Religious Education
Baptism       PSR       First Eucharist       First Reconciliation      RCIA 

Youth Ministry/Confirmation      Adult Faith Formation


BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES
FOR PARENTS & GODPARENTS

with Pat Lehr, D.R.E.
and Deacon Dave Ream, S.F.O.

  When we have three couples needing Baptism preparation
 we will schedule a class on a Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Mary Immaculate Parish Center
Please call to pre-register and to view Baptismal videos.
For more information, please call 665-2466

 

PSR (Parish School of Religion)
Classes for 4 Years Old through  8th grade
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 p.m., at M.I. School
Begins Sept. 12, 2007  Pre-registration required.

Contact Chris Koch at chris.koch@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466.
RCL Faith First textbooks.  Catechist Teams include college students.
Newsletters & yearly calendar provided to all registered families.

PSR Home School Individualized Program:
Developed in collaboration with DRE to meet the needs of each family.
Recommended Family Meeting twice a semester with DRE.
Utilize Faith First resources, catechetical videos & Internet access.

Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

 

FIRST EUCHARIST (COMMUNION) PREPARATION PROGRAM
2007-2008

2nd Grade and older students prepare for 1st Communion during the 2nd semester.
PSR Catechists & MI School Teacher provide lessons in a classroom setting.
Family Guides for home sessions are provided.  RCL Faith First Eucharist textbooks.

Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

First Eucharist Family Enrollment:
11:00 Mass, Jan. 20, 2008
Family Agape Meal served in cafeteria
Followed by Parent & Child workshop with Fr. Pat.
Sibling’s workshop held simultaneously in the Parish Center.
Expected Family Participation: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.


  
FIRST RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) PREPARATION PROGRAM
2007-2008

3rd Grade and older students prepare for 1st Reconciliation during the 1st semester.
PSR Catechists & MI School Teacher provide lessons in a classroom setting.
Family Guides for home sessions are provided.  RCL Faith First Reconciliation textbooks.

Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

First Reconciliation Family Enrollment
11:00 Mass, Sept. 30, 2007
The whole family attends an Agape Meal served in cafeteria
Followed by Parent & Child workshop with Fr. Pat.
Sibling’s workshop held simultaneously in the Parish Center.
Expected Family Participation: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

 First Reconciliation Communal Penance Service:
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007
A Family Agape Meal is served in MI Cafeteria after the 11:00 Mass.
Then the Communal Penance Service is celebrated in Church
and finishes around 2:00 p.m.

The whole family, including grandparents, are asked to participate
in this special experience of Christ’s Love & Forgiveness

 

RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
INQUIRY sessions resume Sept. 10
Mary Immaculate Parish Center, 716 E. Washington
Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

For Adults seeking Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
For Baptized Adults seeking Full Communion with the Roman Catholic Church
For Catholics seeking completion of Sacraments of Initiation through Confirmation
For Christians clarifying what the Roman Catholic Church truly teaches
For Fully Initiated Catholics seeking to serve as Faith Companions

 

YOUTH MINISTRY FOR 9th-12th GRADE

Confirmation Preparation begins in 10th Grade
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Small Groups meet in homes
YM Whole Group service & social activities
See bulletin for more information.

Contact: Chris Korte or call office, 665-2466

 

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Adult Bible Study
Tuesdays, following 5:30 Mass - 7:30 p.m
M.I. Parish Center
L:ittle Rock Scripture Study
videos & study guide
See bulletin for which book of the Bible currently is being studied.
Contact: Sharon McGahan at smcgahan@truman.edu or call 665-4729

Women's Bible Study Group
Sundays, 3:00-4:30 p.m
M.I. Parish Center
Beth Moore’s Believing God series
BEgins Sept. 9 for ten weeks
Contact: Lisa Baughman, 627-0089 or Mary Wells 665-7188

Wednesdays with Fr. Pat & Pat
7:00-8:15 p.m. in M.I. Parish Center
Check bulletin for discussion topics
Held during school year in conjunction with PSR calendar
Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

Home Study or Small Group Resources
Check out the Resource Room in the Parish Center
for Videos, DVDS, tapes and books featuring
:
Fr. Michael Himes, Fr. Richard Rohr, Megan McKenna, Richard Sweeney, Thomas Groome, Sr. Joyce Rupp, Robert Wicks...
“What Catholics Believe About...” series, videos about Vatican II
Sacraments, Commandments, Scripture, History of the Papacy, Saints
Publications by the U.S.C.C.B (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Evangelization, Missions, and so much more

Contact: Pat Lehr at pat.lehr@miparish.org or call office, 665-2466

 

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