1. Here With Me Now (Lesson - Christ's Abiding Presence) - lyrics   mp3
   "The Paschal mystery of Christ, by contrast, cannot remain only in the past, because by his
   death he destroyed death, and all that Christ is - all that he did and suffered for all men -
   participates in the divine eternity, and so transcends all times while being made present in
   them all. The event of the Cross and Resurrection abides and draws everything toward life..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1085)
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2. Go & Make Disciples (Lesson - Birth of the Church) - lyrics   mp3
   "We begin our investigation OF THE CHURCH's mystery by meditating on her origin
   in THE Holy Trinity's plan and her progressive realization in HISTORY..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 758)
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3. You've Given Me (Lesson - Nature of the Church) - lyrics   mp3
   "'This is the sole Church of Christ, which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy, catholic and
   apostolic.'[LG 8.] These four characteristics, inseparably linked with each other,[Cf. DS 2888.]
   indicate essential features of the Church and her mission..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 811)
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4. Sanctify Us (Lesson - Sanctifying Sacraments) - lyrics   mp3
   "The sacraments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist -
   lay the foundations of every Christian life. 'The sharing in the divine nature given to
   men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development,
   and nourishing of natural life..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1212)
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5. The Communion of Saints (Lesson - Communion of Saints) - lyrics   mp3
   "'We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth,
   the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church;
   and we believe that in this communion, the merciful love of God and his saints is always
   (attentive) to our prayers' (Paul VI, CPG # 30)..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 962)
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6. We're Called By God (Lesson - Call to Holiness) - lyrics   mp3
   "'All Christians in any state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life
   and to the perfection of charity.'[LG 40 # 2.] All are called to holiness: 'Be perfect,
   as your heavenly Father is perfect.'[Mt 5:48 .] ..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2013)
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7. Blessed is She (Lesson - Blessed Mother) - lyrics   mp3
   "Mary's role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it.
   'This union of the mother with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time
   of Christ's virginal conception up to his death';[LG 57.]..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 964)
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8. To Serve You, My Lord (Lesson - Religious Life) - lyrics   mp3
   "'Among the Christian faithful by divine institution there exist in the Church sacred ministers,
   who are also called clerics in law, and other Christian faithful who are also called laity.' In both
   groups there are those Christian faithful who, professing the evangelical counsels, are consecrated
   to God and so serve the Church's saving mission (cf. CIC, can. 207 # 1, 2)."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 934)
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9. Eternal Love (Lesson - Marriage & Family) - lyrics   mp3
   "The MARRIAGE covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an
   intimate communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own
   special laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the couple,
   as well as to the generation and education of children..."
   (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1660)
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10. Prayer Song (Lesson - Prayer) - lyrics   mp3
    "The Holy Spirit who teaches the Church and recalls to her all that Jesus said also instructs
    her in the life of prayer, inspiring new expressions of the same basic forms of prayer: blessing,
    petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise."
    (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2644)
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11. A Life in You (Lesson - Our Life in the Sacraments) - lyrics   mp3
    "...The seven sacraments are the signs and instruments by which the Holy Spirit spreads the
    grace of Christ the head throughout the Church which is his Body. The Church, then, both
    contains and communicates the invisible grace she signifies. It is in this analogical sense,
    that the Church is called a 'sacrament.'"
    (Catechism of the Catholic Church 774)
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12. This Will Not Last Forever (Lesson - Death) - lyrics   mp3
    "By death the soul is separated from the body, but in the resurrection God will give incorruptible
    life to our body, transformed by reunion with our soul. Just as Christ is risen and lives for ever,
    so all of us will rise at the last day."
