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The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo • Adult Faith Formation
Opportunities to Learn and GrowWeek of September 25-October 2, 2022
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This Week
CATHOLIC WITNESS HOUR
Tuesday, September 27. 6:15pm.
Blessed Sacrament Church.
Cedar Valley Catholic Evangelization Outreach and the Catholic Foundation host this opportunity for Catholic adults and young adults who want to be inspired in their practice of the Catholic faith. This month’s speaker is Jim Ites. The presentation will be followed by a free light supper in the Parish Center.
• Information online at
https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-witness-hour
INACTIVE AND ALIENATED CATHOLICS FORUM
Wednesday, September 28. 7:00-8:00pm.
Meet in the lobby at SingleSpeed Brewing Co., Waterloo
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo host this Listening Session for inactive, alienated, discouraged and former Catholics who wish to discuss their past, present or future relationship to the Catholic Church in a safe, discreet environment.
• For information contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email: dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org).
• Find more information for inactive and alienated Catholics here:
https://waterloocatholics.org/information-for-inactive-and-alienated-catholics
CATHOLIC 101
Thursday, September 22. 6:30-8:00pm.
Faith Formation Center, Blessed Sacrament School.
This six-week discussion series is designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review the the fundamental foundation of the Catholic faith. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is conducted in an informal and comfortable format for individuals who know a lot about their Catholic tradition and those who are still learning.
• Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-101
• Register at: https://bit.ly/catholic-101• • •Next Week
LPHA FOR CATHOLICS
Begins Monday, October 3. 6:00 - 7:30pm.
Blessed Sacrament Parish.
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.
• Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/alpha
• Register for the Fall Alpha series at https://bit.ly/Fall-Alpha
CATHOLIC READERS BOOK CLUB
Monday, October 3. 6:30-8:00pm
Live Video Discussion
The book club meets monthly to discuss books of special interest to Catholic readers and is open to all. This month's book is “The Perservationist” by David Maine. For information or to receive the video conference link contact Bev Byford at 319 229 6395 (email: byfordbev93@gmail.com ).
• Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-readers
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BIBLE
Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 8. 6:00-7:30pm.
Live Video Discussion
Learn more about the Bible through a combination of reading, reflection and conversation hosted by Franciscan Spirituality Center in LaCrosse. $65 registration fee includes the participant’s book.• Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/discovering-the-bible• • •More Opportunities to Learn and 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, October 10. 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
2022 TEILHARD de CHARDIN LECTURE
October 13. 7:00-8:30pm
Live Video Presentation
“A New Kind of Saint—Catholics and Canonization in the 21st Century” is the topic of this year’s lecture presented by Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Fall Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola University in Chicago.
• Register at: https://bit.ly/3qxoWSb
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 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: 09.18.22]