What are the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching?
1. Right to life and dignity of the human person
2. Call to family, community and participation
3. Rights and responsibilities
4. Option for the poor and vulnerable
5. The dignity of work and the rights of workers
6. Solidarity – we are one human family
7. Care of God’s Creation
What are the sorrowful mysteries?
The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion and Death
What is Prayer?
Prayer is turning the heart toward God. When a person prays, he enters into a living relationship with God.
What are the glorious mysteries?
The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, The Assumption of Mary, The Crowning of the Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth
What are the various ways to pray?
The various ways to pray are vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplative prayer. All three ways of prayer presuppose recollecting one’s mind and heart.
What are the joyful mysteries?
The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, The Presentation in the Temple, The Finding of the Child Jesus after Three Days in the Temple
What are the luminous mysteries?
The Baptism at the Jordan, The Miracle at Cana, The Proclamation of the Kingdom, The Transfiguration, The Institution of the Eucharist