Inquiry Sessions for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith are Tuesday, January 17th, at 7pm at St. Mary Church Hall (222 E. Jefferson Street), Thursday, January 19th, at 7pm at St. Mary Office (302 E. Jefferson Street) or Sunday, January 22nd, at 7pm at St. Mary Church Hall (222 E. Jefferson Street).  Each session is the same, so you only need to attend one.  If you are Catholic, but not yet confirmed, or if you are baptized in another Christian tradition or not baptized and want to learn more about the Catholic Faith, the Inquiry Session is for you!  Invite a friend and join us!

St. Mary Church and Newman Center Catholic Initiation of Baptized Adults (Candidates)
Winter/Spring 2017 -- Sessions: Tuesday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm 
St. Mary Church Hall, 222 E. Jefferson, Iowa City
 
Tue. Jan. 24     God’s Love (Dan Teets) Lent/Easter
Tue. Jan. 31     The Gift of Salvation (Fr. Jeff Belger)
Tue. Feb. 7       New Life in Christ / What is the Catholic Church?
                           (Christine Martin)      (Fr. Steve Witt)
Sun. Feb. 12    Rite of Welcome at 10:30am Mass – Candidates meet at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church Hall for pictures with
                           Sponsors
Tue. Feb. 14    The Sacraments: An Overview / Baptism and Confirmation
                                    (Sr. Agnes Giblin)                  (Dan)
Tue. Feb. 21    Sin and Grace / The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger)
Tue. Feb. 28    The Mass / The Eucharist (Fr. Steve)
Wed. Mar. 1    Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins)
Tue. Mar. 7     Catholic Morality / Ethical Decision Making (Bea Furner)
Tue. Mar. 14   NO SESSION                        SPRING BREAK
Tue. Mar. 21   Sacraments of Holy Matrimony / Holy Orders
                                    (Dan & Janet Teets)              (Fr. Jeff)
Tue. Mar. 28   Anointing of the Sick / Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell)
                                    (Sr. Agnes)                 (Dan)
Tue. Apr. 4      Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church / The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) (Charlie McGuire and Dan)
Tue. Apr. 11    NO SESSION – MARK CALENDARS FOR HOLY WEEK!!
Tue. Apr. 18    Booklet Tour and History of St. Mary’s (Dan)
Tue. Apr. 25    Liturgical/Service Ministries / Scripture Study / Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Sat. Apr. 29     Morning of Reflection – Includes Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation – 9:00am-Noon at St. Mary
                          Church Hall – Lunch to follow
Sun. Apr. 30    Meet at St. Mary Church Hall 10:00am for pictures with Sponsors - Rites of Initiation (Confirmation &                                       Eucharist) at 10:30am Mass 
Tue. May 2      Reflection on Rites of Initiation / 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 at: dan-icstmarys@q.com