Common Prayers and Basic Teachings of Catholic Church

Common Prayers
Sign of the Cross Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and Hail, holy Queen, mother of Mercy.
of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
Our Father poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be mourning and weeping,
thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, in this vale of tears.
on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our Turn then, most gracious advocate,
daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we thine eyes of mercy toward us;
forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us and after this our exile, show unto us
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet virgin Mary.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee. Guardian Angel Prayer
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit Angel of God,
of thy womb, Jesus. my guardian dear,
Holy Mary, To whom God's love
Mother of God, commits me here,
pray for us sinners now, Ever this day,
and at the hour of our death. be at my side,
To light and guard,
Rule and guide.
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 ever shall be,
world without end.

Apostles Creed
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 rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and sited 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.
Nicene Creed Prayer to St. Michael the
I believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
Archangel
Maker of heaven and earth,
St. Michael the Archangel,
of all things visible and invisible.
defend us in battle.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the
the only-begotten Son of God,
Devil.
born of the Father before all ages,
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
God from God, Light from Light,
and do thou,
true God from true God,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
begotten, not made,
by the power of God,
consubstantial with the Father.
thrust into hell Satan,
Through him all things were made.
and all the evil spirits,
For us and for our salvation
who prowl about the world
he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit
seeking the ruin of souls.
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; Act of Contrition
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
in accordance with the Scriptures. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
He ascended into heaven I have sinned against you whom I should love above all
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. things.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no
and his kingdom will have no end. more,
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
With the Father and the Son he is adored and glorified. In His name. My God have mercy.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, Act of Faith
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art one God, in three
Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost;
I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died for
our sins and that He will come to judge the living and the
dead. I believe these and all the truths which the holy
The Angelus Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed
them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.
The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary:
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou Act of Hope
among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the O My God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and
hour of our death. Amen. promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of
Thy grace and life everlasting, through the merits of
Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
to Thy word.
Hail Mary . . .

And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary . . . Act of Love
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy O my God, I love Thee above all things with my whole
of the promises of Christ. heart and soul, because Thou art all good and worthy of
Let us pray: all love. I love my neighbor as myself for love of Thee. I
forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon for all
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; whom I have injured
that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy 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 Regina Coeli Morning Offering
Queen of Heaven rejoice, alleluia: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my
For He Whom you did merit to bear, alleluia, prayers, works, joys, sufferings of this day, in union with the
Has risen as He said, alleluia.
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart; the
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia. salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, the reunion of all
Christians;
Let us pray. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all members
O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection
of the Apostleship of Prayer, and in particular for the intention
of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee,
that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His mother, recommended by the Holy Father this month.
we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the Faithful Departed

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.

Lord,
Night Offering
by the light of the Holy Spirit
Eternal Father,
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit I desire to rest in Thy Heart this night.
help us to relish what is right I make the intention of offering to Thee
and always rejoice in your consolation. every beat of my heart,
We ask this through Christ our Lord. joining to them as many acts of love and desire.
Amen. I pray that even while I am asleep,
I will bring back to Thee souls that offend Thee.
I ask forgiveness for the whole world,
especially for those who know Thee and yet sin.
I offer to Thee my every breath and heartbeat
as a prayer of reparation.
I Confess Amen.
I confess to almighty God
and to you,
my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
(Striking breast) through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore 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.
Basic Teachings

Church name: St. Phillip Nerri’s Church, Udammita. Name of the Parish: Udammita Parish
Name of the Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dinush Gayan Name of the Deanery: Thudella Deanery
Parents of Jesus: Mother Mary and St. Joseph Name of the Diocese: Colombo Archdiocese
Name of Present Pope: Pope Francis

15 Deaneries in Archdiocese of Colombo

12 Dioceses in Sri Lanka
1. Colombo North
1. Anuradapura 2. Colombo Mid
2. Badulla 3. Colombo South
3. Batticaloa 4. Gampaha
5. Gurubawila
4. Chilaw
6. Kaluthara
5. Colombo 7. Kandana
6. Rathnapura 8. Katana
7. Galle 9. Kotte
8. Jaffna 10. Moratuwa
9. Nuwara 11. Negombo
12. Negombo East
10. Kurunegala
13. Ragama
11. Mannar 14. Thudella
12. Trincomalee 15. Wattala

10 Commandments
Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo Archdiocese 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods
before me.
1. ARCHBISHOP OF COLOMBO 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith 3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
2. AUXILIARY BISHOP OF COLOMBO 5. You shall not kill.
Most Rev. Dr. Maxwell G Silva 6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
3. AUXILIARY BISHOP OF COLOMBO 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Most Rev. Dr. J D Anthony Jayakody 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.

