On the 1st day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… God We have one God alone Created and sustains all out of Love for us On the 1st day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Anyone baptized in the name of Jesus. Twelve Days of Christmas Between December 25th (the birth of Christ)- January 6th (the coming of the Magi) On the 1st Day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Partridge in a Pear Tree Will sacrifice itself to protect its young by pretending to be hurt to draw away predators. Jesus Christ: Out of His great love for us, died on the cross.

On the 2nd day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Turtle Doves Old and New Testaments The Natures of Christ: 100% Human, 100% Divine On the 3rd day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… French Hens The Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit Three in One God The Theological Virtues: Faith: belief in God Hope : expectation of receiving Love: of God & our neighbors more than ourselves. On the 4th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Collie Birds The Evangelists Matthew Mark Luke John

On the 5th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Golden Rings First books of the Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy On the 6th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Geese a-Laying Days of Creation Light/Darkness Separation of waters Land/Seas/Vegetation Sun, Moon, Stars Birds/Fish Mammals/Man “in His own image” On the 7th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Swans a-Swimming Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Counsel Fortitude(Courage) Knowledge Piety Fear of the Lord(Awe)

On the 8th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Maids a-Milking Beatitudes Blessed are… … the poor in spirit … those who mourn … the meek … those who hunger and thirst for righteousness … the merciful … the pure of heart … the peacemakers … the persecuted On the 9th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Ladies Dancing Fruits of the Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control On the 10th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Lords a-Leaping Ten Commandments Love God above all else Honor God’s name Keep holy the Lord’s Day Honor father/mother (authority) Do not kill Honor your commitments Do not steal/cheat Be truthful/honest Don’t be jealous of other’s relationships Don’t be jealous of other’s things

On the 11th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Pipers Piping Faithful Disciples Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), Judas (son of James) (Judas Iscariot – was replaced later with faithful Matthias) On the 12th day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… Drummers Drumming Points of the Apostles Creed *I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. *I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. *He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. *He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. *He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. *He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders *He will come again 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 the life everlasting.