Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Outreach/RCIA

Schedule for 2008-2009

Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Hartmann Hall

CCC = Catechism of the Catholic Church

 

Sept. 16         Welcome Fr. Gary and RCIA Team and

                        Faith Journey/Testimonies: Kathy, Dave, Nichole, Lisa, Chuck

 

Sept. 23         The Message of Jesus: Kathy/CCC 422-682

 

Sept. 30         History of the Church part 1: Fr. James Schumacher

 

Oct. 7              History of the Church part 2: Fr. James Schumacher

 

Oct. 14            Divine Revelation/Bible part 1: Fr. Gary/CCC 50-141

 

Oct. 21            Divine Revelation/Bible part 2: Fr. Gary/CCC 50-141

 

Oct 28             The RCIA Process and The Liturgical Year: Kathy/CCC 1163-1173

 

Nov. 4             Holy Trinity: Fr. Bill/CCC 232-267

 

Nov. 11           Communion of Saints: Fr. Michael/CCC 721-726; 954-975

 

Nov. 18           The Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Fr. Michael/CCC 811-933

 

Nov. 25          Thanksgiving week; no session

 

Dec. 2             Mary: Fr. Michael /CCC 484-511

 

Dec. 9             Sacraments of Initiation: Fr. Gary/CCC 1212-1284 (Baptism); 1285-1321 (Confirmation); 1322-1419 (Eucharist)

 

Dec. 16          Holy Orders/Marriage: Fr. Tom Cronkleton/CCC 1536-1600 (Holy Orders); 1601-1666 (Marriage)

 

Dec. 23          Preparation for Christmas; no session

                       

Dec. 30          Octave of Christmas; no session

 

Jan. 6              Reconciliation/Anointing of the Sick: Fr. Bill/CCC 1422-1498; (Reconciliation); 1499-1532 (Anointing of the Sick)

                       

Jan. 13           Liturgy of the Word: Fr. Gary/CCC 1066-1029

 

Jan. 20           Liturgy of the Eucharist: Fr. Gary/CCC 1066-1209

Prep for Rite of Acceptance: Fr. Gary and RCIA team

 

Jan. 25           Sunday: Rite of Acceptance for Catechumens, Candidates and Sponsors @12:00 Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

 

Note:              Catechumens and Candidates should attend 10:30 am Mass every Sunday going forward unless instructed otherwise. There will be a dismissal after the Homily and the catechumens, candidates and catechists will gather and discuss the Sunday Mass readings. 

 

Jan. 27           Faith, Hope and Love: Dave and Nichole/CCC 1812-1828 Christian

 

Feb. 3             Morality part 1: Kathy/CCC 1730-1986

 

Feb. 10           Christian Morality part 2: Kathy/CCC 1730-1986

 

Feb. 17           Catholic Social Justice Teachings: Ed Boenisch/CCC 1897-1948

 

Feb. 24           Repentance: Lent and the Pascal Mystery Fr. Gary/CCC 612-618, 1430-1434; and Prep for Rite of Election: Fr. Gary and RCIA Team

 

Feb. 28          Saturday: Rite of Enrollment of Catechumens @ 5:15 pm Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral; Sponsors must attend; Candidates should also be present

 

Mar. 1             Sunday: Rite of Election for Catechumens, Candidates and Sponsors

@ 3:00 pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral

 

Mar. 3             Prayer: Dave and Nichole/CCC 2258-2758

 

Mar. 8             Sunday: First Scrutiny for Catechumens and their Sponsors; and Call to Continuing Conversion for Candidates and their sponsors @10:30 am Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

 

Mar. 10           Rosary and Devotions: Chuck and Lisa/CCC 1667-1679

 

Mar. 15           Sunday: Second Scrutiny for Catechumens and their Sponsors;

@ 10:30 am Mass; Candidates should also attend.

 

Mar. 17           Stations of the Cross: Father will lead in church

Tour of the Cathedral/Preparation for Receiving Communion: Fr. Bill

                        Presentation #1

 

Mar. 24           Christian Hope/Last Things: Lisa/CCC 1020-1060

 

Mar. 29           Sunday: Third Scrutiny for Catechumens and their Sponsors @10:30 am Mass; Candidates should also attend.

 

Mar. 31           What it means to be chosen and to follow Jesus: Fr. Gary

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: preparation and questions

Presentation #2

 

Apr. 7              Communal Reconciliation Service: Meet in the Cathedral

 

Apr. 11           Saturday: Rite of Preparation for Catechumens for Baptism @ St. Mary’s, 9:00 am; Sponsors should also attend. Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil Mass will follow for Catechumens and Sponsors.

 

Apr. 11           Saturday evening:  Easter Vigil Mass @ 8:00 pm St. Mary’s; Catechumens will be received into the Church; Sponsors must be present. Meet in Hartmann Hall by 7:15 pm.  Candidates are strongly urged to attend.

 

Apr. 14           Octave of Easter; no session

 

Apr. 18           Saturday: 10:00 am rehearsal for Candidates and Sponsors; meet in Cathedral.

 

Apr. 18           Saturday evening: Divine Mercy Vigil Mass @ 5:15 pm St. Mary’s; Candidates will be received into the Church; Sponsors must be present.  Newly baptized are strongly urged to attend.

 

Apr. 21           Reflection on coming into the Church: Kathy

 

Apr. 28           Discipleship: Conversion of heart and serving our neighbors: Fr. Ray Moss

 

May 5              Liturgy of the Hours/Eucharistic Adoration: Fr. Bill/CCC 1174-1178 (Liturgy of the Hours); 1378-1380 (Eucharistic Adoration)

 

May 12           Pentecost:  The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church: Fr. Michael

 

May 19           Evaluation of the RCIA process and Potluck dinner