RCIA
Participant Calendar
2014-2015
July 2, 2014
Faith Formation Staff
Director of Faith Formation
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) of Adults
Grief Ministries
Lynne K. Lane, MA, M.DIV, Dr. MIN.
[email protected]
720-842-4105
Children’s Ministry Coordinator, grade pre thru 5th
RCIA - ages 7 through H. S.
Nancy Hartshorn, BS
[email protected]
720-842-4117
Youth Ministry Coordinator, grades 6 through H.S.
Rite of Christian Initiation
Or RCIA is a process for those who are seeking the Truth. If
you are interested in understanding what the Catholic Christian Church teaches, how the church prays and remains in fellowship this is the ideal process. It is the means required by
the Church throughout the world to teach those who are interested in learning what it means to live out the Christian life
style within the Catholic Church.
RCIA process is for:
Unbaptized adults and children ages 7 and older
Baptized in another denomination
Baptized Catholics who have not celebrated
First Communion nor Confirmation
Contact Dr. Lynne Lane MA., M. Div., D. Min.
Angelle Schott, BA, MASW
[email protected]
720-842-4116
Faith Formation Administrative Assistant
Darlene Kertz
[email protected]
720-842-4106
Parish Weather Information — 720-842-4113
(Recorded message only, do not leave a message .)
Please do not hesitate to contact us for :
Religious education for children and teens
Sacramental preparation for Baptisms those over the age of 5
First Communion
Confirmation for Youth and Adult
Interest in becoming Catholic Christian
Calendar Key for RCIA all ages
Adult Inquiry: The second and forth Sundays of each
month, after the 9:30 AM Mass in Family Room (1 hr)
Children’s Inquiry (TBA) - Seeking a volunteer to lead.
Adult sessions, Sunday or Thursday :
6:30 - 8:30 PM. In St. Dominic’s room
Adult & teen/children Dismissals: 5PM Mass
Teen/Children’s Class: Sunday evenings: 5 PM Mass
Break after dismissal for a snack. Class time: 6:15 until 7:30
Rites: Take place during 5PM Sunday Mass
More information on the rites will be found on the facing
page of the month when the rites take place.
Sacrament Prep for Parents/Guardians:
Attend 3-2 hour sessions or 2–3 hour sessions.
More information on the facing page of Sept., Oct., Jan.
and Feb.
Parent Meetings: Mandatory to help prepare their children for the
rites and sacraments.
July 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
Independence Day
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Inquiry
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Inquiry
28
29
30
31
Catechist In-service
For all catechists & aides
Saturday August 24, 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Keynote Betsy Buettgenbach
Breakout sessions - topics vary
Safe Environment refresher
Parish Fall Festival
Join the parish community for a fun
run, dinner, games, lots of food and
activities all weekend.
September 7 & 8
Watch the bulletin for details.
RCIA Catechumenate
For those who have begun the RCIA process.
Please do not miss the orientation on either
August 17, Sunday or
August 21, Thursday
The Catechumenate is the beginning of the second
step in the RCIA process. The 1st evening is Orientation. It is very important for a good foundation to
the deeper study of the Catholic Faith.
All future sessions are required & can be made up if
necessary.
August 15 - Holy Day of Obligation
Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of Jesus, Mother of God.
“Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when
the course of her earthly life was finished, was
taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and
exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so
that she might be more fully conformed to her
Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of din and
death.” Pius XII , CCC966
What are — Holy Days, Feast days, Solemnities?
4th Precept of the Church—observance of Holy Days
Goal— to help the faithful gain “mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.”
