RCIA Calendar 2016 -2017 Adults

Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Room 202 of the Office Building

September

Thursday, September 8 Overview of the Journey Calendar

Thursday, September 15 What do Catholics Believe?

Thursday, September 22 Catholic Identity - Self Esteem

Thursday, September 29 Angels, Archangels, Respect Life

October

Thursday, October 6 The Four Marks of the Church

Thursday, October 13 Our Faith is Multi Cultural

Thursday, October 20 Tradition -Big T little t

Thursday, October 27 All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls Prep

November

Thursday, November 3 A Little Church History, Good Citizenship

Thursday, November 10 Prayer

Thursday, November 17 Mini retreat 6:00 - 9:00 pm -Prepare for Rites

Sunday, November 20 Rite of Acceptance and Rite of Welcome

during the 9:00 am Mass Dismissals begin

Thursday, November 24 NO CLASS Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent- No Dismissal

December

Thursday, December 1 Advent Prep

Thursday, December 15 Overview of the Christmas Season

NO Classes on December 22nd or 29th Christmas Break

January 2017

Thursday, January 5 Conclude Christmas Season

Thursday, January 12 Introduction to the Sacraments Bap & Conf

Thursday, January 19 Anointing of the Sick & Reconciliation

Thursday, January 26 Holy Orders & Marriage

Field Trip Congregational B'nai Israel Synagogue Details TBA

February

Thursday, February 2 The Bible Introduction to the Scriptures

Thursday, February 9 The Trinity Father and Son

Thursday, February 16 Holy Spirit and Conversion

Thursday, February 23 Disciplines of Lent

Tuesday, February 28 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning 6:00 pm

March

Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & Dismissal

Thursday, March 2 NO CLASS due to weekend events/Rites

Sunday, March 5 First Sunday of Lent Rite of Enrollment &

Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family Rite of Election with the Bishop at the

Cathedral of St. Jude 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 9 Prayer and Penitential Rite - Baptized

Thursday, March 16 Mass Prepare for 1st Scrutiny

Sunday, March 19 1st Scrutiny (Unbaptized & Sponsors) 9:00 am Mass

Thursday, March 23 Open topic Prepare for 2nd Scrutiny

Sunday, March 26 2nd Scrutiny (unbaptized & sponsors) 11:00 am Mass

Thursday, March 30 Our Beliefs, scrutiny prep, Creed Rite

April

Sunday, April 2 3nd Scrutiny (Unbaptized & Sponsors) 9:00 am Mass

Thursday, April 6 Mini Retreat 6 - 9 pm Supper, Eucharist

prep, Presentation of the Lord's Prayer

Holy Week

Palm Sunday, April 9 9:00 am Mass & Dismissal

Tuesday, April 11 Vigil practice 6:30 pm Church

Holy Thursday, April 13 7:00 pm Mass & special Dismissal

Good Friday, April 14 Solemn Service 3:00 pm

Easter Vigil, April 15 Sundown (8:30 pm) Lighting of Easter Fire (Piazza)

-Liturgy of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Reception

Easter Sunday, April 16 Easter Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass

Thursday, April 20 No class- Easter Break

Thursday, April 27 Mystagogia /Stewardship Mission & Ministry

May

Thursday, May 9 Works of Mercy & Beatitudes

Thursday, May 11 Moral Decisions Tough Issues

Thursday, May 18 Mary and the Rosary

Thursday, May 25 Ascension & Pentecost Prep & Social

Sunday, May 28 Feast of the Ascension

June

Thursday, June 1 Team Evaluation

Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Official end

End of Easter Season & RCIA Journey

Thursday, June 8 No class - short break

Summer calendar available shortly

Note: Other events may be added to this master calendar

RCIA Adapted for Children & Youth 2016 - 2017

Weekly participation at the 9:00 am Mass is required.

Sessions: Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to Noon in Room 207 in the School Bui

September

Sunday, September 18 Catechetical Sunday - Classes begin

We Believe in God the Father

Sunday, September 25 We Believe in Jesus Christ Angels

October

Saturday, October 1 Blessing of Animals 10:00 am Outdoors

Sunday, October 2 Respect Life Sunday We Believe in the Holy Spirit

Sunday, October 9 We Believe in the Church

Sunday, October 16 World Mission Sunday - Multi Culture

Sunday, October 23 Open Topic

Sunday, October 30 All Hallow's Eve, All Saints, All Souls class

November

Sunday, November 6 Safe Environment Training for Youth & Parents

Sunday, November 13 Mini Retreat 9:00 am Mass - 1:30pm (lunch)

Liturgical Year, Prep for Rites, Parent Meeting

Sunday, November 20 Rites of Acceptance & Welcome 9:00 am

Mass Dismissals begin Christ the King - Advent

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 am

Sunday, November 27 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS Holiday

December

Sunday, December 4 2nd Sunday of Advent Prep Cont.

Sunday, December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent Christmas Season

