Bishop Skylstad's presentation Tuesday January 26th was well attended.

                                    download link to his PPT

                                 Father Robert McNeese's presentation on February 23 was much appreciated.

                             Catechetical Evening of Prayer series

When?    The last Tuesday evening of the month from January to December, 2010

Where?   Immaculate Heart Retreat Center

Who presents?  The first presenter will be Bishop Skystad.   (Complete list below)

A selection of teachers, including priests, deacons and religious of the diocese, will take participants through a survey of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in an appealing an infomative venue of 12 Classes throught the year in order to learn, appreciate and reflect upon the Catholic Faith.  We are blessed to have teachers for this course who were invited to give input in the development of the Adult Catechism.

This introductory course is suitable for those who wish to answer specific questions in the various stages of our pilgrimage.     The course will cover      1.) the creed,       2.) the sacraments,                 3) morality     and  4.) prayer.

The presentation will follow the divisions of the 1985 Catechism and will utilize other documents and sources acceptable and credited by the Church.

Schedule

5:00 PM - Mass

5:45 PM  - Dinner

6:30 PM  - conference #1 followed by Q&A and then time for silent reflection. 

7:30 PM - Conference #2 followed by Q&A and then time for reflection.

Ends by 9:00 PM

                   A Special Acknowledgment

We are honored to have the former President of the USCCB, Bishop William Skylstad, who requested from the Holy See the “recognitio” for the US Catholic Catechism for Adults.  In addition, Sister Mary Garvin and Father Charles Skok were both asked to review sections of the U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults. 

We are blessed to have these individuals assist us in facilitating this year’s Catechetical Evening of Prayer Series, among their talented and learned  colleagues who join us in teaching the catechism at our retreat center.

Dates • Facilitators

Tuesday, Jan. 26 • Bishop William Skylstad, DD
Chapter 1 - The Human Quest for God
Chapter 2 - God Reveals a Plan of loving Goodness
Chapter 3 - Transmission of Divine Revelation

Tuesday, February 23 • Father Robert McNeese
Chapter 4 - Faith as the Human Response to God’s Revelation
Chapter 5 - Faith in God as Mystery and Trinity
Chapter 6 - Creation of Man and Woman; the Fall and the Promise

Tuesday, March 23 • Father William O’Brien (Byzantine Liturgy starts earlier - 4:30 PM)

             link to pictures of Fr. O'Brien offering Byzantine Liturgy
Chapter 7 - Son of God; Son of Mary; Mysteries of Christ’s Life
Chapter 8 - The Paschal Mystery; Unity of the Saving Deeds
Chapter 9 - The Revelation of the Spirit; Joint Mission of the Son and Spirit

Tuesday, April 27 • Deacon “Chalo” Martinez
Chapter 10 - Images and Mission of the Church
Chapter 11 - The Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
Chapter 12 - Mary, Mother of Jesus, Mother of God, Mother of the Church

Tuesday, May 11 • Father Stephen Dublinski
Chapter 13 - Last Things: Resurrection of the Body, Death, Particular Judgment, Heaven, Purgatory, Hell, Last Judgment, New Heavens, New Earth
Chapter 14 - Introduction to the Celebration of the Liturgy in the Sacraments
Chapter 15 - Baptism - First of the Sacraments of Initiation

Tuesday, June 29 • Father Daniel Wetzler
Chapter 16 - Confirmation - Second of the Sacraments of Initiation
Chapter 17 - The Holy Eucharist - Completion of Christian Initiation
Chapter 18 - Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

Tuesday, July 20 • Msgr. John Steiner
Chapter 19 - Anointing the Sick and Dying
Chapter 20 - Sacrament of Holy Orders
Chapter 21 - Sacrament of Marriage

Tuesday, August 31 • Father Michael Mee
Chapter 22 - Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
Chapter 23 - Foundations of the Christian Moral Life
Chapter 24 - Principles of the Christian Moral Life

Tuesday, Sept. 28 • Father Darrin Connall
Chapter 25 - The First Commandment
Chapter 26 - The Second Commandment
Chapter 27 - The Third Commandment 
 

Tuesday, October 26 • Father Charles Skok
Chapter 28 - The Fourth Commandment
Chapter 29 - The Fifth Commandment
Chapter 30 - The Sixth Commandment

Tuesday, Nov. 30 • Sister Mary Garvin, SNJM
Chapter 31 - The Tenth Commandment
Chapter 32 - The Foundations of Prayer
Chapter 33 - The Lord’s Prayer

Tuesday, Dec. 28 • Father Kenny St. Hilaire
Chapter 34 - The Seventh Commandment
Chapter 35 - The Eighth Commandment
Chapter 36 - The Ninth Commandment
 

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