A Holy Day of Obligation may also be a Feast day or
Solemnity. They commemorate the saving mysteries of Christ’s life which include those which commemorate Mary as the
Mother of God. CCC 2043, 2180
Feast Days help us to remember and celebrate Scriptural
events in the life of the Trinity, Mary and the Saints so their example will bring hope and influence the daily lives of the faithful. CCC 1169, 1173
Solemnity is a feast day of the highest rank . The observance
begins with the vigil on the evening before the actual date of the
feast. Unlike feast days of the rank of feast (other than feasts of
the Lord) or those of the rank of memorial, solemnities replace
the celebration of Sundays outside of Advent, Lent and Easter
Holy Days of Obligation are: All Sundays, Mary Mother of
God (Jan. 1), Easter (April 5 in 2015), Nativity of the Lord—
Christmas (Dec. 25), Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (Aug. 15), Ascension of the Lord (May 29), All
Saints (Nov. 1)
August 2014
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Inquiry
11
12
13
14
15 Assumption
Holy Day of Obligation
16
Safe Environment
10AM
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Strong Catholic
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Catechumenate
Foundation, required
27
28
29
30
Formation 6:15 pm
Catechumenate
Foundation, required
24
25
Formation 6:15 pm
Strong Catholic
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 1
31
Cat. Ch. 1
Labor Day
No classes
26
September 8
Confirmation for Youth
Nativity of Mary
Angelle Schott, B.S., MASW
Mary the Mother of God is given birth by her
Coordinator of Youth Ministry—6th through 12th
mother (ancient history tells us her name is Anne).
[email protected]
Upon conception Mary is immediately cleansed of
original sin by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Preparation requirements - Please see the formation Handbook for details and dates on
the Formation Calendar beginning in September. Parents are asked by the church to be intiSeptember 15 Our Lady of Sorrows
mately involved along with the sponsors .
Simeon said to Mary , “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of May in Israel and to be s sign that will be contradicted and you your self a sword shall pierce so that the
thoughts of many heats may be revealed.” Luke 2:34,35
Mary weeps for the sins of mankind for which her Son was
condemned on the Cross to redeem us.
Age: Eight Grade and older
The sacrament of Confirmation is the Second Anointing of Baptism. Since it is completing
Baptism Confirmation should not be designated as a choice since the confirmandi is already
a Baptized Catholic. The laying on of hands and anointing with oil at Confirmation brings
the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon the Candidate in order to infuse him/her with the power
and grace n3ecessasry to live out the Catholic Christian life style. The Bishop is the ordinary
minister of Confirmation. He holds for himself the privilege of conferring the Sacrament of
Confirmation for Baptized Catholics.
Parish Fall Festival
Sept. 6 & 7 on the parish grounds and
in Brownstein Hall.
What is Keeping Kids Safe?
First Penance (Reconciliation or Confession)
The United States Conference of Catholic
Nancy Hartshorn, B.S.
Bishops made a promise that the Church would
Coordinator of Children’s Ministry Preschool through 5th.
do everything conceivably possible to keep vulnerable populations safe from those who would Preparation requirements - Parent/Guardians must attend 6 hours for each sacrament.
exploit them in any way.
Parents are the primary educators. Therefore the parish will provide 6 hours of theological
and practical help beginning in September. Please see the calendar for specific dates.
Therefore the Formation Team is obligated to Please see the Formation Handbook for more details
educate parents and students about how to help
Age: 7 and older
us help them Keep Kids Safe.
Watch the calendar for those dates where the
children and teens will receive this education.
Parents are encouraged to come.
Who prepares? Baptized and catechized (educated) to grade level. Therefore he or she
has been attending Religious Formation at Ave Maria, another Catholic Parish or Catholic
School. Penance must be completed at least 3 months before they make their First Holy
Communion.
September 2014
Sun
Mon
1
Labor Day
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
Fri
Sat
5
6 Fall Festival
12
13
19
20
Cat. Ch2
7 Fall Festival
8
9
10
11
Confirmation Parent
Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 2
14
Cat. Ch. 3
15
16
17
18
Confirmation Parent
Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 3
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
21
22
Cat. Ch. 4
23
Formation 6:15 pm
(Keeping Kids Safe)
24
25
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
28
29
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
Cat. Ch. 5
30
26
27
First Reconciliation
Parent Mtg. 9A
First Reconciliation
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 4
Cat. Ch. 5
Confirmation Parent
Mtg. 9A
Halloween
Don’t let those who misunderstand Halloween make this Christian holiday fearfull. Hallow means
holy, e’en is a contraction of evening. It is the evening of the holy day, All Saints.
Celebrate with your family the gift of sainthood and talk about the communion of
saints. Who belongs to the communion of Saints that we declare we believe in at
the end of the creed? There are three groups within this holy communion. The
Saints in heaven, whether they have been canonized or not all in heaven are
saints. Those of us on earth that are striving for sanctity and those in purgatory.
Halloween is a victory celebration - a celebration of Jesus” victory over death and of those who follow Him on this earth and into eternity.
