Inquiry Sessions for all interested in joining the Catholic Church and for all adult Catholics seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation will be:
Sunday, August 18th, 11:15 am, Basement Multi-Use Room, Newman Catholic Student Center
Sunday, August 18th, 7:00 pm, Basement Multi-Use Room, Newman Catholic Student Center
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:00 pm, St. Mary Church Hall (steps going down from Linn Street side of the church)
Thursday, August 22nd, 7:00 pm, St. Mary Church Hall (steps going down from Linn Street side of the church)
The 3 evening Inquiry Sessions will include a History and Tour of St. Mary Church. Aside from the history/tour of St. Mary Church each Inquiry Session is the same, so you only need to participate in one session.
Questions: Call Dan at St. Mary’s (337-4314, Ext. 105) or home (351-8477) before 10:00 pm, or e-mail at St. Mary’s at: dteets@icstmary.org
There are two schedules listed below. The first is for those already Baptized and the second is for those who have not been Baptized.
St. Mary Church and Newman Center Catholic Initiation of Baptized Adults
Summer/Fall 2019 – Basement Multi-Purpose Room, Newman Center
104 E. Jefferson, Iowa City
Sessions: Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45am
Sun. Aug. 25 God’s Love (Dan Teets)
Sun. Sept. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Labor Day Weekend
Sun. Sept. 8 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter)
Sun. Sept. 15 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe Welter or Fr. Steve Witt) / New Life in Christ (Christine Martin)
Sun. Sept. 22 Rite of Welcome at 10:30am Mass -- NO TEACHING SESSION -- Meet in St. Mary Church Hall at 10:00am
Sun. Sept. 29 Reflection on the Rite of Welcome/Sacraments(Overview)(Sr. Agnes Giblin)/Baptism-Confirmation(Dan)
Sun. Oct. 6 NO TEACHING SESSION
Sun. Oct. 13 The Mass / The Eucharist (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger or Fr. Larry Richards)
Sun. Oct. 27 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality/Ethical Decision Making (Mary
Merkel-Hess)
Sun. Nov. 3 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) / Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan)
Sun. Nov. 10 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe Welter) / Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets)
Sat. Nov. 17 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) / How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team)
Sat. Nov. 23 Morning of Reflection–Includes Sacrament of Reconciliation–9am-Noon in Church Hall–Lunch to follow
Two Options for Confirmation
Sat. Nov. 23 Meet at 4pm at the Newman Center-Rites of Initiation (Confirmation & Holy Eucharist) at 4:30pm Mass
Sun. Nov. 24 NO TEACHING SESSION – Meet at 10:00am at St. Mary Church - Rites of Initiation (Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist) at 10:30am Mass
Sun. Dec. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Weekend!
Sun. Dec. 8 Reflection on Rites of Nov. 23 or 24 / Liturgical/Service Ministries Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual
Growth Opportunities
Sun. Dec. 15 Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others)
St. Mary Church and Newman Center Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) 2019/2020 (not yet Baptized)
Newman Center, Basement Multi-Purpose Room, 104 E. Jefferson, Iowa City
Sessions: Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45pm
Sun. Aug. 25 God’s Love (Dan Teets)
Sun. Sept. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Labor Day Weekend
Sun. Sept. 8 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter)
Sun. Sept. 15 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe Welter or Fr. Steve Witt)/New Life in Christ (Christine Martin)
Sun. Sept. 22 Rite of Welcome at 10:30am Mass -- NO TEACHING SESSION -- Meet in St. Mary Church Hall at 10:00am
before the 10:30am Mass
Sun. Sept. 29 Reflection on the Rite of Welcome/Sacraments(Overview) (Sr. Agnes Giblin)/Baptism-Confirmation (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 6 NO TEACHING SESSION
Sun. Oct. 13 The Mass / The Eucharist (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger or Fr. Larry Richards)
Sun. Oct. 27 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality/Ethical Decision Making (Mary
Merkel-Hess)
Sun. Nov. 3 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) / Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan)
Sun. Nov. 10 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe Welter) / Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets)
Sat. Nov. 17 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) / How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team)
Sun. Nov. 24 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
From the Rite of Acceptance forward most of the preparation of Catechumens (those not yet Baptized) for the Rites of Initiation will take place during Breaking Open the Word with Dismissal from the 8:30 Mass each Sunday as follows:
Sun. Dec. 1 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Weekend!