    (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1016)
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13. We Know Not When (Lesson - Second Coming) - lyrics   mp3
    "When he comes at the end of time to judge the living and the dead, the glorious Christ will
    reveal the secret disposition of hearts and will render to each man according to his works,
    and according to his acceptance or refusal of grace. "
    (Catechism of the Catholic Church 682)
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14. Author of Life (Lesson - Right to Life) - lyrics   mp3
    "Every human life, from the moment of conception until death, is sacred because the human
    person has been willed for its own sake in the image and likeness of the living and holy God. "
    (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2319)
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For information on the Lesson Plans and Book that correspond to the "Here With Me Now" CD,
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Here With Me Now (Christ's Abiding Presence) Here with me now You’ll always be in ways the world might never see Where 2 or 3 join in Your name Your Spirit’s found, here with me now. I know I am not alone, there’s a promise that You made That until the end of time you would be with us always Orphans we would never be, You said you’d never be far And so even to this day I can be sure that you are Here with me now You’ll always be in ways the world might never see Where 2 or 3 join in Your name Your Spirit’s found, here with me now. Your Church left in Peter’s hands guards the promise that you made Your abiding presence lives, it’s the power of our faith Your rising so long ago was the beginning not the end You’re here with us even now in the Spirit that you send. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Go & Make Disciples (The Birth of the Church) Go and make disciples of all nations Baptize them and teach them all that I told you to do Go and make disciples of all nations Tell them I will be with them until this age is through Eve and Adam in the garden lived among your paradise But soon chaos was released and our communion jeapordized So you made another plan and through your servant Abraham you made a way “A great father will you be, Now Israel belongs to me” he heard you say, he heard you say Go and make disciples of all nations Baptize them and teach them all that I told you to do Go and make disciples of all nations Tell them I will be with them until this age is through A few generations later Israel was led astray Your commandments were ignored and you could hear the prophets say “O Israel, where have you gone, your covenant’s undone but don’t despair (God is still there) A new covenant will be and for all eternity you’ll hear me say, you’ll hear me say” Go and make disciples of all nations Baptize them and teach them all that I told you to do Go and make disciples of all nations Tell them I will be with them until this age is through This new covenant was born in our Lord Savior Jesus Christ He gave Himself for our salvation, founded our Church through His life And the Church became complete with the disciples at His feet Ascension Day “Simon Peter, you are rock, now go and feed my flock and lead them in My Way, lead them in My Way!” Go and make disciples of all nations Baptize them and teach them all that I told you to do Go and make disciples of all nations Tell them I will be with them until this age is through BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
You’ve Given Me (The Nature of the Church) You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. We are connected, the members of Your Church Together through honor and strife And we are one with You because You are the head Of the Mystical Body of Christ. You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. The Church is unity, the Church is holiness Founded by Jesus the Christ She’s universal, the fullness of Your Truth Faithful throughout all of time. You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. You’ve given me Your Church to make me strong, Your Church to guide me home, One Holy Catholic Apostolic. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Sanctify Us (The Sanctifying Sacraments of the Church) We are weak and fallen without You, Lord But still You made a way to bring us home Through symbols of Your love You give us salvation and grace Your gifts to show us we are not alone So with our Baptism we become Your child Filled with divine life and freed from sin Receiving something that the world can never take away The gate through which our life in You begins. Sanctify us with Your Sacraments Draw us closer and help us be a part Of You Church, Lord, help us show the world The unity of the Body of Christ. We are still One Body though we’re many Because we all partake of the One Bread A symbol of our unity, our Spiritual Food The Eucharist, our promise over death. Sanctify us with Your Sacraments Draw us closer and help us be a part Of You Church, Lord, help us show the world The unity of the Body of Christ. Baptized now and nourished by Your Body Our Confirmation day we will receive The Fullness of the Spirit, putting on our shield of faith Defending Christ and all that we believe. Sanctify us with Your Sacraments Draw us closer and help us be a part Of You Church, Lord, help us show the world The unity of the Body of Christ. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
