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The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo • Adult Faith Formation
Opportunities to Learn and GrowWeek of June 19-25, 2022
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This WeekKNOW YOUR FAITH DISCUSSION
Monday, June 20. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
Our monthly Know Your Faith discussions are designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review basic components of the Catholic faith. This month's topic is "Church As a Community of Faith”. The discussions are open to the public.
• Learn more here: https://waterloocatholics.org/know-your-faith
• Use this link to join the conversation: https://bit.ly/know-your-faith
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Next Week
2022 SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
In Person. Thursday Evenings, June 30, July 7, 14, 21. 6:30-8:30pm.
Rectory Classroom. Sacred Heart Parish
Dr. John Waldmeir, retired professor of Religious Studies and Theology at Loras College, will guide participants through a study of the various images of Christ presented in the New Testament and in religious art. $30 per person/$50 per couple, payable at the first session. Pre-registration required.
• Learn more online at
https://waterloocatholics.org/summer-bible-study
• Register online at
bit.ly/Summer-Bible-22
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More Opportunities to Learn and Grow
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Saturday, July 9. 9:30-11:30am.
By Video Conference
This online preparation program is for first-time parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning to baptize an infant or young child in the near future. Parents should be registered members of a parish and may register at the class. Participants must have the ability to download and print material in advance.
• Register online at https://waterloocatholics.org/baptism-registration
• Learn more about baptizing infants and children at: bit.do/infant-baptism
ALPHA FOR CATHOLICS
Alpha is an exciting and engaging enrichment series for adults and young adults who want to explore or renew their relationship to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. Each Alpha program includes a meal, video, and discussion. Plan ahead for an in-person Alpha series this summer or fall.
• Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/alpha
• Let us know you’re interested in Alpha at https://bit.ly/Learn-to-Grow
CRITICAL CHOICES WORKSHOP
This workshop examines the critical issues which arise at the time of a serious illness or at the end of life and helps participants prepare Advanced Medical Directives in case they are unable to speak for themselves. The workshops are appropriate for individuals or couples of any age. Pre-registration required.
• Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/critical-choices-workshops
• Let us know you're interested in attending a Critical Choices Workshop at https://bit.ly/Learn-to-Grow
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Monday, June 13. 6:30-8:30pm.
Live Video Discussion.
This preparation program is for first-time parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning to baptize an infant or young child in the near future. Parents should be registered members of a parish and may register at the class.
• Register online at https://waterloocatholics.org/baptism-registration
• Learn more about baptizing infants and children at: bit.do/infant-baptism
KNOW YOUR FAITH DISCUSSION
Monday, June 20. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
Our monthly Know Your Faith discussions are designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review basic components of the Catholic faith. This month's topic is "Church As a Community of Faith”. The discussions are open to the public.
• Learn more here: https://waterloocatholics.org/know-your-faith
• Use this link to join the conversation: https://bit.ly/know-your-faith
SPIRITUAL GROWTHFeeling Lost or Confused, Searching for More? Members of our faith formation team are pleased to meet personally with individuals who are looking for direction in their spiritual lives. We can help you discern how to continue growing in your faith, your relationship to Jesus Christ, and your participation in the Catholic faith community.
• Contact the Team at 319-233-0498 or email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org.
FAITHFUL COMPANIONS
Faithful Companions is an opportunity for adults and young adults who want to continue growing in their spiritual life through conversations with a small group of spiritual companions. Groups meet monthly under the direction of a spiritual guide. The format will include a combination of prayer, reflection, personal sharing, reflective listening and mutual support. The atmosphere will be prayerful, respectful and confidential.
• Find out more online at https://waterloocatholics.org/faithful-companions
LOCAL ONLINE PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
• Lectio Divina -- Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Join us for the ancient practice of quiet prayer and reflection called Lectio Divina conducted online via Zoom and led by Carolyn Pfiffner a trained spiritual director . This ancient tradition of the Catholic church involves reading scripture, meditation and prayer. For registration and more information email pfiffnercarolyn@gmail.com.
• Centering Prayer -- These 30 and 20-minute sessions are led by members of Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa Monday nights at 6:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30am and Sunday afternoons at 3:30pm. Intercessory prayer follows the Centering Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For information contact Julie Rowell at julirowell@mchsi.com
• Prayer Partners -- Looking for an online prayer partner? Send us an email with your age, gender and relationship status and we'll pair you with a local person. Contact Dave Cushing at dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org
MARRIED COUPLES
Interested in growing your faith together? Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) are groups of six married coupoles who meet monthly to share a meal, discuss their faith, and grow together in Christ. There are dozens of TOOL groups in the Cedar Valley and we are looking to start more groups here.
• Contact Renae and William Brandle at 319-939-4323 or renaeco57@yahoo.com.• • •Virtual Learning and Enrichment Opportunities
A variety of online virtual learning and enrichment opportunities are available for Catholic adults and young adults. See our guide to current and ongoing virtual opportunities at
https://waterloocatholics.org/virtual-learning• • •
Introducing…Alpha in the Waterloo Parishes
Alpha is a faith enrichment opportunity for adults and young adults who want to learn or review the basic convictions of Christian faith. This exciting, engaging opportunity consists of 10 weekly sessions and one reflection day. Each weekly session includes a meal, a video presentation, and a discussion. The sessions explore such basic questions as “Who is Jesus?” “Why did Jesus die?” “How do I pray?” “How can I resist evil?” “Is there more to life than this?” and more.
• Find out more about Alpha online at:
http://waterloocatholics.org/alpha• • •Are you an adult Catholic who feels you have outgrown the faith you learned as a child? Join our new group of Catholic Seekers who are searching for a more mature, adult understanding of your faith.
Catholic Seekers
• For information contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org) or register online at: http://bit.do/catholicseekers• • •
Inactive and Alienated CatholicsThe Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our sisters and brothers who no longer participate regularly in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is an inactive, alienated, angry or disillusioned or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and non-judgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
• For information contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org) .• • •
LGBTQ CatholicsThe Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our gay and lesbian sisters and brothers. If you or someone you know is a gay or lesbian Catholic or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and nonjudgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
• For information contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org)• • •
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The Bulletin Board• • •
The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are committed to providing formation, education and spiritual growth opportunities for adults of all ages. We value individual life experience, respect the
Adult Faith Formation in the Waterloo Parishes
diversity of personal convictions, and welcome the wisdom of every participant.
We will never intentionally embarrass or offend participants.[Last Update: 06.18.22]