Grief Ministries
For the Divorced/Separated
“From Grief to Empowerment”
Meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
Contact
Roxi Halvorson
[email protected]
303-910-9736
First Penance (Reconciliation) Retreat
What happens during this retreat time?
This is when the children practice making their
First Confession. A Parent or Guardian ir required to come with
them. They will practice with their parent the role of the penitent (the person who is confessing) and the role of the priest. An
opportunity to go into the confessional to become familiar.
It will be required that they memorize the act of contrition. It is
never to early to begin to pray the Act of Contrition with them as
part of night prayers - this is the ideal way to learn how to pray,
by praying with the family.
To help you begin the Act of Contrition is printed below.
Confirmation Retreat
The Diocese of Colorado Springs requires that all
Confirmandi participate in a Confirmation retreat in
preparation for celebrating the sacrament of confirmation in the spring.
For the Widowed
“St. Paula’s Ministry “
Plan early in order to be aware of when the retreats
are offered and help your child and family to plan
their other activities accordingly.
Meet the 3rd Sunday
Contact Lynne Lane
[email protected]
720-842-4105
Please check the calendar and Formation handbook
for dates and details.
BeFrienders
For all who are lonely, troubled, etc.
Listening Companion Ministry
Contact:
Roxi Halvorson
or
John Colgan
303-910-9736
303-840-7791
[email protected]
[email protected]
Do not hesitate to call Angelle Schott , Coordinator
of Youth Ministry if you need more information.
Act of Contrition
My God,
I am sorry for my sins
with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing
to do good I have sinned against you.
Whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with Your help, to do
penance, to sin no more and to avoid
whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ
suffered and died for us.
In His name, my God, have mercy.
October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
2
Fri
3
Sat
4
First Reconciliation
Parent Mtg. 9AM
First Reconciliation
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 6
5
6
7
8
Formation 6:15 pm
9
10 Fall Break
11
17 Fall Break
18
24
25
Teen CONFIMATION
RETREAT
Teen CONFIMATION
RETREAT
First Reconciliation
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 6
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
12
13 Fall Break
Cat. Ch. 7
14
Fall Break
15
Fall Break
16 Fall Break
Cat. Ch. 7
Cat. Ch. 8
19
20
21
22
23
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Parent mtg. 6:15P
Cat. Ch. 8
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
26
27
Teen CONFIMATION
RETREAT
28
29
30
31
Halloween
First Reconciliation
Retreat 6:30P
Cat., Ch. 10
Cat. Ch. 9
First Reconciliation
Retreat 9 A
Cat. Ch. 9
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
November 1
All Saints Day
November 2
All Souls Day
Holy Day of Obligation:
Not a Holy Day of Obligation
However a day to pray for those who have
passed on that they may soon experience the
Glory of God
November 30 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent is a penitential season of the church. It
also marks the first day of the church year
called the Liturgical Year.
We will be in cycle B concentrating on the
Gospel of Mark during liturgies and, as in each
year, we will hear from the gospel of John.
Emmanuel means
“God with us.”
Thanksgiving
Family Mass is a wonderful way to celebrate our
Thanks to the Lord for the bounty of freedom,
sustenance, shelter and all the other privileges of
being an American Christian.
What are some other ways you or your family can
celebrate this holiday of giving thanks?
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RCIA
Sponsor/Godparent Training
Rite of Acceptance
For: Youth and Adult Confirmation
November 30, during the 5PM Mass.
and RCIA Candidates
First Sunday of Advent
All Godparents and sponsors are required to
attend one of the two dates. If it is impossible
please contact:
This Rite is for all who are continuing their journey
in the RCIA.
Sponsor or a proxy is required as they have a special
role in the blessings. Sponsors/Godparents will
practice for the Rite during the Sponsor/Godparent
training sessions. See the calendar for specific time
and date.
Dismissal Rite begins. What are the Dismissals?
Since the RCIA catechumen or candidate may not receive
Holy Communion they are dismissed with a blessing from
the presider to process out following a dismissal catechist
to go into another room to reflect on the scripture readings they just heard proclaimed and homilized.
For RCIA - Lynne Lane
[email protected]
720-842-4105
Youth Confirmation - Angelle Schott
[email protected]
720-842-4116
Reconciliation Service
for Children making
their first Penance (Confession).
