Faith Clock
ONE GOD
Infinite, created all things
TWO NATURES IN CHRIST
human—truly man
divine—truly God
THREE PERSONS IN ONE GOD
Father—creator
Son—redeemer
Spirit—sanctifier
FOUR GOSPEL WRITERS
Matthew—apostle, tax collector
Mark—disciple of Peter
Luke—disciple of Paul
John—apostle, the “beloved disciple”
FIVE PARTS OF CONFESSION
Examination of conscience, contrition, confession, resolution, penance
SIX HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
January 1–Mary, Mother of God
Ascension Thursday–(date varies)
August 15–Assumption of Mary
November 1–All Saints
December 8–Immaculate Conception
December 25–Christ’s birth
SEVEN SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Penance
Holy Eucharist
Confirmation
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick
EIGHT BEATITUDES
Blessed are:
the poor in spirit
the meek
the sorrowing
those who hunger and thirst for justice
the merciful
the pure of heart
the peacemakers
those who suffer persecution for the sake of justice.
NINE FIRST FRIDAYS
Our Lord promised St. Margaret Mary Alocoque that those who receive Holy Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays, and receive the Sacrament of Penance will not die in God’s displeasure.
TEN COMMANDMENTS
1. I am the Lord your God; you shall not have other gods besides Me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and your mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
ELEVEN APOSTLES REMAINED FAITHFUL
Peter, Andrew, James the Great, John, Thomas, James the Less, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, Jude Thaddeus
TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Goodness, Long-Suffering, Humility, Faithfulness, Modesty, Continence, Chastity and Findness
