1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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.