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7PM
Followed by an
Ice Cream Social Reception for the family
What is a Reconciliation (Penance) Service?
A Penance Service is an official rite of the
Church. It begins with a procession and song, Scripture readings follow with a brief homily. Sometimes
there is a prayer with an examination of Conscience
read aloud. Several priests are present who are seated
in various private locations in the church. Those who
are going to confession may go to which ever priest
they prefer. A Penance Service lasts about an hour.
People may leave as soon as they make their confession
and spend some time in Church to pray the penance
given. The sacrament Is not complete until the penance given has been satisfied.
November 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 All Saints DayHoly Day
2 All Souls Day
3
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 10
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
9
10
4
No School
5
A
6
7
8
14
15
Cat. Ch. 11
11
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
12
13
Sponsor Training
6:30P Brown Hall
Cat. Ch. 12
19
20
Sponsor Training
6:15-8PM Brown Hall
Cat. Ch. 11
16
17
18
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Parent Mtg.
Cat. Ch. 12
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
23
Teen CONFIRMTION
RETREAT
24
Cat. Ch. 13 & 14
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
30 1st. Sun. Advent
Rite of Acceptance
Adult Dismissal
25
21 Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Penance Service/Ice
Cream Social 7P
Cat. Ch. 13 & 14
Teen CONFIRMTION
RETREAT
26
27
28
No School
Thanksgiving
22
Teen CONFIRMTION
RETREAT
29
December 6th
Feast of St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas is known for chasing the snakes
out of
Ireland. As a young boy he was captured and brought
to Ireland as a slave. Ireland was a pagan country at the
time. He escaped after a few years and returned home.
As a young man he became a priest and returned to Ireland to convert the population to Christianity. The snakes
he chased out were the false teachings they had adhered
to. Reread the story of creation in Genesis and reflect on
the serpent that tempted the first humans to distrust God.
December 8
Immaculate Conception
Mary is conceived in the womb of her mother, Anne, and
is immediately cleansed of original sin in preparation for
her be the Mother of Jesus, Theotokos, which means the
God Bearer.
Advent Penance Service
Date? Time??
Watch the bulletin and Web site (avemariaonline.org) for publication of the day and time for the Advent Penance Service
This Penance Service is for all ages.
The ideal way to teach children to celebrate the sacrament of Penance
(Reconciliation or Confession) is to take them with you (not into the confessional however) when you go to confess.
Let them know how refreshing it is to know you are forgiven and the God
forgets your sin as soon as you make your penance and try to stay away of the
near occasion of your temptations.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
and the Symbolism of the Image left on the cloak of Juan Diego.
December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mary appeared to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531 and left
this image of her apparition on the lining of his cloak. As
Juan opened his cloak roses fell at
the feet of the bishop. Juan Diego was
canonized in 2002
Eyes - the eyes of the Image are looking down, a position of humility revealing that as great as
she is, she is not God. Indian gods never looked down, they looked straight ahead.
Face - Her face shows great compassion. The Aztecs believed the face was the window of the
soul. A means by which one cold read who a person was and how they would act.
Hands - Mary’s hands are not in the traditional style of prayer but in an Indian manner of offering. This meant to the Aztecs that she had something to offer them.
Maternity Band - around her waist was the sign of a pregnant woman about to give birth.
December 25
Incarnation of Jesus
Christmas
Second Person of the Holy Trinity
Son of God but equal to God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.
Reflect on the reality that God’s Son, left the peace and timelessness of heaven to become human so we would know how much we are
loved.
Stars - are a sign that the new era is beginning. In the Aztec understanding a new era was accompanied by a comet or body of stars. A prediction of the end of a civilization had previously
been predicted.
Sun Rays - recalled that the sun played a key role in their civilization but the woman (Mary) is
greater than the sun. She hides the sun and only the rays peek out from behind her.
Mantle (Cloak) - The predominant color of turquoise is reserved for the god Omecihuati.
Supreme among their many gods. This meant a source of unity for all that exists.
Moon - Standing on the moon indicates that she is great than the much feared god of night.
Angel - The angel that appears to be carrying Mary in symbolizes the carrying in of a new era.
