RCIA Instructional Topics 2013 to 2014 Year C Year A

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1 RCIA Instructional Topics 2013 to 2014 Year C Year A Orientation to RCIA begins on Sunday, August 28 th and 25 th. RCIA proper begins on September 8 th, the Sunday after Labor Day. 9/8/13 23 rd Sunday of C Green Wis 9:13-18b Phlm 9-17 Lk 14:25-33 Themes: Who can comprehend God s ways? True discipleship calls us to forgive those who wrong us; call to take up Jesus cross. Topics: What is the Gospel; Holiness of God; what God wants of us; the universal call to holiness of life; conversion; holiness and grace; holiness and virtue Study Guide: The Call to Holiness 8 Feast of The Birth of Mary. 9 Peter Claver 13 John Chrysostom 14 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 9/15/13 24 th Sunday of C Green Ex 32: Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32 Themes: Moses intercedes for God s people; Paul glorifies God for receiving mercy despite his persecution of the Church; Jesus tells parable of Father s forgiveness Topics: Human nature and destiny; original sin; man s need for salvation; 16 Cornelius, Cyprian, popes and martyrs 17 Robert Bellarmine 20 Andrew Kim and companions, martyrs 21 Matthew Apostle 9/22/13 25 th Sunday of Amos 8:4-7 1 Tm 2:1-8 Lk 16:1-13 Themes: Amos prophesies against those who cheat the poor; Paul is a servant of the one mediator between God and Man; the parable of the crafty steward. Topics: Revelation (written and oral) and its relation to the Church s teaching office (Magisterium); Catholic canon of Scripture; use of Scripture in Church life; interpretation (literal, spiritual); how the Church interprets 23 Padre Pio 26 Cosmas & Damian 27 Vincent de Paul 28 Wenceslaus 29 Michael, Gabriel, Raphael (angels) Study Guide: Revelation 9/29/13 26 th Sunday of Amos 6:1-7 1 Tm 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31 Themes: Amos prophesies against the rich and comfortable; Paul charges Timothy to live a righteous life; parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Topics: The Church and the mystery of Christ in it; the four marks of the Church (emphasis on catholic); sacred space; if possible, a tour of the church building 30 Jerome, Doctor of Church 1 Guardian Angels 1 Therese of Lisieux. Doctor of Church 4 Francis of Assisi 6 St. Bruno Study Guide: Church Characteristics Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 1 of 12

2 10/6/13 27 th Sunday of Hab 1:2-3, 2:2-4 2 Tm 1:6-14 Lk 17:5-10 Themes: The just man lives by faith, but the rash person has no integrity; Timothy must not be afraid of the Gospel since he has a Spirit of power, love, and self-control; the servant of God reminds himself that he is unprofitable, only doing his duty. Topics: Creed Origin and structure of the Creed; the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed; God, one and three; the work of the Father (creation), of the Son (salvation), of the Spirit (the Church and holiness) Study Guide: The Creeds, The Trinity 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 9 Denis, bishop and martyr, and companions, martyrs; 9 John Leonardi, priest 10/13/13 28 th Sunday of 2 Kg 5: Tm 2:8-13 Lk 17:11-19 Themes: Naaman is healed, vows to serve God; God is faithful, whether we are or not; healing of 10 lepers, only one returns to give thanks. Topics: Creed The Father creates things unseen (the spiritual universe; angels and demons; immortal destiny of mankind; life after death in the Greek, Jewish, and Christian minds) Study Guide: Creation of All That Is, Seen and Unseen 14 Callistus I, pope & martyr 15 Teresa of Avila 16 Hedwig, religious 16 Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin. 17 Ignatius of Antioch 18 Luke, evangelist 19 Isaac Jogues & Companions 10/19/13 SATURDAY Walking tour of the church Topics: How the Church worships Liturgy and private prayer; the rule of prayer is the rule of faith, or how the liturgy teaches; the liturgical year. Sunday obligation. Demonstration of the Liturgy of the Hours (if not done up to now) Study Guide: Liturgy 10/20/13 29 th Sunday of Ex 17: Tm 3:14-4:2 Lk 18:1-8 Themes: Aaron and Hur support Moses in prayer during battle against Amalek; since Timothy knows Scripture, Paul charges him to preach it in season and out; parable of the unjust Judge illustrates need for perseverance in prayer. 23 John of Capistran 24 Anthony Claret Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 2 of 12