Sunday, December 18 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program

Sunday, December 25 NO CLASS Holiday

Sunday, January 1 NO CLASS Holiday

January 2017

Sunday, January 8 Ephiphany We Believe in Initiation

Sunday, January 15 Sacraments of Vocation

Sunday, January 22 Sacraments of Healing

Sunday, January 29 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

Field Trip to Congregation B'nai Israel Details TBA

February

Sunday, February 5 Extended Session to 1:30 pm (lunch) Reconciliation Prep

Saturday, February 11 First Reconciliation for the Baptized 10:00 am Church

Sunday, February 12 The Trinity

Sunday, February 19 No class - Presidents' Day

Sunday, February 26 Lenten Prep

Tuesday, February 28 Mardi Gras Social, Lenten prep, Palm Burning

March

Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & Dismissal

Sunday, March 5 First Sunday of Lent Rites of Enrollment and

Sending 11:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family

Rite of Election with the Bishop at 4:00 pm

at the Cathedral of St. Jude No Classes

Sunday, March 12 Class - Prayer

Sunday, March 19 1st Scrutiny - unbaptized & Sponsors 9:00 am

Mass Class: We Believe in the Way of Jesus Creed

Sunday, March 26 Change* Class 9:00 to 10:30 am The Mass

2nd Scrutiny 11:00 am Mass & Dismissal

April

Sunday, April 2 3rd Scrutiny 9:00 am Mass

Mini Retreat-Mass to 1:30 pm Prepare for

Eucharist, Lord's Prayer, Parent Meeting

Holy Week

Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday Prepare for Holy Week

Tuesday, April 11 Easter Vigil Practice 6:30 pm Church

Holy Thursday, April 13 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper

Good Friday, April 14 Solemn Service 3:00 pm

Holy Saturday, April 15 Easter Vigil - Sundown (8:30 pm)

Lighting of the Easter Fire (outside Piazza)

Extended Liturgy of the Word

Sacraments of Initiation

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Reception in Diffley

Easter Sunday, April 16 Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass

Refreshments in Diffley Hall

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CLASSES CONTINUE AFTER SACRAMENTS HAVE BEEN

RECEIVED! NOTE THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:

Sunday, April 23 Mystagogia begins What Have I Learned?

Sunday, April 30 We Believe in the Kingdom of God

May

Sunday, May 7 Beatitudes - Works of Mercy

Sunday, May 14 Mother's Day No Class

Sunday, May 21 Moral Decisions, Catholic Identity

Mission & Ministry

Sunday, May 28 Ascension Sunday Mary & Rosary

June

Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Final Session & Social

Note: Additional events will be added to this master calendar as the year progresses.

Holy Family Grade 2 - Faith Formation and Sacrament Prep 2016 - 2017

Attendance at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass is Recommended.

Classes are held in Room 102 of the School Building from 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Note: Grade 2 Curriculum September through December Sacrament Preparation & FF January through May Classes end in June

September

Sunday, September 18 Catechetical Sunday - Blessing at 9:00 am Mass - Class

Sunday, September 25 Class

October

Saturday, October 1 Blessing of Animals (St. Francis Day) 10:00 am

Sunday, October 2 Respect Life Sunday Class

Sunday, October 9 Class

Sunday, October 16 World Mission Sunday Class

Sunday, October 23 Class

Sunday, October 30 Class Halloween, All Saints, All Souls

November

Sunday, November 6 Safe Environment Training-Students & Parents

Sunday, November 13 Class

Sunday, November 20 Feast of Christ the King Class

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, November 27 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS (holiday)

December

Sunday, December 4 2nd Sunday of Advent Class

Sunday, December 11 3rd Sun. of Advent Class

Sunday, December 18 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program Sunday, December 25 NO CLASS Christmas Break

Sunday, January 1 NO CLASS Christmas Break

Sacrament Prep begins when we return from Christmas Break (1-8-17)

January

Sunday, January 8 Epiphany - Student Blessing and

Distribution of Books - 9:00 am Mass. Reconciliation Session 1

Sunday, January 15 Reconciliation Session 2

Sunday, January 22 Reconciliation Session 3

Sunday, January 29 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February

Sunday, February 5 Rec. extended Session 4 to 1:30 pm Lunch

Saturday, February 11 First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. in the church

Sunday, February 12 Lenten Prep

Sunday, February 19 No Class - Presidents' Day Weekend

Sunday, February 26 First Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting

Tuesday, February 28 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBA

March

Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 pm

Sunday, March 5 1st Sunday of Lent NO CLASS Due to RCIA Events

Sunday, March 12 Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4

Sunday, March 19 Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6

Sunday, March 26 Eucharist Sessions 7 & 8 Parent Meeting

April

Sunday, April 2 Class

Sunday, April 9 (Holy Week) Palm Sunday - First Eucharist Class/Seder Meal

April 13 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm

April 14 Good Friday Solemn Service 3:00 pm

April 15 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Sundown

April 16 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass No Class

Sunday, April 23 Class

Sunday, April 30 Eucharist extended session to 1:30 pm Lunch

May

Wednesday, May 3 Eucharist practice 6:00 pm in the church

Sunday, May 7 First Eucharist 11:00 am Mass Reception after in Diffley

Sunday, May 14 Mother's Day NO CLASS

Sunday, May 21 Class Mary & the Rosary

Sunday, May 28 Ascension Sunday Class

June 4 Pentecost Sunday Last class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 am

Sacrament Prep Calendar - Grade 2 School Students Begins January 8, 2017

First Reconciliation Prep

Sunday, January 8 Blessing & Distribution of Sacrament Books at the 9:00 a.m.

Mass. Reconciliation Session 1 in the School Dining Hall

from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Parent Meeting at the same

time in Room 121

Sunday, January 15 Reconciliation Session 2

Sunday, January 22 Reconciliation Session 3

Sunday, February 5 Reconciliation Session 4 - Extended class time: 10:30 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. Lunch included

Saturday, February 11 Sacrament of First Reconciliation at 10:00 a.m. in the

church

First Eucharist Prep

Sunday, February 26 Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting - Room 121

Sunday, March 12 Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4

Sunday, March 19 Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6

Sunday, March 26 Eucharist Sessions 7 & 8 Parent Meeting - Room 121

Holy Week Begins

Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday - Seder Meal and Holy Week Prep

Sunday, April 30 Mini Day of Reflection: Bake Bread & Re cap

Extended Session until 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided

Wednesday, May 3 First Eucharist Practice - 6:00 p.m. in the church

Sacrament of First Eucharist

Sunday, May 7 11:00 a.m. Mass * Reception in Diffley Hall after Mass