Sun. Dec. 8 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or the 6pm Mass at the Newman Center, Meet at
10:15am at the Newman Center for Reflection on Rites of Nov. 23 or 24/Liturgical/Service Ministries
Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Sun. Dec. 15 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or the 6pm Mass at the Newman Center, Meet at
10:15am at the Newman Center for Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others)
Sun. Dec. 22 Christmas Break – NO DISMISSAL Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Sun. Dec. 29 NO DISMISSAL
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2020
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. 9 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. 1 Rite of Enrollment of Names and Dismissal from the 10:30am Mass at St. Mary Church – Meet at
10am–Lunch at 12:15pm (location tba), 3:00pm Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport
Sun. Mar. 8 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 15 1st Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 22 2nd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 29 3rd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Apr. 5 PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND – Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at Newman
Sat. Apr. 11 HOLY SATURDAY
1:00-2:30pm Afternoon of Reflection
2:30pm Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil (Church)
7:30pm? Gather for 8:00pm? Vigil – Pictures with Sponsors and Godparents
Rites of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Reception to follow in Church Hall -- JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!!!
Sun. Apr. 12 Easter Sunday – I know that My Redeemer Lives!!!
Sun. May 3 9:30am-11am (location t.b.a.) -- Gather for brunch after the 8:30am Mass to Reflect on Holy Week
experiences, especially the Rites of Initiation (Easter Vigil)
Sunday, August 18th, 11:15 am, Basement Multi-Use Room, Newman Catholic Student Center
Sunday, August 18th, 7:00 pm, Basement Multi-Use Room, Newman Catholic Student Center
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:00 pm, St. Mary Church Hall (steps going down from Linn Street side of the church)
Thursday, August 22nd, 7:00 pm, St. Mary Church Hall (steps going down from Linn Street side of the church)
The 3 evening Inquiry Sessions will include a History and Tour of St. Mary Church. Aside from the history/tour of St. Mary Church each Inquiry Session is the same, so you only need to participate in one session.
Questions: Call Dan at St. Mary’s (337-4314, Ext. 105) or home (351-8477) before 10:00 pm, or e-mail at St. Mary’s at: dteets@icstmary.org
There are two schedules listed below. The first is for those already Baptized and the second is for those who have not been Baptized.
St. Mary Church and Newman Center Catholic Initiation of Baptized Adults
Summer/Fall 2019 – Basement Multi-Purpose Room, Newman Center
104 E. Jefferson, Iowa City
Sessions: Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45am
Sun. Aug. 25 God’s Love (Dan Teets)
Sun. Sept. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Labor Day Weekend
Sun. Sept. 8 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter)
Sun. Sept. 15 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe Welter or Fr. Steve Witt) / New Life in Christ (Christine Martin)
Sun. Sept. 22 Rite of Welcome at 10:30am Mass -- NO TEACHING SESSION -- Meet in St. Mary Church Hall at 10:00am
Sun. Sept. 29 Reflection on the Rite of Welcome/Sacraments(Overview)(Sr. Agnes Giblin)/Baptism-Confirmation(Dan)
Sun. Oct. 6 NO TEACHING SESSION
Sun. Oct. 13 The Mass / The Eucharist (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger or Fr. Larry Richards)
Sun. Oct. 27 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality/Ethical Decision Making (Mary
Merkel-Hess)
Sun. Nov. 3 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) / Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan)
Sun. Nov. 10 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe Welter) / Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets)
Sat. Nov. 17 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) / How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team)
Sat. Nov. 23 Morning of Reflection–Includes Sacrament of Reconciliation–9am-Noon in Church Hall–Lunch to follow
Two Options for Confirmation
Sat. Nov. 23 Meet at 4pm at the Newman Center-Rites of Initiation (Confirmation & Holy Eucharist) at 4:30pm Mass
Sun. Nov. 24 NO TEACHING SESSION – Meet at 10:00am at St. Mary Church - Rites of Initiation (Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist) at 10:30am Mass
Sun. Dec. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Weekend!
