Some Catholic men may be inspired to build a weekly routine to go deeper in the faith through a systematic study of key topics. The following chart provides a 52-week schedule for some key topics which a man can use to both learn more about the various topics and to remind him to practice the topics on a regular basis; more detailed information on each of the topics can be found on the pages noted.
Week Number of the Year | The Habits of Catholic Sons and Catholic Fathers | The Theological and Cardinal Virtues | ||
1 | Become an adopted son of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
2 | Engage in Daily Deep Prayer | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
3 | Study the Life of Jesus Christ in Scripture Daily | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
4 | Repent and Receive the Sacrament of Penance | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
5 | Receive and Adore the Sacrament of the Eucharist | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
6 | Seek and receive the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
7 | Study the Dogma of the Catholic Church | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
8 | Study the Lives of the Saints | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
9 | Study under the guidance of trusted Catechists | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
10 | Center your life upon the Liturgy | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
11 | Consecrate yourself to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
12 | Seek the Intercession of Angels | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
13 | Be drawn ever-deeper into the Communion of Saints | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
14 | Recognize sin and make deliberate plans to stop sinning | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
15 | Fast and Abstain weekly | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
16 | Discipline and care for your Body | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
17 | Pursue a deliberate plan to grow your most needed Virtues, | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
18 | Daily Practice the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
19 | Systematically study and practice the Cardinal Virtues | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
20 | Be an excellent steward over God’s gifts to support yourself and the Church | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
21 | Perform the Corporal Works of Mercy | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
22 | Perform the Spiritual Works of Mercy | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
23 | Seek Deep Brotherhood | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
24 | Grow Parish Fraternity | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
25 | Practice Daily Prayer with your Bride | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
26 | Make Daily Sacrifices for your bride | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
27 | Lovingly Give and Accept Correction | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
28 | Pursue Perpetual Courtship | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
29 | Establish and Maintain Just Authority in your family | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
30 | Maintain Order and Rules in your family | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
31 | Build a Robust Catholic Family Culture | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
32 | Cultivate Catholic Family Friendships | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
33 | Lead Family Prayer | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
34 | Bring the Family to the Sacraments, | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
35 | Build Family Devotion to the Saints | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
36 | Witness to each Family Member | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
37 | Teach the Faith to the Family | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
38 | Teach Virtue to your Family | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
39 | Engage in Parish/Other Religious Education | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
40 | Send your Children to Faithful Catholic Schools | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
41 | Practice Corporal Works of Mercy | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
42 | Ensure the Family is Physically Safe | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
43 | Limit and Monitor Media | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
44 | Guard against Bad Influencers | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
45 | Sacrifice to Support the Family | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |
46 | Balance Career and Family Duties | Prudence | Counsel | Goodness |
47 | Practice Voluntary Poverty | Justice | Piety | Kindness, Generosity |
48 | Be a Good Steward | Fortitude | Fortitude | Patience, Gentleness |
49 | Shepherd and Nurture Each Child | Temperance | Fear of the Lord | Chastity, Self-control, Modesty |
50 | Help Sons and Daughters to Mature | Faith | Understanding | Faithfulness, Joy |
51 | Mentor Each Child to their Vocation | Hope | Knowledge | Faithfulness |
52 | Guide Adult Children | Charity | Wisdom | Charity, Peace |