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Unbound...Called to Freedom. Learn to Grow this Lent.Lent is traditionally a time when Catholics focus on growing in our faith, our relationship to Jesus Christ, and our participation in the church. Here is a list of opportunities for adults and young adults
sponsored by Waterloo Faith Formation.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH DISCUSSION. This online discussion is designed for adults and young adults who want to examine their spiritual life and learn more about how to develop or strengthen their spiritual life. Preparing for Lent is a perfect time to have this discussion. 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 spiritual life.
BUSY CATHOLIC'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC LIFE. These one-hour online discussions are for adults and young adults who want to participate more intentionally in the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. The discussions are informal and welcome questions and doubts. Pre-registration required.
• Wednesday, February 10. 6:30-7:30pm.
> Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/spiritual-growth
> Register to participate here: http://bit.ly/spiritual-growth-discussion
BUSY CATHOLIC'S LENTEN VIRTUAL RETREAT.
(Plans are pending for our annual online Lenten retreat.)
KNOW YOUR FAITH DISCUSSIONS
These online discussions are designed for adults and young adults who want to learn or review basic components of the Catholic faith. The discussions are informal and welcome questions and doubts. Pre-registration required.
• February 17. 7:00-8:00pm. "Faith and the Meaning of Life."
• Monday, March 15. 7:00-8:00pm. "Who Is God?"
• April 19. 7:00-8:00pm. "God's Revelation: Scripture"
> Learn more here: https://waterloocatholics.org/know-your-faith
> Register to participate here: http://bit.ly/know-faith-registration
• Tuesday, February 16. "Busy Catholics Guide to Lent"
• Tuesday, March 2. 7:00-8:00pm. "Busy Catholics Guide to Reconciliation"
• Tuesday, March 23. 7:00-8:00pm. "Busy Catholics Guide to Holy Week."
> Learn more here: waterloocatholics.org/busy-catholics-guide
> Register to participate in the conversation here: http://bit.ly/busy-catholics-guide
GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATIONS -- Friday, April 2. These hourly online meditations, available by email, contain the prayers and reflections for the Pope's annual Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome.
• Friday, April 2. Hourly, 7:00am to 8:00pm.
> Register to receive the meditations by email: http://bit.ly/good-friday-registration
BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING -- This five-part discussion series uses the insights of Thomas Merton and other spiritual writers to help participants understand and develop a more reflective and peaceful life.> Learn more here:
www.waterloocatholics.org/bridges-for-lent.
> Register online and indicate the days and times which work best for you at:
http://bit.do/bridges-2020
LABYRINTH PRAYER -- April 2,3 and 4. St. Luke Episcopal Church, Cedar Falls. The labyrinth is a form of contemplative or silent prayer which in the Christian tradition became popular in the Middle Ages as a symbol of life's spiritual journey. A labyrinth will be available for individuals and groups in Will Hall at St. Luke's April 2-4, 9:00am to 3:00pm and by appointment. For information or to schedule a group call 319-277-8520 or email st.lukes@cfu.net. Prayer guides will be available.
Learn more about labyrinth prayer at: http://bit.do/labyrinth-prayer
Related Links:
> Spiritual growth during a pandemic
> More virtual learning opportunities
> More Lenten resources
> Common Lenten customs
> Fast and Abstinence Rules
[Last Update: 01.14.21]