Lent is traditionally a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving but it recent years it as also become a time of study as Catholics prepare to renew their baptismal vows at Easter. Here is a guide to opportunities for faith formation, enrichment and spiritual growth in the Waterloo parishes this Lent.
BUSY CATHOLIC'S GUIDE TO LENT
Tuesday, February 21. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
This discussion is for adults and young adults who want to explore basic information about what how and why Catholics celebrate the season of Lent. Topics will include the origin and purpose of Lent, various components of lenten observance and traditional lenten devotions. The discussion will include an opportunity for questions and discussion.
• Learn more at https://bit.ly/catholic-life
• Use this link to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/Busy-Catholics-Guide-Link
JOY OF FORGIVENESS RETREAT
In Person
Saturday, February 25. 8:30am-3:30pm.
Chapel Wing. MercyOne Medical Center, Waterloo.
This practical, personal retreat experience facilitated by Sandy Hoenig is designed for individuals who are struggling to forgive hurtful experiences in their lives and for loved ones who support them. $35 registration fee. Pre-registration required.
• Learn more at: waterloocatholics.org/forgiveness-retreat
• Register here: https://bit.ly/forgiveness-retreat-registration
LENTEN PRAYER SERIES
Mondays, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussions
Here's an opportunity to learn more about five different Christian prayer traditions. Each week our presenters will introduce a different style of prayer, explain its origin in the Judeo-Christian tradition, explain the challenges and benefits of that style of prayer and illustrate how to pray that style of prayer. No pre-registration required.
• Learn more at: waterloocatholics.org/lenten-prayer-series
SPIRITUAL GROWTH DISCUSSIONS
In Person
Tuesday, February 28, Thursday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 22. 6:30-7:30pm.
Faith Formation Center. Blessed Sacrament School.
This discussion is for adults and young adults who want to examine their spiritual life and learn more about how to develop or deepen their spiritual life. Whether you’re lost and confused or doing well and want to do better, this discussion will help you focus on ways in which you can strengthen and deepen your awareness of God’s presence in your life.
• Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/spiritual-growth
BUSY CATHOLIC'S GUIDE TO RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, March 7. 7:00-8:00.
Live Video Discussion
Find out more about how and why Catholics celebrate the Sacrament of Penance (Confession). This session will address practical questions like when and how often Catholics go to confession, what formats are available, how to prepare, and what to say. The discussion will be conducted in an informal, non-threatening format and will include an opportunity for questions and discussion. No registration required.
• Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/busy-catholics-guide
• Use this link to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/Busy-Catholics-Guide-Link
LENTEN MINI-RETREAT
Sunday, April 2. 1:00-4:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
In this mini retreat Professor John Waldmeir will examine the four Gospel accounts of the Passion, calling attention to where the stories seem to be very similar but also to where new and different details emerge in order to help participants to understand the unique message of each Evangelist.
• Learn more at https://waterloocatholics.org/lenten-mini-retreat
• Register at: https://bit.ly/lenten-mini-retreat-registration
BUSY CATHOLIC'S GUIDE TO HOLY WEEK
Monday, April 3. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
This discussion is for adults and young adults who want to explore basic information about how and why Catholics celebrate Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The informal discussion will include an opportunity for questions and discussion.
• Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/busy-catholics-guide
• Use this link to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/Busy-Catholics-Guide-Link
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[Last Update: 02.17.23]