3 10/27/13 30 th Sunday of C Green Sir 35: Tm 4:6-18 Lk 18:9-14 Themes: The prayer of the faithful is always heard; Paul completes his proclamation of the Gospel, expects his reward; parable of the tax collector who humbles himself and the Pharisee who boasts of his goodness. Topics: Creed Communion of Saints; doctrine of Purgatory; Christian meaning of suffering; martyrdom; canonization of saints, prayer to saints Study Guide: Saints, Purgatory, Indulgences 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles 1 All Saints 2 All Souls 3 Martin de Porres 11/3/13 31st Sunday of Wis 11:22-12:1 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 Lk 19:1-10 Themes: God loves the creation he has made and keeps it in being; Paul urges the Thessalonians not to be alarmed at reports that the end of the world is at hand; Jesus announces that salvation has come to Zacchaeus because of his repentance. 4 Charles Borromeo Daylight Savings Time Ends Topics: The Son The human descent of Jesus; Messiah and Lord; the humanity and divinity of Jesus; the challenge of Jesus to us; what kind of personal relationship we should cultivate with Jesus. Study Guide: The Person of Jesus 11/8/13 Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming and Breaking Open the Word and Sponsor Meeting explanation Topics: Creed The Father creates the human person; human nature and the Catholic understanding of original sin; man s need for salvation; temptation, sin. Introduction to the concept of the moral conscience. Study Guide: Original Sin, Formation of Conscience 11/10/13 32 nd Sunday of 2 Mc 7: Thes 2:16-3:5 Lk 20:27-38 Women s Retreat next weekend Themes: Martyrdom of the seven brothers who die for their belief in the Law of God and the resurrection from the dead; Paul encourages the Thessalonians to hope in God s faithfulness; Sadducees who deny the resurrection are reminded from the Torah that God is God of the living, not the dead. 10 Leo the Great, pope, doctor 11 Martin of Tours 13 Frances Cabrini 13 Stanislaus Kostka 15 Albert the Great 16 Margaret of Scotland Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 3 of 12

4 11/17/13 33 nd Sunday of C Green Mal 3: Thes 3:7-12 Lk 21:5-19 Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming Women s retreat 10/8-10 Themes: The Day of the Lord will destroy evildoers and liberate the righteous; people who don t work shouldn t eat; Jesus foretells the coming of persecution and the need to trust the Spirit for one s defense. Topics: Creed The Son saves; Justification by faith; what matters is a new creation ; eternal security vs. confidence in God; grace as Catholics understand it. Study Guide: Justification, Grace 17 Elizabeth of Hungary 18 Rose Duchesne 20 Presentation of the Virgin Mary 22 Cecilia 23 Clement I, pope & martyr 23 Bl. Miguel Pro 24Andrew Dung-Lac and companions, martyrs 11/24/13 Christ the King Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe C white 2 Sam 5:1-3 Col 1:12-20 Lk 23:35-43 Themes: The Israelites anoint David king; Jesus is the eternal Son of God, firstborn of all creation; Jesus kingship is mocked, but the good thief defends it and asks to be remembered in the kingdom. Topics: Creed The Son will come again, the Resurrection of the body, judgment of the living and the dead, the Last Judgment (Book of Revelation and the Kingdom of God) 30 Andrew Apostle Sponsor Meeting 12/1/13 1 st of Advent A violet Is 2:1-5 Rm 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44 Study Guide: Second Coming, Final Judgment Breaking Open the Word Begins Dismissal from Mass Themes: All nations shall stream to the house of the Lord to learn his ways; the hour of salvation is close, so we should be awake; the coming of the Son of Man will take place when no one expects it. Topics: Creed The Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life, who speaks through the prophets; the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments; the Sprit and the Son; baptized in water and the Spirit; the Spirit and the Church today 3 Francis Xavier 4 John Damascene Father & Doctor 6 Nicholas 8 Immaculate Conception Study Guide: The Holy Spirit. Lord and Giver of Life Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 4 of 12