December 2014
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
4
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
7 2nd.. Sun. Advent
8
Immaculate
Conception
Fri
Sat
5
6
Feast of St
Nicholas
12
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
13
19
20
26 Christmas Break
27
Cat. Ch. 27
9
10
11
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 27
Adult Dismissal
14 3rd.. Sun. Advent
Thu
Cat. Ch. 26
15
16
17
18
Xmas Pageant Ass.
Cat. Ch. 15
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 26
Adult Dismissal
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
21 4th. Sun. Advent
22 Christmas Break
23
29
30 Christmas Break
Christmas Break
24
Christmas Break
Cat. Ch. 15
Adult Dismissal
28
Christmas Break
31 Christmas Break
25
Feast of the
Incarnation of
Jesus
January 1
Holy Mary Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Until the 4th century CE it was considered heresy to
speak of Mary as the Mother of God. Why? Because
the early church fathers were defining the Trinity. If
one would call Mary the mother of God there was the
supposition that she was above or equal to Jesus as
God. They believed that the mother was greater than
the son so this made sense. However as theologians
came to understand Mary’s role as one chosen by God to be the God bearer (Theotokos in Greek) they
relented and they too began to honor Mary as the Mother
of the Savior, Jesus, the second person of the
Holy Trinity.
Inquiring about the Catholic Church?
January 11 Inquiry sessions begin for those who would like to have
their questions answered concerning Catholic Church teaching and
practices. If you, your spouse or a friend is interested in learning, in
a non-obligatory, non threatening atmosphere, the RCIA Inquiry is
ideal.
What does the Catholic Church teach?
How does the church pray?
Do Catholic worship Mary or pray to the saints?
Non-Catholic or unbaptized are encouraged to come.
Inquiry continues on the 2nd. and 4th Sundays
until the second Sunday of August 2015
Help to get started or questions?
Call Dr. Lynne Lane
720-842-4105 or
email [email protected]
New Years Resolutions
A way to work on Sanctity
Do you make resolutions as the year offers a new beginning?
In what ways and areas of your life would you like a new
beginning?
Harness that desire by spending time in prayer and reflection. Ask our Lord to give you the insight to bend your will
to His and embrace the patterns necessary in order to mold
your mind and heart around a new way of being in the
world.
For your own sake and for all those with whom you come in
contact. No one changes without creating a transformation
in those around them.
Go into this new year with God’s grace and power to transform lives through prayer and grace
Hail Mary
Is a salutation that like a formal - hello - the Angel
Gabriel used the salutation when appearing to her at the
annunciation. Luke 1:26-38
Mary responded by saying—Fiat—meaning Yes, let it be
done to me according to your word. In other words, God’s will be done in me even though I do not understand or
know the outcome.
Are you willing to respond to God by praying, “Dear God, let Your will be done to me, even though I cannot know
the outcome?”
January 2015
Sun
4
Mon
5
Tue
6
Wed
7
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Holy Mary Mother of
God
Holy Day of
Obligation
2 Christmas Break
3
8
9
10
Reception of First Reconciliation Deadline for
Children/Youth
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 16
Adult Dismissal
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
11
Inquiry 10:30 AM
12
13
14
15
16
17
23
24
30
31
RCIA Parent mtg.
Cat. Ch. 16
Adult Dismissal
18
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
19 No School
Martin Luther King
Cat. Ch. 17 & 18
20
21
22
Cat. Ch. 17 & 18
Adult Dismissal
Cat. Ch. 19 &23
25
Inquiry 10:30 AM
26
27
28
29
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 19 & 23
Adult Dismissal
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
Cat. Ch. 24 & 25
Eucharist
Who is eligible to prepare for
First Holy Communion?
March 5 Ash Wednesday
The first day of LENT
Pray: Daily Mass, Stations of the Cross, Divine Office (download Laudate,
or the app. Divine Office.org), Rosary, Scripture reading and
reflection.
Fast: From that which draws your attention away from the Lord, the
Church and from loving and caring for others. (Too much food, TV,
Gaming, Shopping, etc.)
Almsgiving: Give away all that is not needed. Give to food banks, Catholic
Charities, Returning God’s Gifts (www.diocs.org), etc.