7 Sacraments
Meat restricted days in Catholic Church
1. Baptism,
2. Confession 1. Ash Wednesday
3. Holy Eucharist 2. Good Friday
4. Confirmation 3. Every Friday
5. Anointing of the Sick,
6. Matrimony
7. Holy Orders
Fasting Days in Catholic Church
1. Ash Wednesday
2. Good Friday
 12 Fruits of Holy Spirit
Holy Days of Obligation
1. Charity
1. January 1: The Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. 2. Joy
2. August 15: Assumption of Mary into heaven. 3. Peace
3. December 8: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 4. Patience
4. December 25: Christmas, the Nativity of Our Lord. 5. Kindness
5. Every Sunday 6. Goodness
7. Generosity
8. Gentleness
9. Faithfulness
7 Gifts of Holy Spirit 10. Modesty
1. Wisdom 11. self-control
2. Understanding 12. Chastity
3. Counsel
4. Fortitude
5. Knowledge Spiritual Works of Mercy
6. Piety
7. Fear of the Lord 1. To instruct the ignorant.
2. To counsel the doubtful.
3. To admonish the sinners.
4. To bear patiently those who wrong us.
7 Deadly Sins 5. To forgive offenses.
6. To comfort the afflicted.
1. Pride
7. To pray for the living and the dead.
2. Greed
3. Wrath
4. Envy
5. Lust Physical Works of Mercy
6. Gluttony
7. Sloth 1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Give shelter to travelers
3 Theological Virtues (Main Qualities/Characteristics) 5. Visit the sick
of Catholic Church 6. Visit the imprisoned
7. Bury the dead
1. Trust
2. Love
3. Hope
7 Sorrows of Mother Mary
1. Simeon’s Prophecy
8 Beatitudes 2. The flight into Egypt
3. The three days loss in the temple
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of 4. Meeting Jesus with His cross
heaven. 5. The crucifixion
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 6. Taking Jesus down from the cross
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 7. The burial of Jesus
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:
for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
The 5 Stigmata (5 Holy Wounds of Jesus Christ)
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called 1. The Wound in the Right Hand of Our Divine Savior
the children of God. 2. The Wound in the Left Hand of Our Divine Savior
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: 3. The Wound in the Right Foot of Our Divine Savior
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4. The Wound in the Left Foot of Our Divine Savior
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, 5. The Wound in the Side of Our Divine Savior
and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Feast Days of Mother Mary Mysteries of The Holy Rosary
1. January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Joyful Mysteries:
2. February 2 - Presentation of the Lord
3. February 4 - Feast of Our Lady of Sri Lanka (Monday and the Sundays from 1st Sunday of
4. May 31 - Visitation Advent until Lent.)
5. August 15 – Assumption
6. August 22 - Queenship of Mary 1. The Annunciation to Mary
7. September 8 - Birth of Mary 2. The Visitation of Mary
8. December 8 - Immaculate Conception 3. The Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ
4. The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross
1. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what The Sorrowful Mysteries:
they do.” — Luke 23:34
2. “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.” (Tuesday and Friday; and the Sundays of Lent.)
— Luke 23:43
3. “Woman, behold thy Son.” — John 19:26 1. The Agony of Christ in the Garden
4. “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” 2. The Scourging at the Pillar
— Mark 15:34 3. The Crowning with Thorns
5. “I thirst.” — John 19:28 4. The Carrying of the Cross
6. “It is finished.” — John 19:30 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord on the
7. “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.” Cross
— Luke 23:46

The Glorious Mysteries:

5 Precepts of Catholic Church
(Wednesday and Saturday; and the Sundays from
1. You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days Easter until Advent.)
of obligation.
2. You shall confess your sins at least once a year. 1. The Resurrection of Our Lord
3. You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy 2. The Ascension of Our Lord
Communion at least during the Easter season. 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
4. You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and 4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into
abstinence. Heaven
5. You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church. 5. The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven
and Earth

The Luminous Mysteries

(Thursday)
1.The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist