.5 The Fifth Joyful Mystery - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple Our Father... 1. When Jesus was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem/ for the feast of the Passover. (Lk 2:4142) 2. When they were on their way home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem/ without his parents knowing it. (Lk 2:43) 3. They went back to Jerusalem looking for him everywhere./ Three days later, they found him in the Temple. (Lk 2:45-46) 4. He was sitting among the doctors,/ listening to them, and asking them questions. (Lk 2:46) 5. And all those who heard him were astounded/ at his intelligence and his replies. (Lk 2:47) 6. 'My child, why have you done this to us?/ See how worried your father and I have been, looking for you.' (Lk 2:48) Page 15

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 7. 'Why were you looking for me?/ Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father's affairs?' (Lk 2:49) 8. But they did not understand/ what he meant. (Lk 2:50) 9. He then went down with them and came to Nazareth/ and lived under their authority. (Lk 2:51) 10. And Jesus increased in wisdom, in stature, and in favor/ with God and men. (Lk 2:52) 4.10 The Luminous Mysteries 4.10.1 The First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism in the Jordan Our Father 1. John the Baptist proclaimed to the crowds: "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord." (Jn 1:23) 2. After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. (Mk 1:7) 3. I baptize you with water for repentance... he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. (Mt 3:11) 4. John saw Jesus coming toward him, and proclaimed, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (Jn 1:29) 5. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. (Mt 3:13) 6. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" (Mt 3:14) 7. Jesus said to him in reply, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." (Mt 3:15) 8. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him (Mt 3:16) 9. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Mt 3:17) 10. At once the Spirit drove him out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan (Mk 1:12-13) 4.10.2 The Second Luminous Mystery - The wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested himself Our Father 1. There was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there (Jn 2:1) 2. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." (Jn 2:3) 3. And Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." (Jn 2:4) Page 16

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 4. His mother said to the servers, "Do whatever he tells you." (Jn 2:5) 5. Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons. (Jn 2:6) 6. Jesus told them, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the brim. (Jn 2:7) 7. Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." (Jn 2:8) Hail Mary 8. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from, the headwaiter called the bridegroom (Jn 2:9) 9. He said to him: "Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now." (Jn 2:10) 10. Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him. (Jn 2:11) 4.10.3 The Third Luminous Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom Our Father 1. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God (Mk 1:14) 2. Through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and he darkness has not overcome it. (Jn 1:4-5) 3. Jesus said: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mk 1:15) 4. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them... and he preached the word to them. (Mk 2:2) 5. Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, some men opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down a mat on which a paralytic was lying. (Mk 2:4) 6. "Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, pick up your mat and walk?'" (Mk 2:9) 7. But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth" he said to the paralytic, "I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home." (Mk 2:10-11) 8. And Jesus called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. (Mt 10:1) 9. Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them to make this proclamation: "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." (cf. Mt 10:5 & 7) 10. Jesus breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." (Jn 20:22-23) Page 17

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 4.10.4 The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of our Lord Our Father 1. Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. (Lk 9:28) 2. And Jesus was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light (Mt 17:2) 3. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him (Mt 17:3) 4. They spoke of Jesus' exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. (Lk 9:31) 5. Then Peter said to Jesus "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (Mt 17:4) Hail Mary 6. As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud (Lk 9:34) 7. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him." (Lk 9:35) 8. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. (Mk 9:8) 9. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus told them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead (Mk 9:9) 10. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant (Mk 9:10) 4.10.5 The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, when our Lord gave us the Eucharist Our Father 1. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples approached Jesus and said, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?" (Mt 26:17) 2. Jesus said, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, the teacher says, 'My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.'" (Mt 26:18) 3. When the hour came, he took his place at table with the apostles. He said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." (Lk 22:14-15) 4. And while they were eating, he said, "Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me." (Mt 26:21) 5. Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, "Surely it is not I, Rabbi?" (Mt 26:25) Hail Mary 6. While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." (Mt 26:26) Page 18

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 7. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins." (Mt 26:27-28) 8. As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. (1 Cor 11:26) 9. "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." (Jn 6:51) 10. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. (Jn 6:54) Glory be to The Father~ 4.11 The Sorrowful Mysteries 4.11.1 The First Sorrowful Mystery - The Agony in the Garden Our Father ~ 1. Jesus came with them to Gethsemane./ And sadness came over him, and great distress. (Mt 26:36-37) 2. Then he said, 'My soul is sorrowful to the point of death./ Wait here and keep awake with me.' (Mt 26:38) 3. Then he withdrew from them,/ and knelt down and prayed. (Lk 22:41) 4. 'Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me./ Nevertheless, let your will be done, not mine.' (Lk 22:42) 5. Then an angel appeared to him,/ coming from heaven to give him strength. (Lk 22:43) 6. In his anguish/ he prayed even more earnestly. (Lk 22:44) 7. And his sweat fell to the ground/ like great drops of blood. (Lk 22:44) 8. Then he came back to his disciples and found them sleeping,/ and he said, 'So you had not the strength to keep awake with me one hour?' (Mt 26:40) 9. 'You should be awake,/ and praying no to be put to the test.' (Mt 26:41) 10. 'The spirit is willing,/ but the flesh is weak.' (Mt 26:41) 4.11.2 The Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging At The Pillar Our Father ~ 1. They had Jesus bound and handed him over to Pilate./ Pilate questioned him, 'Are you the king of the Jews?' (Mk 15:1-2) 2. Jesus replied, 'Mine is not a kingdom of this world;/ but yes, I am a king.' (Jn 18:36-37) 3. 'I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth;/ and all who are on the side of truth listen to my voice.' (Jn 18:37) 4. 'Truth?' said Pilate, 'What is that?';/ and with that he went out again to the Jews and said, 'I find no case against him.' (Jn 18:38) Page 19

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 5. 'So I shall have him flogged and then let him go.'/ Pilate then had Jesus taken away and scourged. (Lk 23:16, Jn 19:1) 6. Despised and rejected by men,/ a man of sorrows. (Is 53:3) 7. Harshly dealt with, he bore it humbly,/ like a lamb that is led to the slaughterhouse. (Is 53:7) 8. Yet he was pierced through for our faults,/ crushed for our sins. (Is 53:5) 9. Ours were the sufferings he bore,/ ours the sorrows he carried. (Is 53:4) 10. On him lies a punishment that brings us peace,/ and through his wounds we are healed. (Is 53:5) 4.11.3 The Third Sorrowful Mystery - The Crowning with Thorns Our Father 1. The soldiers led him away to the Praetorium./ Then they stripped him and dressed him up in purple. (Mk 15:16-17, Mt 27:28) 2. And having twisted some thorns into a crown they put this on his head/ and placed a reed in his right hand. (Mt 27:29) 3. To make fun of him they knelt to him/ saying, 'Hail, king of the Jews!' (Mt 27:29) 4. And they spat on him/ and took the reed and struck him on the head. (Mt 27:30) 5. Then Pilate took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd/ and said, 'I am innocent of this man's blood. It is your concern.' (Mt 27:24) 6. Jesus then came out/ wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. (Jn 19:5) 7. 'Here is your king,' said Pilate./ 'Take him away!' they said. 'Crucify him!' (Jn 19:15) 8. 'Why, what harm has he done?'/ But they shouted all the louder, 'Crucify him!' (Mk15:14) 9. 'Do you want me to crucify your king?'/ The chief priests answered, 'We have no king except Caesar.' (Jn 19:15) 10. So Pilate, anxious to placate the crowd,/ handed him over to be crucified. (Mk 15:15) 4.11.4 The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - The Carrying of the Cross 1. 'If anyone wants to be a follower of mine,/ let him renounce himself.' (Lk 9:23) Hail Mary 2. 'And take up his cross every day/ and follow me.' (Lk 9:23) 3. And carrying his own cross/ they led him out to crucify him. (Jn 19:16; Mk 15:21) 4. And they seized on a man, Simon from Cyrene,/ and made him shoulder the cross and carry it behind Jesus. (Lk 23:26) Page 20

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 5. 'Shoulder my yoke/ and learn from me.' (Mt 11:29) 6. 'For I am gentle/ and humble in heart.' (Mt 11:29) 7. 'And you will find rest for your souls./ Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.' (Mt 11:29-30) 8. Large numbers of people followed him,/ and of women too, who mourned and lamented for him. (Lk 23:27) 9. But Jesus turned to them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me;/ weep rather for yourselves and for your children.' (Lk 23:28) 10. 'For if men use the green wood like this,/ what will happen when it is dry?' (Lk 23:31) 4.11.5 The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Our Lord 1. When they reached the place called The Skull,/ they crucified him. (Lk 23:33) Hail Mary 2. Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them;/ they do not know what they are doing.' (Lk 23:34) 3. One of the criminals crucified with him said, 'Jesus, remember me/ when you come into your kingdom.' (Lk 23:39, 42; Mk 15:32) 4. 'Indeed, I promise you,' he replied/ 'today you will be with me in paradise.' (Lk 23:43) 5. Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother/ and the disciple he loved. (Jn 19:25-26) 6. Jesus said to his mother, 'Woman, this is your son.'/ Then to the disciple he said, 'This is your mother.' (Jn 19:26-27) 7. And from that moment/ the disciple made a place for her in his home. (Jn 19:27) 8. And a darkness came over the whole land, and the earth quaked;/ and the veil of the Temple was torn in two. (Lk 23:44; Mt 27:51) 9. And Jesus cried out in a loud voice,/ 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' (Lk 23:46) 10. And bowing his head/ he breathed his last. (Jn 19:30, Lk 23:46) 4.12 The Glorious Mysteries 4.12.1 The First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection Our Father Our Father... 1. 'I tell you most solemnly, you will be sorrowful,/ but your sorrow will turn to joy.' (Jn 16:20) 2. 'For I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy,/ and that joy no one shall take from you.' (Jn 16:22) 3. At the first sign of dawn, they went to the tomb/ with the spices they had prepared. (Lk 24:1) Page 21