5 12/8/13 2 nd of Advent A violet Is 11:1-10 Rm 15:4-9 Mt. 3:1-12 Themes: The root of Jesse will have the Spirit of the Lord and be set up as a signal for all nations; Christ is the fulfillment of the promise to Jews and the mercy of God to gentiles; John announces the coming of One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Topics: Creed Born of a woman : the person and role of Mary in the economy of salvation; Marian doctrines (virgin birth; immaculate conception, assumption), other Marian issues; the mystery of the Incarnation 9 Juan Diego 11Damasus I, pope 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 12 Jane Frances de Chantal 13 Lucy, virgin and martyr 14 John of Cross Doctor 12/15/13 3 rd of Advent A violet Is 35:1-10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11 Study Guide : Marian Doctrines Themes: The blind will see, the deaf hear, and the lame leap with joy when the Lord comes; James exhorts us to patience as we wait for the Lord s coming; Jesus commends John as the herald of the Messiah. 21 Peter Canisius, Doctor of Church Topics: The moral life and the 10 Commandments, what the commandments are for; the value of negative statements, how commandments make life with God possible. 12/20/13 Study Guide: 10 Commandments, Gravity of Sin Topics: Commandments pertaining to God (1-3); the Sabbath obligation and worship (including Sundays and holy days of obligation) Study Guide: Commands Regarding God 12/22/13 4 th of Advent A violet Is 7:10-14 Rm 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24 Themes: Isaiah s prophecy about the birth of Emmanuel; Paul is commissioned to preach the obedience of faith to the gentiles; the birth of Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah s prophecy. 23 John of Kanty 26 Stephen 27 John Evangelist 28 Holy Innocents, martyrs 29 Thomas Becket 12/29/13 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph A white Sir 3:2-14 Col 3:12-21 Mt 2:13-23 Christmas Holiday: No RCIA Themes: The Lord sets a father in honor over his children and confirms a mother s authority; Paul exhorts wives to be submissive to husbands and husbands to love their wives; the Holy Family returns from Egypt to reside in Nazareth. 31 Sylvester I, Pope 1 Mary, Mother of God 2 Basil the Great 2 Gregory Nazienzen 4 Elizabeth Seton 5 John Neumann Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 5 of 12

6 1/05/14 Epiphany of the Lord A white Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:2-6 Mt 2:1-12 Themes: Gentile caravans will come to Zion with gifts of gold and frankincense; the gentiles are coheirs with the Jews of the mystery of salvation; the Magi come from the East with gifts for the infant Jesus. Topics: The commandments pertaining to neighbor: Commandments on respect for authority (4), life (5), and truth (8) Study Guide: Commands Regarding Men 6 Bl. Andre Bessette 7 Raymond of Penyafort 1/12/14 Baptism of the Lord A white Is 42:1-7 Acts 10:34-38 Mt 3:13-17 Themes: The Lord s servant is established as a covenant to the nations to bring justice to all; God is impartial and brings to himself anyone who has faith in him; at his baptism, Jesus is revealed as the Father s beloved Son. 13 Hilary of Poitiers Father & Doctor 17 Anthony of the Desert Topics 26: Commandments related to desire: respect for property (7 & 10) and sexual life (6 & 9). Study Guide Already Distributed: Commands Regarding Men 1/17/14 1/19/14 2 nd Sunday of A green Is 49:3-6 1 Cor 1:1-3 Jn 1:29-34 Experience a Parish Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM 9:00PM Sponsor Meeting Next Sunday Themes: The Lord makes his servant a light to the nations, to make his salvation known; the Corinthians are called with everyone else to be holy; John testifies that the one on whom the Spirit rests will baptize with the Holy Spirit. 20 Fabian, pope & martyr 20 Sebastian, martyr 21 Agnes, martyr 24 Francis de Sales 26 Margaret of Hungary 1/26/14 3 rd Sunday A green Sponsor Meeting Is 8:23-9:3 1 Cor 1:10-17 Mt 4:12-23 Themes: Those (in the Galilee vicinity) who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Paul is sent to preach the Gospel plainly, without rhetorical eloquence; Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee with a call to repentance and an invitation to his first disciples to join him. Topics: Sacraments and sacramentals What sacraments are, how they work, their necessity, their number; sacramentals (esp. holy water); blessings of objects & people 26 Timothy, Titus 27 Angela Merici 28 Thomas Aquinas Doctor of Church 31 John Bosco 2 Blase, martyr Study Guide: Sacraments and Sacramentals Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 6 of 12

