Adult Faith Formation
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Summer/Fall 2024
Teaching Session Schedule for CANDIDATES Teaching Sessions, Newman Center, Basement Multi-Use Room Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45am Last Revised 05/20/2024 Sun. 9/8 God’s Love (Dan Teets) / Lent/Easter [pre-recorded] Sun. 9/15 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter) Sun. 9/22 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe or Dan) New Life in Christ (Christine Martin) Sun. 9/29 The Mass / The Eucharist (Fr. Ken Kuntz or Dan) Sun. 10/6 Sacraments (Overview) (Sr. Agnes Giblin) Baptism - Confirmation (Dan) Sun. 10/13 NO TEACHING SESSION (Rite of Welcome Weekend) Two Options for the Rite of Welcome (Candidates and Confirmandi only; with Sponsors)
Sun. 10//20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger) Sun. 10/27 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan) Talk about All Saints Day and All Souls Day (Nov. 1/2) Sun. 11/3 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe or Fr. Andrew Rauenbuehler or Fr. Jeff Belger) Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets) Sun. 11/10 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality / Ethical Decision Making (Dan) Sat. Nov. 16 Morning of Reflection – Includes Sacrament of Reconciliation – 9:00am-Noon in St. Mary Church Hall Two Options for Confirmation (Candidates and Confirmandi only; with Sponsors)
Sun. 11/24 NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Week! Sun. 12/1 Reflection on Rites of Nov. 18 or 19 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team) Sun. 12/8 Liturgical/Service Ministries Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual Growth Opportunities Sun. 12/15 Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others) Questions: Call Dan at St. Mary’s (337-4314, Ext. 105) or home (351-8477) before 10:00pm, or e-mail me at: dan-icstmarys@q.com |
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Teaching Session Schedule for CATECHUMENS (unbaptized adults) Teaching Sessions, Newman Center, Basement Multi-Use Room Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45am Last Revised 05/20/2024 Sun. 9/8 God’s Love (Dan Teets) / Lent/Easter [pre-recorded] Sun. 9/15 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter) Sun. 9/22 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe or Dan) New Life in Christ (Christine Martin) Sun. 9/29 The Mass / The Eucharist (Fr. Ken Kuntz or Dan) Sun. 10/6 Sacraments (Overview) (Sr. Agnes Giblin) Baptism - Confirmation (Dan) Sun. 10/13 NO TEACHING SESSION (Rite of Welcome Wkd – Candidates and Sponsors only) Sun. 10/20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger) Sun. 10/27 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan) Talk about All Saints Day and All Souls Day (Nov. 1/2) Sun. 11/3 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe or Fr. Andrew Rauenbuehler or Fr. Jeff Belger) Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets) Sun. 11/10 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality / Ethical Decision Making (Dan) Sun. Nov. 17 8:00am Gather with Sponsors and Godparents – Rite of Acceptance and Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens 8:30am Mass – Dismissal after Rite for Breaking Open the Word Sun. 11//24 NO DISMISSAL and NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Week! Sun. 12/1 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team) Sun. 12/8 Liturgical/Service Ministries Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual Growth Opportunities Sun. 12/15 Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others) From the Rite of Acceptance on Sunday, Nov. 17th, forward most of the preparation of Catechumens (those not yet Baptized) for the Rites of Initiation will take place during BreakingOpen the Word with Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass or 6pm Mass each Sunday as follows: Sun. Dec. 1 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Dec. 8 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Dec 15 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Dec. 22 Christmas Break – NO DISMISSAL Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Sun. Dec. 29 Christmas Break – NO DISMISSAL Jesus is the Reason for the Season! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2025 Sun. Jan. 5 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Jan. 12 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Jan. 19 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Jan. 26 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Feb. 2 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Feb. 6 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Feb. 16 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Feb. 23 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Mar. 2 Enrollment of Names in the Book of the Elect and Rite of Sending and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church Wed. Mar. 5 Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins) See bulletins or websites for service times Sun. Mar. 9 MARK YOUR CALENDARS and let sponsors/godparents know!!! Rite of Election events with the Bishop at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport – 9:30am (leave from Iowa City) for events at the Cathedral – around 5:00pm (back in Iowa City) Sun. Mar. 16 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Sun. Mar. 23 1st Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s or 6pm Mass at Newman Sun. Mar. 30 2nd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s or 6pm Mass at Newman Sun. Apr. 6 3rd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary’s or 6pm Mass at Newman MARK CALENDARS FOR HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM! (see websites for schedules) Sun. Apr. 13 PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND – Final Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center Thurs. Apr. 17th Holy Thursday Fri., Apr. 18th Good Friday Sat. Apr. 19th Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) 1:00-2:30pm Afternoon of Reflection 2:30-3:15pm Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil (Newman Center and St. Mary Church) 7:30pm? Gather at St. Mary Church Hall or the Newman Center for 8:00pm? Easter Vigil Rites of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) Pictures with sponsors, godparents, priest, deacon and director Reception to follow at St. Mary Church Hall or the Newman Center JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!!! Sun. Apr. 20 Easter Sunday – I know that My Redeemer Lives!!! Tues. Apr. 22 Breaking Open Holy Week Liturgies/Sacraments / History/Tour of St. Mary Church (Dan) Questions: Call Dan at St. Mary’s (337-4314, Ext. 105) or home (351-8477) before 10:00pm, or e-mail me at: dan-icstmarys@q.com |