The Communion of Saints (The Communion of Saints) On earth here our fight against sin and temptation goes on But we can rely on the Church Militant to be strong To help ease the load of our sisters and brothers in Christ To serve and to pray and to help us all reach our new life The Communion of Saints, all the faithful united in Christ Those on earth, those who wait, those in heaven all share in His life We lift up our prayers together, in faith we unite To all be a part of the Mystical Body of Christ While heaven awaits there are souls who must be purified The Church Suffering waits for final communion with Christ But through our own offerings we can help them move on To their destination, perfection of their souls in God. The Communion of Saints, all the faithful united in Christ Those on earth, those who wait, those in heaven all share in His life We lift up our voices together, in faith we unite To all be a part of the Mystical Body of Christ As we intercess, there are souls who are praying for us The Church Triumphant who share in the glory of God Saints that we know and others we’ve never heard of Pray for us as we try living in God’s perfect love. The Communion of Saints, all the faithful united in Christ Those on earth, those who wait, those in heaven all share in His life We lift up our voices together, in faith we unite To all be a part of the Mystical Body of Christ BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
We’re Called By God (The Call to Holiness) We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. Is that You, Lord, calling out my name? You’re telling me, Lord, that I could be a saint. That’s my vocation, what you’ve called me to be I can be holy for you, Lord, are holy I can be holy for you, Lord, are holy. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. But still there’s more, Lord, that you ask of me To spread the Faith, Lord, in my word and deed And use my gifts, Lord, in ways you want me to And recognize, Lord, I’m nothing without you I recognize, Lord, I’m nothing without you. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. I’m far from perfect, that’s my lot in life But when you lead me, I know I’ll get by My circumstances, my past deficiencies My pride, my anger, lust, my envy, sloth, my greed My pride, my anger, lust, my envy, sloth, my greed (my gluttony!) We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. We have a call to holiness that’s like no other We have a call to holiness, we’re called by God. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Blessed is She (The Blessed Mother) Mary was barely a woman, a fair maiden in her teens, Betrothed to a man working wood with his hands She would be happy behind the scenes. An angel named Gabriel met her, announcing the heavenly news She would have a baby boy to bring the world joy He would be the king of the Jews. And Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. The couple set out for Judea, what a trip it must have been Mary in bloom, they could not find a room but in a stable the Baby came in. The child was destined for greatness, shepherds and kings came to see But Herod saw red and the family fled and from the desert the Son came to be. And Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. The child she bore was admired and crowds of people followed Him round They waited for guidance, but in their defiance They led Him away fully bound. She offered no doubt, self, or question; she let this be done through His will. She offered no help or suggestion; she only kept quiet and still. Watching her son at a distance, knowing she could not defend. She suffered His loss & was there at the cross and remained with Him until the end. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. Now Jesus is risen in glory; His second coming we await. The child of her womb has defeated the tomb & now we all share in His new estate. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. Blessed is she who believed that there could be fulfillment of the word of the Lord. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
To Serve You, My Lord (Religious Life / Vocations) I want to give my life to You, To serve You, My Lord, To serve You, My Lord How can I give my life to You To serve You, my Lord, To serve You, My Lord What do you ask of me, my God? I quiet my soul and listen for Your call I was created to show forth your holy goodness And reach everlasting happiness with you I want to give my life to You, To serve You, My Lord, To serve You, My Lord How can I give my life to You To serve You, my Lord, To serve You, My Lord Is it vows you ask of me, Remaining pure, obedient, in poverty? Your special grace and blessings will sustain me If religious life is what you call me to I want to give my life to You, To serve You, My Lord, To serve You, My Lord How can I give my life to You To serve You, my Lord, To serve You, My Lord There’s one vocation for us all Married, single, sister, brother, priest We’re all called to surrender all that we are Embracing freedom found in only you I want to give my life to You, To serve You, My Lord, To serve You, My Lord How can I give my life to You To serve You, my Lord, To serve You, My Lord BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Eternal Love (Marriage & Family) Eternal love he calls us to Hearts become one, no longer two What God has joined we can’t divide Eternal love, eternal life. Created in the image of our God We’re called one day to find the love that will transform our lives And through a Sacrament we make a vow A holy union forms when couples join as man and wife Eternal love he calls us to Hearts become one, no longer two What God has joined we can’t divide Eternal love, eternal life. And in this unity He grants us grace For us to live our lives in Him, in giving of ourselves This holy unity provides a place To bring forth new life in His name and nurture it as well Eternal love he calls us to Hearts become one, no longer two What God has joined we can’t divide Eternal love, eternal life. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Prayer Song (Prayer) I turn my thoughts to you, my God, my Savior I’m putting all my other thoughts aside With faith and confidence that you will hear me I pray your will may come to replace mine I turn my self to you, my Father, my Creator You who are mercy, sustain & lift me up Holy Spirit, help me in my weakness Teach me to trust in You, for you are love Lord, I adore You, I offer my thanksgiving Forgive this sinner, contrite as I can be And Jesus, in your name I do petition And ask that Blessed Mary intercede. How do I speak to the maker of the Universe I bow before you in humility I’ll follow in the ways that you have taught us And pray just as You did With prayer that doesn’t cease. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