Isaiah 58:6-14 - Authentic Fasting That Leads to Blessing
The fast that I choose: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs
of the yoke;; Setting free the oppressed, breaking off every yoke. … sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and the homeless into your
house; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on
your own flesh? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your
wound shall quickly be healed; Your vindication shall go before you, and the
glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the
LORD will answer, you shall cry for help, and he will say: “Here I am!” If you remove the yoke from among you, the accusing finger, and malicious speech;
If you lavish your food on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then your light
shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom shall become like midday; Then
the LORD will guide you always and satisfy your thirst in parched places, will
give strength to your bones And you shall be like a watered garden, like a
flowing spring whose waters never fail.
Lenten Traditions Catholics Follow:
As a sign of solidarity in prayer and sacrifice.
† Catholics fast and abstain on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
† Fast - means to not eat between meals and two meals do not
equal the one main meal
† Abstain = means to not eat meat.
† Catholics Abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent.
Ages 7 and older who have been catechized to grade
level or in the RCIA.
If a child:
Can distinguish between Eucharistic bread & ordinary bread.
Baptized (or will be baptized at the Easter Vigil) into a
Catholic household of faith and knows who Jesus is.
Has a personal desire to receive Jesus in Holy Communion
All above at a level appropriate to the child’s age and ability
Has received the sacrament of Penance (also called
Confession or Reconciliation) if already baptized.
Requirements: Parent/Guardian must participate in 6 hours
of Adult formation for the sacrament. See the February and
March Calendars for the times offered. You may attend two 3
hour sessions on Saturdays or three 2 hours sessions on Wednesdays. During these sessions you will receive the
necessary understandings and materials to teach your child.
RCIA
Rite of Sending, Feb. 15 &
Rite of Election and Recognition, Feb. 22
Rite of Sending - Catechumens and Candidates preparing to enter
the Catholic Church are prayerfully and ritually sent by the parish
community, as a group, to the Bishop in order to be welcomed and
blessed by him as they enter the last step in the Rite of Christian Initiation process.
Rite of Election - Those who are not baptized are welcomed and
blessed by the bishop and sent back to their parish to complete their
preparation. Godparent or a proxy is required to be with them.
Rite of Recognition - Candidates who were baptized in another
Ecclesial Communion (denomination) will be addressed by the
bishop. Sponsor or a proxy is required to be with them.
February 2015
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
Fri
Sat
6
7
13
14
20
H.S. Retreat
21
Super Bowl Sunday
Adult Dismissal
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
Cat. Ch. 24 & 25
8
Inquiry 10:30 AM
9
10
11
12
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Parent Mtg.
Cat. Ch. 24 & 25
Adult Dismissal
Adult Bible St. 6:30PM
15
First Communion
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Cat. Ch. 24 & 25
Practice Confession
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
16 No School
President’s Day 17
18
19
ASH WEDNESDAY
First Communion
Parent Mtg. 9A
Rite of Sending
Adult Dismissal
Cat. Ch. 24 & 25
Practice Confession
22 1st Sun of Lent
23
24
25
26
27
28
Inquiry 10:30 AM
First Communion
Parent Mtg. 9A
Rite of Election
First Communion
Parent Mtg. 6:30P
Formation 6:15 pm
Cat. Ch. 20 & 22
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
March 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph
Foster father of Jesus.
What is a solemnity? See facing page to
August
March 25 - Feast of the Annunciation
Mary said Yes, “Fiat” to the angel who Was sent by God to invite her to become the mother of Jesus, God’s Son. (Luke 1:26-38* 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel
was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,
27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the
house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30Then
the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Behold, you will conceive in your
womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.
32He will be great and will be called Son of the Most
High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David
his father, 33and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” 35And the angel said to her in re-
ply, “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to
be born will be called holy, the Son of God. 36And behold,
Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived* a son in her
old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called
barren;; 37for nothing will be impossible for God.” 38Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel de-
parted from her.
May 29
Passion Play/ Living Stations
Join the youth of he parish for a prayerful
reenactment of the Passion of Christ.
Holy Week
May 30 through April 3rd (Good Friday)
May 31 - Tuesday 7PM — Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Colorado Springs. The priests renew their vows and
the Holy Oils used for the sacraments of Baptism, Anointing of the
Sick and Confirmation are blessed.
April 2 - Holy Thursday, 7PM —Mass of the Last Supper which
includes:
† Washing of the Feet
† Repose of the Blessed Sacrament in Brownstein Hall for
Adoration from after Mass until 10PM
† Stripping of the altar
† All leave the Church in a reverent silence until they are out of
the parking lot. Why? Out of reverence and in solidarity with
Jesus’ sacrifice remembering that during His agony in the garden he was captured, unjustly condemned, tortured
and put to death the next afternoon.
