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Religious
Education
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
VIRTUS Policies (PDF)
includes:
-Safe Environment Information
-Teaching Touch Safety Program
-Volunteer Screening and more
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BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
for Parents & Godparents
with
Pat Lehr, D.R.E., and Rev. Dr. Dave Ream, S.F.O.
Please call the Parish Office {665-2466} to pre-register.
Class Registration form (PDF)
Essential Information
✝ One class session on a
Tuesday evening, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at M. I. Parish Center. All
Parents, Godparents and local Grandparents are encouraged to
attend.
✝ The parish bulletin invites pre-registration for the
sacrament. Call the Parish Office to pre-register: 665-2466.
When three Families have pre-registered, a class is
scheduled. You will be contacted personally by phone or
e-mail of the date.
✝ Parent/s and Family should be registered members of Mary
Immaculate or St. Rose. We also serve members of the
Catholic Newman Center.
✝ A Godparent must be a fully initiated, actively
participating Catholic. One Roman Catholic Godparent is
required by Church law. Faithful Christians may serve as a
Witness.
✝ A letter of participation and active membership will be
provided to pastors for celebration of Baptism in another
parish or to serve as a Godparent elsewhere.
Church Teachings
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) CCC #1213-1284
FREE paperback copies of the Catechism are available at the
Parish Center.
Also
access online at:
www.usccb.org/catecheism
See Church Documents, Catechism, Pt. 2:
The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
Sec. 2: The 7 Sacraments of the Church
Ch. 1: The Sacraments of Initiation
Article 1: The Sacrament of Baptism
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
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FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) 2009-2010
for 2nd
Graders and older students
Family Rite of Enrollment
October 11, 2009 11:00 a.m. Mass at Mary
Immaculate
Agape Meal
served in M.I. cafeteria- Hosts: Parish 3rd
Grade Families
followed by a required
First Reconciliation Workshop for Parents with Fr. Chris Cordes, DRE Pat Lehr & Catechists
and First Reconciliation activities/workshop for ALL the
children
in the Parish Center.
Event ends by 2:30 p.m.
Sacrament Preparation
September to November by 2nd
Grade Catechists & School Teachers through MI School & PSR Program.
Home Schooling arrangements with DRE.
Celebration of 1st
Reconciliation
Family
Communal Penance Service
Wed., Nov. 18, 2009, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
at Mary Immaculate Church
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or
call Parish Center office, 665-2466
Church Teachings
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
CCC #1422-1498
FREE paperback copies of the Catechism are available at the
Parish Center. Also
access online at:
www.usccb.org/catecheism
See
Church Documents, Catechism,
Pt. 2: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
Sec. 2: The 7 Sacraments of the Church
Ch. 2: The Sacraments of Healing
Article 4: The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
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FIRST EUCHARIST (COMMUNION) 2009-2010
for 2nd
Graders and older students
Family Rite of Enrollment
January 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Mass at Mary Immaculate
Agape Meal served in M.I. cafeteria- Hosts: Youth
Ministry/Confirmation Families
followed by a required First Eucharist Workshop for Parents
with Fr. Chris Cordes, DRE Pat Lehr & Catechists in MI
School cafeteria
and First Eucharist activities/workshop for ALL children in
the Parish Center.
Event ends by 2:30 p.m.
Copy of Baptismal certificate due Jan. 10, 2010.
Sacrament Preparation
January to Easter by 2nd
Grade Catechists & School Teachers
through MI School & PSR Program.
Home Schooling arrangements with DRE.
Spring “First Eucharist” Interview
with Pastor, Fr. Chris Cordes. List of
questions provided for review.
Date & Mass time for EACH Child’s 1st
Eucharist is scheduled at this time.
We DO NOT schedule a large group First Communion date.
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or or call Parish Center office, 665-2466
Church
Teachings
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
CCC #1322-1419
FREE
paperback copies of the Catechism are available at the
Parish Center.
Also access online at
www.usccb.org/catecheism
See
Church Documents, Catechism, Pt. 2:
The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
Sec. 2: The 7 Sacraments of the Church
Ch. 1: The Sacraments of Initiation
Article 3: The Sacrament of Eucharist
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CONFIRMATION
2009 High School Class Celebration with Bishop John
Gaydos
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Mary Immaculate
Rite of Enrollment for New Confirmation Class TBA
Contact: Chris Korte, Coordinator of YM at
chris.korte@miparish.org
or call the Parish Office, 665-2466
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PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
“Put On Love”
2009-2010
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES
4 Years Old through 8th
Grade
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Classes held at M.I. School, Begins Sept. 23, 2009
Classes taught by Catechist Teams of Parents, TSU & ATSU Students
RCL Faith First textbooks includes
Sacrament Preparation
Pre-Registration required
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or call Parish Center office, 665-2466
New Family Registration (PDF)
Returning Family
Registration (PDF)
Medical Form (PDF)
Parent Signature Form
(PDF)
Annual Parish Tithe (PDF) Page 1
Annual Parish Tithe (PDF) Page
2
HOME SCHOOL OPTION
Developed in collaboration with DRE to meet needs of individual
families.
Family Planning Meeting with DRE. Utilize RCL Faith First
resources, catechetical videos & Internet access.
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or call Parish Center office, 665-2466
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YOUTH
MINISTRY
for 9th
- 12th
Grades
Wednesdays,
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Small Faith Groups and Whole Group service & social activities
Contact: Chris
Korte, Coordinator of YM
at
chris.korte@miparish.org
or call the Parish Office, 665-2466
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Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Meetings on
Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Mary Immaculate Parish Center- 716 E. Washington
Inquiry process
resumes Monday after Labor Day, Sept. 14, 2009
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or call Parish Center office, 665-2466.
RCIA
Registration Form (PDF)
See also Church
Teachings under Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
Local RCIA
membership includes:
Adults seeking Baptism
Adults seeking Full Communion
Adults seeking Confirmation
Adults returning to the Catholic Church
Godparents & Confirmation Sponsors
Adults seeking to be Faith Companions
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
(AFF)
WHY CATHOLIC?
Small Group
Faith Communities to strengthen and nourish mature Catholics as people
of faith
Beginning
October, 2009- Six week sessions, 90 minutes each.
Meetings in homes with trained Small Group Leaders
Sign-Up Form
(PDF)
Meeting Locations and Times
(PDF)
Year 1 Description
Workbook fee:
$10.00 per year
Watch bulletin for updates
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or call Parish Center office, 665-2466
BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays
4:00-5:30 p.m. at M.I. Parish Center
LITTLE ROCK
SCRIPTURE STUDY
See bulletin for more details
Contact: Sharon McGahan
smcgahan@truman.edu
or call 665-4729
AFF CHATS
Wednesday Nights, October - April, 6:30-7:45 p.m
See bulletin for more info
Contact:
pat.lehr@miparish.org
or call Parish Center office, 665-2466
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