A Life in You (Our Life in the Sacraments) Lord, you know I long to see your face for all eternity And so you offer me your grace in ways the world can see And feel and hear So I know you are near and leading me To live my life in you. You share your life through Sacraments, Our anchors to your grace These signs are symbols we can sense, But more than that takes place For when the Sacrament’s received it makes us more like you O Lord, I want to be like you. Lord, you know I long to see your face for all eternity And so you offer me your grace in ways the world can see And feel and hear So I know you are near and leading me To live my life in you. In Baptism you freed me from Original Sin Throught Penance I am cleansed once more, My sins are forgiven Prepared to worthily receive Your Body and Your Blood O Lord, how generous Your love. Lord, you know I long to see your face for all eternity And so you offer me your grace in ways the world can see And feel and hear So I know you are near and leading me To live my life in you. You give me all I need to have to life my life in You O Lord, I want to live in You Lord, you know I long to see your face for all eternity And so you offer me your grace in ways the world can see And feel and hear So I know you are near and leading me To live my life in you. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
This Will Not Last Forever (Death) This will not last forever, this body of mine The death of it will happen but throughout all of time My soul will be immortal and death is just the door To lead me on my way to my new life with my Lord If I can live my life in faith and love Then death is nothing to be frightened of No eye has seen, no ear has ever heard What God’s prepared for those who love and keep His Word. This will not last forever, this body of mine The death of it will happen but throughout all of time My soul will be immortal and death is just the door To lead me on my way to my new life with my Lord But our rejection of what He calls us to It will condemn us and keep us from His Truth And no other suffering ever could equate To separation from the God who loves and saves This will not last forever, this body of mine The death of it will happen but throughout all of time My soul will be immortal and death is just the door To lead me on my way to my new life with my Lord But in His mercy He’s given us a chance To work our way to him despite our circumstance Through prayer and Sacraments my soul can get its fill So I can live my life according to God’s will. This will not last forever, this body of mine The death of it will happen but throughout all of time My soul will be immortal and death is just the door To lead me on my way to my new life with my Lord BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
We Know Not When the Time Will Come (The Second Coming) We know not when the time will come When our Lord Jesus comes again From on a cloud from up above And perfect justice will begin Be watchful stay alert you know not when the time will come When Jesus comes in glory from the sky He’ll come as King to judge the world, the entire race alive & dead With justice everyone will recognize We know not when the time will come When our Lord Jesus comes again From on a cloud from up above And perfect justice will begin No secret shall remain and every deed will be made known And we will understand what we have been And suffering will cease for everyone who loves the Lord With evil overcome, our God will reign We know not when the time will come When our Lord Jesus comes again From on a cloud from up above And perfect justice will begin Our bodies & our souls will be united Perfected they will work in harmony Our spiritual natures will be shining Through our resurrected bodies on that day We know not when the time will come When our Lord Jesus comes again From on a cloud from up above And perfect justice will begin. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!
Author of Life (The Right to Life) Kelly had a secret she wished she could forget She made some bad decisions, her heart full of regret And now a little baby was growing in her womb She never thought she’d have to face this kind of choice so soon Never so alone or so afraid She reached up and held on to her Faith And the Author of Life would help her make this story end the way it should He gives us life, He gives us faith to know that all he makes is good Billy’s Dad lay dying, his body wracked with pain The doctors said he never would see his health again And there had been some talk now of bringing on the end But Billy’s dad knew better, said God would give him strength It wasn’t that he was afraid to die But God would bring him home when it was time and... The Author of Life would help him Make this story end the way it should He gives us life, he gives us strength to know that all He makes us good. In His image and His likeness we were made But only God can give and God can take And the Author of Life would help her make this story end the way it should He gives us life, He gives us faith to know that all he makes is good. BACK TO SONGLIST   BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM   ORDER THIS CD NOW!	BACK TO SONGLIST BACK TO CATHOLICTOOLS.COM ORDER THIS CD NOW!