Sun. Dec. 8 Reflection on Rites of Nov. 23 or 24 / Liturgical/Service Ministries Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual
Growth Opportunities
Sun. Dec. 15 Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others)
St. Mary Church and Newman Center Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) 2019/2020 (not yet Baptized)
Newman Center, Basement Multi-Purpose Room, 104 E. Jefferson, Iowa City
Sessions: Sunday Mornings 10:15am-11:45pm
Sun. Aug. 25 God’s Love (Dan Teets)
Sun. Sept. 1 NO TEACHING SESSION Labor Day Weekend
Sun. Sept. 8 The Gift of Salvation (Deacon Joe Welter)
Sun. Sept. 15 What is the Catholic Church? (Deacon Joe Welter or Fr. Steve Witt)/New Life in Christ (Christine Martin)
Sun. Sept. 22 Rite of Welcome at 10:30am Mass -- NO TEACHING SESSION -- Meet in St. Mary Church Hall at 10:00am
before the 10:30am Mass
Sun. Sept. 29 Reflection on the Rite of Welcome/Sacraments(Overview) (Sr. Agnes Giblin)/Baptism-Confirmation (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 6 NO TEACHING SESSION
Sun. Oct. 13 The Mass / The Eucharist (Dan)
Sun. Oct. 20 The Sacrament of Penance (Fr. Jeff Belger or Fr. Larry Richards)
Sun. Oct. 27 Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catholic Morality/Ethical Decision Making (Mary
Merkel-Hess)
Sun. Nov. 3 Anointing of the Sick (Sr. Agnes) / Last Things (Death, Purgatory, Heaven, Hell) (Dan)
Sun. Nov. 10 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Deacon Joe Welter) / Holy Matrimony (Dan & Janet Teets)
Sat. Nov. 17 The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) / How to Pray the Rosary (Dan and Team)
Sun. Nov. 24 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
From the Rite of Acceptance forward most of the preparation of Catechumens (those not yet Baptized) for the Rites of Initiation will take place during Breaking Open the Word with Dismissal from the 8:30 Mass each Sunday as follows:
Sun. Dec. 1 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass NO TEACHING SESSION Thanksgiving Weekend!
Sun. Dec. 8 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or the 6pm Mass at the Newman Center, Meet at
10:15am at the Newman Center for Reflection on Rites of Nov. 23 or 24/Liturgical/Service Ministries
Panel, Scripture Study and Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Sun. Dec. 15 Dismissal from the 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or the 6pm Mass at the Newman Center, Meet at
10:15am at the Newman Center for Catholic Trivia (Cradle Catholics vs. Others)
Sun. Dec. 22 Christmas Break – NO DISMISSAL Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Sun. Dec. 29 NO DISMISSAL
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2020
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. 9 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. 1 Rite of Enrollment of Names and Dismissal from the 10:30am Mass at St. Mary Church – Meet at
10am–Lunch at 12:15pm (location tba), 3:00pm Rite of Election at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport
Sun. Mar. 8 Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 15 1st Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 22 2nd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Mar. 29 3rd Scrutiny and Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at the Newman Center
Sun. Apr. 5 PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND – Dismissal from 8:30am Mass at St. Mary Church or 6pm Mass at Newman
Sat. Apr. 11 HOLY SATURDAY
1:00-2:30pm Afternoon of Reflection
2:30pm Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil (Church)
7:30pm? Gather for 8:00pm? Vigil – Pictures with Sponsors and Godparents
Rites of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist)
Reception to follow in Church Hall -- JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!!!
Sun. Apr. 12 Easter Sunday – I know that My Redeemer Lives!!!
Sun. May 3 9:30am-11am (location t.b.a.) -- Gather for brunch after the 8:30am Mass to Reflect on Holy Week
experiences, especially the Rites of Initiation (Easter Vigil)