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 4. And all at once the angel of the Lord, descending from heaven,/ came and rolled away the stone and sat on it. (Mt 28:2) 5. 'I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified./ He is not here.' (Mt 28:5-6) 6. 'He has risen from the dead./ Come and see the place where he lay.' (Lk 24:6; Mt 28:6-7) 7. 'And now he is going before you to Galilee;/ it is there you will see him.' (Mt 28:7) 8. And the women came out from the tomb/ filled with awe and great joy. (Mk 16:8; Mt 28:8) 9. 'I am the resurrection and the life./ If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live.' (Jn 11:25) 10. 'And whoever lives and believes in me/ will never die.' (Jn 11:26) 4.12.2 The Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension Our Father... 1. Jesus took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany,/ and lifting up his hands he blessed them. (Lk 24:50) 2. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth/ has been given to me.' (Mt 28:18) 3. 'Go, therefore/ make disciples of all the nations.' (Mt 28:19) 4. 'Baptize them/ in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.' (Mt 28:19) 5. 'And teach them to observe/ all the commands I gave you.' (Mt 28:20) 6. 'He who believes and is baptized/ will be saved.' (Mk 16:16) 7. 'He who does not believe will be condemned.' (Mk 16:16) 8. 'And know that I am with you always;/ yes, to the end of time. (Mt 28:20) 9. As he said this he was lifted up,/ and a cloud took him from their sight. (Acts 1:9) 10. And so the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven;/ there at the right hand of God he took his place. (Mk 16:19) 4.12.3 The Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit Our Father... 1. When Pentecost day came around,/ they had all met in one room. (Acts 2:1) Hail Mary 2. Suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven,/ the noise of which filled the entire house. (Acts 2:2) 3. And something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire;/ these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. Acts 2:3) Page 22

Edition: 8/14/2008 Pack 694 Survival Guide 4. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit,/ and began to speak about the marvels of God. (Acts 2:4, 11) 5. Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem/ from every nation under heaven. (Acts 2:5) 6. And Peter stood up with the Eleven/ and addressed them in a loud voice. (Acts 2:14) 7. 'Repent and be baptized,/ and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.' (Acts 2:38) 8. And they accepted what he said and were baptized./ That very day about three thousand were added to their number. (Acts 2:41) 9. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created;/ and you shall renew the face of the earth. (Pentecost Alleluia) 10. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful;/ and kindle in them the fire of your love. (Pentecost Alleluia) 4.12.4 The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption Our Father... 1. 'Come then, my love,/ my lovely one, come. (Songs 2:10) 2. 'For see, winter is past,/ the rains are over and gone.' (Songs 2:11) 3. 'Show me your face, let me hear your voice;/ for your voice is sweet and your face is beautiful.; (Songs 2:14) 4. And the sanctuary of God in heaven opened./ Then came flashes of lightning and peals of thunder, (Rev 11:19) 5. Now a great sign appeared in heaven;/ a woman, adorned with the sun. (Rev 12:1) 6. She was standing on the moon,/ with the twelve stars on her head for a crown. (Rev 12:1) 7. With jewels set in gold, and dressed in brocades,/ the king's daughter is led in to the king. (Psalm 45:1314) 8. May you be blessed, my daughter, by God Most High,/ beyond all women on earth. (Judith 13:23) 9. The trust you have shown shall not pass from the memories of men,/ but shall ever remind them of the power of God. (Judith 3:25) 10. You are the glory of Jerusalem! You are the great pride of Israel!/ You are the highest honor of our people! (Judith 15:10) 4.12.5 The Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation Our Father... 1. Who is this arising like the dawn,/ fair as the moon, resplendent as the sun? (Songs 6:10) Page 23

Pack 694 Survival Guide Edition: 8/14/2008 2. Like the rainbow gleaming against brilliant clouds,/ like blossoms in the days of spring. (Ecclus 50:7-8) 3. 'I am the rose of Sharon,/ I am the lily of the valleys.' (Songs 2:1) 4. 'My throne is in a pillar of cloud,/ and for eternity I shall remain.' (Ecclus 24:4,9) Hail Mary 5. 'Approach me, you who desire me,/ and take your fill of my fruits.' (Ecclus 24:19) 6. 'I am like a vine putting out graceful shoots,/ my blossoms are sweeter than honey.' (Ecclus 24:17,20) 7. 'And now, my children, listen to me;/ listen to instruction and learn to be wise.' (Prov 8:32-33) 8. 'Happy are those who keep my ways,/ who day after day watch at my gates.' (Prov 8:32,34) 9. 'For those who find me find life,/ and win favor from the Lord.' (Prov 8:35) 10. Hail, Queen of mercy, protect us from the enemy,/ and receive us at the hour of death. (Queenship of the B.V.M., Gradual) Page 24