† Proclamation of the Passion
April 3rd. - Good Friday, 7PM
† Proclamation of the Passion from the Gospel of John ,
† Communion Service
† Veneration of the Holy Cross
† All leave in reverent silence
Holy Saturday—Easter Vigil Mass, April 4th, 8PM to
approx 11:30PM
† Lighting of the Easter Fire & Procession
† Scripture Readings, Genesis to Resurrection
† Baptisms, Confirmation
† Eucharistic Liturgy
March 2015
Sun
1 2nd Sun. of Lent
Cat. Ch. 20 & 22
Formation 6:15 pm
Adult Dismis
8
3rd. Sun of Lent
1st Scrutiny-A. Dis
Inquiry 10:30 AM
Keeping Kids Safe
Cat. Ch. 21
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Parent Mtg.
15 4th Sun. of Lent
2nd Scrutiny-A. Dis
RCIA Inquiry 10:30 AM
Cat. Discernment/
questions/reflection
Formation 6:15 pm
22 5th. Sun. of Lent
3rd Scrutiny- Adult Dis
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
6
7
9
13
14
20
21
27
28
Cat. Ch. 21
10
11
12
RCIA Team 6:30 PM
Cat. Discernment/
questions/reflection
18
19
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
16
17 St. Patrick
Solemnity of
St. Joseph
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
Cat. Discernment/
questions/reflection
23
Spring Break
24
Spring Break
25
Spring Break
26
Annunciation
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
Cat. Discernment/
questions/reflection
Formation 6:15 pm
Living Stations
Sat
First Communion
Parent Mtg .6:30P
Inquiry 10:30 AM
29 PALM SUNDAY
Adult Dismissal
Fri
30 Holy Week
Cat. Discernment/
questions/reflection
31
Holy Week
Easter Vigil Mass
April 4, 8 to 10:30 PM (or later)
Begins with the Lighting of the Easter
Fire and preparation of the Christ
Candle symbolizing how we are
called to the spread the light of Christ
throughout the world.
Liturgy of the word is next which includes 7 readings from
Sacred Scripture, Psalms sung between the readings, Epistle (which means letter) and the Gospel are proclaimed with
homily following. Litany of Saints and Blessing of the Baptismal waters comes next.
It is the traditional night for Baptisms, Professions of Faith
for those baptized in other denominations who wish to become a Catholic, then Confirmation.
The Eucharistic Liturgy and First Holy Communions are
celebrated. Communion is then distributed to all present.
Photographer—A professional photographer
will take photos of the entire Mass and all those
celebrating first sacraments. Please do not come
out of your pew to take photos. Pictures will be
on the web site Pics2Prints the week after Easter.
+ RCIA Mystagogia
Mystagogia is the last step of the Rite of Christian Initiation process. Those who entered the Church at Easter
are asked by the Catholic Bishops to continue to meet
weekly until Pentecost. Then monthly until the following
Easter. Purpose: to become more familiar with Church
teaching and ministries and find a place in the Church.
Why must we go to Mass on Sundays?
What does God say about participating fully in
Sabbath worship and reverence?
Authentic Sabbath Observance That Leads to Blessing “If you re-
frain from trampling the Sabbath, from following your own pursuits on my
holy day;; If you call the Sabbath a delight, the LORD’s holy day glorious;; If you glorify it by not following your ways, seeking your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs— Then you shall delight in the LORD, and I will make
you ride upon the heights of the earth; I will nourish you with the heritage of
Jacob, your father, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 58:13,14
How can one stay away from Holy Mass if he/she believes
that God comes down and changes the bread and wine into
the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, the
Son of God. How can one stay away knowing the word of
God is proclaimed so we lead holy lives working toward
sanctity.
Learning Christ
Teach me, my Lord, to be sweet and gentle, in all the events of life in disappointments, in the thoughtlessness of others,
in the insincerity of those I trusted,
in the unfaithfulness of those on whom I relied.
Let me put myself aside, to think of the happiness of others, to hide my little pains
and heartaches, so that I will be the only one to suffer from them.
Teach me to profit by the suffering that comes across my path.