7 2/02/14 Presentation of the Lord A White Blessing of Candles Mal 3: 1-4/ Ps 24: / Heb 2: 14-18/ Lk 2: Themes: God s messenger will suddenly come to the Temple to purify it; Jesus, like us in all things but sin, is tempted; Joseph and Mary present Jesus in the temple Topics: Sacraments as God s initiative, our response. Sacraments of initiation Baptism: permanent nature of, baptism of adults & infants, effects of baptism (being born again, forgiveness of sin, the imitation of Christ) Study Guide: The Sacrament of Baptism 2 Presentation of the Lord 5 Agatha, martyr 6 Paul Miki & Companions 8 Jerome Emiliani 2/9/14 5 th Sunday of A green Is 58: 7-10 Ps 112: (4a) 1 Cor 2: 1-5 Mt 5: Men s Retreat next weekend Themes: Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and light of the world. We are the ones to keep society from spoiling and rotting. We are to present a different, desirable image to an unbelieving world. 10 Scholastica 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 14 Cyril, Methodius Topics: Sacraments of initiation Confirmation: relation to baptism, permanent nature of. Effects: Confirmation and charisms, Confirmation as a Church sacrament, Confirmation and a life of witness Study Guide: The Sacrament of Confirmation 2/16/14 6 th Sunday of A green Sir 15: 15-20/ Ps 119: (1b)/ 1 Cor 2: 6-10/ Mt 5: Men s Retreat 2/14-16 Themes: Today we read the spirit of the New Testament religion. We are to go beyond just keeping the Ten Commandments. We of the New Testament are to have no enemies, to be mentally pure, to be simple in our life-style and speech. 21 Peter Damian 22 Chair of Peter 23 Polycarp 2/21/14 Explanation of Rite of Sending Topics: Sacraments Holy Orders: permanence of, levels (ministerial, priesthood of faithful); discipline of celibacy, ordination of men only. Religious life and the Evangelical Counsels (poverty, chastity, obedience) Study Guide: Sacrament of the Holy Orders 2/23/14 7 th Sunday of A green Lv 19: / Ps 103: (8a)/ 1 Cor 3: 16-23/ Mt 5: Themes: In this part of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us simply that we cannot have any enemies, that we must greet and converse with and help and love everyone those we meet and especially those with whom we live and work. Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 7 of 12

8 3/02/14 8 th Sunday of A green Is 49: 14-15/ Ps 62: (6a)/ 1 Cor 4: 1-5/ Mt 6: Rite of Sending Themes: This Sermon on the Mount tells us the essence of Christianity, the teachings central to faith and Christian living. Today the Lord tells us not to worry about this passing life, but to put God and personal holiness first in our scale of values. Topics: Sacraments of initiation Eucharist (Part 1) Catholic worship, introduction to the Mass (history and structure), a walk through the Missal Lent and preparation for Easter (fast, abstinence laws). Study Guide: Sacrament of the Eucharist 3 Katherine Drexel 4 Casimir 7 Perpetua, Felicity 8 John of God 9 Frances of Rome 9 Gregory of Nyssa, Father & Doctor 9 Dominic Savio 3/5/14 Ash Wednesday C Violet 3/8/14 Saturday 3/9/14 1 st Sunday of Lent A Violet Joel 2: Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-18 Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7 Rm 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11 Period of Purification & Enlightenment begins Fast/Abstain Not a Holy Day of Obligation Combined Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion 9:30 AM Christ the King Church Ann Arbor Rite: Anointing of Catechumens Themes: The first humans sin and learn their nakedness before each other and before God; through one man comes death to all, and through one Man comes life for all; Jesus rejects Satan s temptations to temporal power and glory. 15 Louise de Marillac Daylight Savings Time Starts Topics: Sacraments of initiation Eucharist (Part 2) Catholic worship, introduction to the Mass (history and structure), a walk through the Missal Study Guide: None 3/16/14 2 nd Sunday of Lent A Violet Gn 12:1-4 2 Tm 1:8-10 Mt 17:1-9 Rites: Penitential (Candidates) Explanation of 1 st Scrutiny Themes: God tells Abram to go to a strange land, where he will be a blessing for all nations; God saved us and called us to holiness according to an eternal plan; Jesus tells the disciples not to speak of the Transfiguration until after his resurrection from the dead. 17 Patrick of Ireland 18 Cyril of Jerusalem 19 Joseph, husband of Mary 23 Turibius of Mongrovejo Topics: Sacraments: Description and discussion of the Theology of the Body as it relates to marriage. Theology of the Body and Humanae Vitae Hand out Study Guide: None Scheduling of First Penance Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 8 of 12

