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Prayer & Sacraments

Prayer & Sacraments

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Prayer & Sacraments

What Gifts Does God Give the Catholic Church?

In this section, discover many ways to deepen your relationship with God through:
        the liturgical life of the church (Sacraments)
        personal prayer (
Prayer & Faith Resources) and 
        celebrating and remembering Christ's life, death & Resurrection (Liturgical Year)


Prayer: a vital and personal relationship with the living and true God 

"In the longstanding tradition of the Church, prayer is centered upon God.
It is an emptying of oneself not for its own sake, but for the sake of being
filled with God and entering into a deeper relationship with him.
There are forms of spirituality in contemporary culture that focus
more on one's own self and achievement of a superficial tranquility. 
Genuine Christian prayer is attentive to the presence of God
and seeks ways to be of greater service to God and others."

                                                                                            United States Catholic Catechism for Adults


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  • Home
  • Contribute Online
  • Weekly Bulletin
  • About Us
    • History
    • Tour of Church & Parish Hall
    • Our Pastor
    • Staff
    • Pastoral Council
    • Mission Statement
    • Harvest Festival
  • New Members
  • Parish Ministries
    • Culture of Life >
      • Culture of Life Events
    • Church Life
    • Stewardship
    • Faith Formation >
      • K-6th Grade
      • First Communion & Reconciliation
      • 7th Grade
      • 8th & 9TH Grade Confirmation
      • High School | Youth Group
      • Adult Faith Formation
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Family Life
    • Parish Nurse Ministries
    • Social Action
    • Finance Council
    • Worship & Spirituality
    • Helping Hands
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Order of Forestors
  • Prayer & Sacraments
    • Sacraments >
      • First Communion
    • Mass Ministries & Schedule
    • Prayer & Faith Resources
    • Church Seasons & Celebrations
  • Marriage & Family
    • Marriage
    • Troubled Marriages and Divorced
    • Fathers
    • Mothers
    • Children
    • Parents of Young Children
    • Parents of Teens & Preteens
    • Grandparents
  • Links
    • Catholic Lane
    • Vatican
    • Mass Times for Travelers
    • Catechism
    • New American Bible
    • On the Culture
    • Human Dignity
    • United States Bishops
    • Diocese of Davenport