Let me so use it that it may mellow me, not harden nor embitter me;
that it may make me patient, not irritable, that it may make me broad in my
forgiveness, not narrow, haughty and overbearing.
May no one be less pure, less true, less kind, less noble
for having been a fellow traveler on our journey toward ETERNAL LIFE.
As I go my rounds from one distraction to another,
let me whisper, from time to time, a word of love to thee.
May my life be lived in the supernatural,
full of power for good, and strong is its purpose of sanctity.
April 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Holy Week
Thu
2 Holy Thursday
Fri
3 Good Friday
Sat
4 Holy Saturday
RCIA morning prayer
Vigil Practice
Vigil Mass
5 EASTER SUNDAY
6
7
8
9
10
11
14A
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
12
Mystagogy +
13
Inquiry 10:30 AM
Formation 6:15 pm
RCIA Cath. Cand. 7PM
19
Mystagogy
Formation 6:15 pm
26
Mystagogy
Inquiry 10:30 AM
Formation 6:15 pm
27
May 24 - Pentecost
The fiftieth day at the end of the seven weeks following Easter. At
the first Pentecost (Luke 2:1-41) after the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus, the Holy Spirit was manifested, given and communicated as a divine Person to the Church. This was the fulfillment of
the paschal mystery of Christ according to his promise. (“..I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go I will send Him to you.” Luke 16:7 See also Luke 12:12, John 3:5-8, 7:37-39
May 29 - Ascension of Our Lord
Celebrate the entry of Jesus humanity into divine glory in God’s heavenly domain forty days after His Resurrection.
“These are the words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets
and psalms must be fulfilled.” then he opened their minds to under-
stand the scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that
repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name
to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of
these things. And behold I am sending the promise of
my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are
clothed with the power from on high.” (meaning the Holy Spirit) Then he led them out as far as Bethany,
raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them
he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.” Luke 24:44-53
RCIA First Communion Retreats
All children planning to receive First Holy Communion must
attend, with a parent/guardian, one of the two retreats.
May 2 from 6:30 - 8:30PM or May 6 a from 9- 11 AM
Location:
Church sanctuary
Memorare (Latin, means Remember)
Remember, O Most Gracious virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled you
your protection, implored your help or sought
your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with
this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I
stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the
Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in
your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
Name the request for which you
wish Mary to bring to her Divine
Son .
May 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
FIRST COMMUNION
RETREAT
3
Mystagogy
Inquiry 10:30 AM
4
5
6
7
8
9
Staff
FIRST COMMUNION
RETREAT
Formation 6:15 pm
10
MOTHER’S DAY
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
P
21
22
23
26
27 Last Day of School
28
29
30
Mystagogy
24
Inquiry 10:30 AM
PENTECOST
31
25
No School
Memorial Day
Ascension of Jesus
June 27 - Feast of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ is Latin for Body of Christ
Pray the Rosary daily
We celebrate the Humanity and Divinity of Jesus.
The human body which the Son of God assumed
through his conception in the womb of Mary and which
is now glorified in heaven. This same body and blood,
together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus
Christ is present in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine. (Communion)
Anima Christi
Prayer after Communion
Prayer before the Crucifix
Here, O good and gentle Jesus,
I kneel before you, and with all the fervor of my soul
I pray that you engrave within my heart
lively sentiments of faith, hope, and love,
true repentance for my sins,
and a firm purpose of amendment.
While I see and I ponder your five wounds
with great affection and sorrow in my soul,
I have before my eyes those words of yours
that David prophesied about you:
"They have pierced my hands and feet;
I can count all my bones." (Ps 22, 17)
Amen.
Soul of Christ, sanctify me;
Body of Christ, save me;
Blood of Christ, inebriate me;
Water from the side of Christ, wash me;
Passion of Christ, strengthen me;
O good Jesus hear me;
Within your wounds hide me;
Separated from you, let me never be;
From the evil one, protect me,
At the hour of my death, call me;
And close to you, bid me;
That with your saints
I may be praising you forever.
Amen
June 2015
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
Fri
Sat
4
5
6
Staff
7
Corpus Christi
14
8
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
25
26
27
Inquiry 10:30 AM
21
FATHER’S DAY
Staff
22
23
24
Formation Team—noon
28
Inquiry 10:30 AM
29
30