9 3/21/14 1 st Scrutiny: Ex 17: 3-7 Rom 5: Jn 4: Themes: In response to the people s grumbling, God has Moses produce water from the rock; God proves his love for us because Jesus dies for us when we are still sinners; Jesus offers the water of life for the woman at the well. Fast from Liquids all day 3/23/14 3 rd Sunday of Lent A Violet 1 st Scrutiny: Ex 17: 3-7 Rom 5: Jn 4: Rite: First Scrutiny (catechumens) Presentation of Creed (Both) in Classroom Explanation of 2 nd Scrutiny 25 Annunciation of the Lord Topics: Sacraments Marriage (Part 1): Marriage as a sacrament; God s intention for marriage: a vocation and way of holiness; purposes (conjugal love, procreation; contraception) 3/29/14 Saturday 2 nd Scrutiny 1 Sm 16:1-13 Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41 Study Guide: Sacrament of the Matrimony Themes: Samuel anoints David king of Israel at God s direction; we are to live in the light of Christ, not take part in works of darkness; the man born blind, healed by Jesus, recognizes him as his savior 3/30/14 4 th Sunday of Lent A violet 2 nd Scrutiny 1 Sm 16:1-13 Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41 Rite: Second Scrutiny (Catechumens) Explanation of 3 nd Scrutiny Topics: Sacraments Marriage (Part 2): Its indissolubility, annulment vs. divorce; mixed Christian and inter-cult marriages; family as a domestic Church 2 Francis of Paola, hermit 4 Isidore of Seville 5 Vincent Ferrer 4/04/14 Study Guide: None Fast from Food all day Themes: God promises to bring Israel back to life through the Spirit; If the Spirit can raise Jesus from the dead, he can raise our mortal bodies also; by raising Lazarus from death, Jesus reveals himself as the Resurrection and the Life. Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 9 of 12

10 4/6/14 5 th of Lent A violet Ez 37:12-14 Rm 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45 Rite: Third Scrutiny (Catechumens) Topics: Sacraments of Penance (role of the priest, going to confession, types of sin, what must be confessed (what is grave matter), when confession is necessary, examination of conscience), Anointing of the Sick, Catholic view of suffering. 7Jean Baptiste de la Salle 11 Stanislaus, martyr 11 Gemma Galgani 12 Damien 13 Martin I, pope Study Guide: The Sacraments of Penance, Anointing 4/12/14 Sacrament of Penance First Confession Candidates only Starting at 12:30 PM at CTK in Church 4/13/14 Procession Themes: The Servant of the Lord does not hide Palm Sunday of himself from buffets and spitting; Jesus is exalted the Passion of because he emptied himself and accepted death on the Lord a cross; Matthew recounts the suffering, A Red condemnation, torture, and crucifixion of Jesus. Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11 Mt 26:14-27:66 Topics: Immediate preparation for reception into the Church at the Vigil. The Triduum. 16 Benedict Joseph Labre 16 Bernadette Soubirous 4/19/14 - Saturday Gn 1:1-2:2 Gn 22:1-18 Ex 14:15-15:1 Is 54:5-14 Is 55:1-11 Bar 3:9-4:4 Ez 36:16-28 Rm 6:3-11 Mt 28:1-10 Morning of Reflection Preparation Rites: Recitation of the Creed if not done (both), Ephphetha (Elect) 9:00 AM 12:00 PM at Parish Center Sponsors at 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Easter Vigil Hospitality Room Completion of Sacraments and reception into the Church. 4/20/14 Easter A White The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 4/27/14 2 nd of Easter A White Divine Mercy Sunday Ac 10:34-43 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 Acts 2: Pt 1:3-9 Jn 20:19-31 Themes: Story of Salvation, Service of Light; the resurrection Themes: Peter witnesses to the household of Cornelius about Jesus resurrection; through baptism, we have died and our lives are hidden with Christ in God; Peter and John see the empty tomb, but do not understand what it means. No RCIA Themes: Signs and wonders accompany the apostles; John s vision of Jesus and the two-edged sword; appearances to the apostles and to Thomas, and their reason. Topics: The Life of Prayer among Committed Catholic Christians. Establishing a prayer life is critical for every Christian at all stages of our lives Period of Mystagogy begins 21 Anselm, doctor 25 Mark, Apostle 28 Louis de Montfort 29 Catherine of Siena, doctor 30 Pius V, pope 1 Athanasius 1 Joseph the Worker 3 Philip & James, apostles 3 James the Less, Apostle Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 10 of 12

