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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Adult Education is a program offered to the Parish to foster spiritual growth. Programs cover a variety of subjects such as Basic Bible study, Our Catholic Creed, Vatican II and others.  For more information, contact Rev. Mr. Jerry Barnwell.

 

What are We Doing at Mass and Why?  Fr. Dan Krettek provides some background as to what we’re doing at Mass and why we’re doing it.  This list of topics will grow continually, so please check back periodically.

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• We Gather
• We Gather in the Name of Jesus
• The Advent Wreath

·     Liturgical Seasons

• Many Feasts, One Meaning
• Ordinary Time
• The Meanings of Words
• Personal Preparation for Mass
• We Follow a Leader

·     Gestures and Postures

·     Sing to the Lord!

·     Lent – Our Springtime of Faith

• Silence: God’s First Language
• Penitential Rite
• Sprinkling and Gloria
• Holy Week and The Triduum
• The Easter Triduum:  Recognizing, not just Remembering
• Easter:  Feast and Season
• Setting the Stage:  The Opening Prayer
• Setting the Stage Revisited:  The Opening Prayer
• Beyond the Beginnings:  The Liturgy of the Word
• It's a Mystery, not just a History:  The Ascension of the Lord

• Ask, as you have already received! – Pentecost and Prayer for the Holy Spirit

• The Liturgy of the Word:  A Conversation with God

• The Liturgy of the Word:  Let the Conversation Begin

• The Liturgy of the Word:  Let the Conversation Continue

• The Profession of Faith:  A Further Response

• The Profession of Faith:  A Further Reflection on A Further Response

• The General Intercessions-Prayers of the Faithful

• What Are We Wearing and Why?

• What are We Wearing and Why--the Chasuble, Dalmatic & Stole

• Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Liturgy of the Eucharist:  Preparation of the Gifts

Reconciliation:  Sacrament of Conversion

Let us know what you’d like to learn more about.  Just send an email message expressing your idea and indicating your contact information to Tim Kautza at  tkautza@saintmaryhc.org or call him at 515.964.7687.

From the Diocese of Des Moines  The Diocese of Des Moines also provides ongoing opportunities for adult faith formation. 

·         University of Dayton 2009 On-Line Calendar

·         Adult Formation/University of Dayton

·         The diocese sponsors basic formation for people engaged in or interested in leadership and ministry for parish communities through the  Creighton Certificate Programs. These Certificate Programs provide systematic formation for ministry and leadership.

·         For additional resources & announcements from the Diocese of Des Moines please visit the Adult Faith Formation Blog.

Interfaith Adult Education  St. Joseph Educational Center has been serving Roman Catholic parishes in the Des Moines area since 1972. As part of its ministry, St. Joseph Educational Center offers professional training for those engaged in Church service or for those who just wish to expand their own knowledge of their faith. St. Joseph Educational Center offers theological and spiritual formation to equip lay professional and volunteer leaders for ministry in the Church. The Center also assists some 23 parishes by providing adult faith formation opportunities during the fall and spring semesters.  For more information or to register for a class, contact Dr. Thomas Neal, Director
 

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please see the bulletin for upcoming events.

For More Information Contact:

Rev. Mr. Jerry Barnwell
Telephone:  515-964-8962
Email:  jabarnwell@saintmaryhc.org

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