Reverence before Holy Communion
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have, with the approval of the Vatican, indicated the norms for receiving Holy Communion at Mass. When receiving Holy Communion in the hand, the communicant bows his or her head before the sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand at the discretion of each communicant. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood.
The Rosary
The Pope asks that everyone recite the rosary frequently and with the understanding that the rosary links us to Mary and ultimately leads us to a deeper relationship with Jesus. He recommends Sunday as an especially appropriate day. How to Pray the Rosary
Catholic Liturgical Calendar

January 1, 2008	Mary, Mother of God	Holy day of obligation
January 6, 2008	Epiphany of the Lord
February 6, 2008	Ash Wednesday
March 20, 2008	Holy Thursday
March 21, 2008	Good Friday
March 23, 2008	Easter
March 30, 2008	Devine Mercy Sunday
May 4, 2008	Ascension of the Lord	Holy day of obligation
May 11, 2008	Pentecost
May 18, 2008	Trinity Sunday
August 15, 2008	Assumption of Mary	Holy day of obligation
November 1, 2008	All Saints Day	Holy day of obligation
November 30, 2008	First Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2008	Immaculate Conception	Holy day of obligation
December 12, 2008	Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 25, 2008	Christmas: Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ	Holy day of obligation