11 5/04/14 3 rd of Easter A White Acts 2: Pt 1:17-21 Lk 24:13-25 Themes: Gamaliel s advice to the Sanhedrin and its result; Jesus was known from eternity but revealed in our day so that our faith and hope are in God; Jesus opens the disciples hearts to the Scriptures on the road to Emmaus Topics: Prayer the battle of prayer, the way of prayer; the tradition of Catholic vocal and contemplative prayer (Catechism, Part IV). 10 Bl. Damien of Molokai 5/09/14 Study Guide: Prayer in the Christian Life, Types of Prayer Topics: Prayer Jesus teaches us to pray. The Lord s Prayer, what the Catechism says about it Study Guide: Prayer in the Christian Life; Evangelical Counsels 5/11/14 4 th of Easter A White Mother s day Acts 2:14, Pt 2:20-25 Jn 10:1-10 Themes: Through Peter s proclamation, people are urged to repent and be baptized to receive the promise of the Spirit; by Jesus wounds, we have been healed; Jesus is the only gateway who opens the door to abundant life. 12 Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs 13 Julian of Norwich 14 Matthias, Apostle 5/18/14 5 th of Easter A White 5/23/14 Acts 6:1-7 1 Pt 2:4-9 Jn 14:1-12 Themes: The apostles appoint seven Spirit-filled men to care for Hellenic Christians; we are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, called to proclaim God s praises; Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Topics: Prayer Charismatic spirituality; Pauline and Isaian charisms and their relation to the virtues. Study Guide: Isaian and Pauline Charisms 20 Bernardine of Siena John 1, pope, martyr Isidore 25 Bede, doctor 25 Gregory VII, pope 26 Philip Neri 27 Augustine of Canterbury Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Topics: The neophyte year; Prayer in action Introduction to Catholic social teaching Study Guide: Catholic Social Teaching 5/25/14 6 th of Easter A White Acts 8: Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21 Themes: Peter and John pray over the Samaritans to receive the Holy Spirit; Christ, the righteous one, suffered for the unrighteous to bring them new life in the Spirit; the one who loves Jesus keeps his commandments. 30 Joan of Arc 31 Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth 1 Justin Martyr Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 11 of 12

12 6/1/14 7 th of Easter or Solemnity of Ascension (Solemnity) A White Acts 1: 1-11/ Ps 47: (6)/ Eph 1: 17-23/ Mt 28: Themes: After the ascension, the disciples devote themselves to prayer; whoever has the chance to suffer for God should glorify him for this grace; Jesus prays for his disciples who remain in the world, that they not be of the world Topics: Prayer in action Exercising the priesthood of the laity; fellowship and service. Stewardship talk. Study Guide: TBD 2 Marcellinus and 2 Peter, martyrs 3 Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs 5 Boniface 6/08/14 Pentecost (Solemnity) A Red Ac 2: Cor 12:3-13 Jn 20:19-23 Themes: The descent of the Holy Spirit; all spiritual gifts come from the same Holy Spirit; Jesus breathes on the apostles, gives the Spirit. Topics: Open forum, prayer 9 Ephrem, deacon and doctor 11 Barnabas, apostle 13 Anthony of Padua Mystagogy ends, Neophyte Year begins Date Printed: 09/30/13 Page 12 of 12