RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia (St John XXIII Group (17-2) Week Topic Reading Notes Discussion Leader(S)

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1 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) RCIA Phase / Season Inquiry #1 Inquiry #2 Inquiry #3 Inquiry #4 Inquiry #5 Week Topic Reading Notes Discussion Leader(S) 27 June 11 July 18 July 25 July 1 August The RCIA A Tour of Sacred Scripture Looking at the Gospel with Fresh Eyes Interpreting the Bible The Catechism of the Catholic Church Conversion... a process - Getting Out of the Boat Jesus Lord and Messiah Hand-out - Catholic Update RCIA Liguori Hand-out Q4 The Bible Liguori Hand-out Q5 The How do Catholics Interpret the Bible Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) Prologue Discuss the 7 Questions - Liguori Hand-out Q1 Your Journey of Faith Write Down 7 Questions: Have each person write down 7 questions they have. Research one per week. TIOF: Chapter 3: Jesus Lord and Messiah (pp 45-58) Reference: CCC Discuss the Program Lay-out and Why it is as it is Introductions (Story Telling / Your Journey of Faith) and Overview to the Program - Introduce a Catholic View of the Bible and the Word of God - Jesus - Introduce the Divisions of the Bible - Introduce Lectio Divina - Conduct a Group Lectio Divina Part 1: What do I believe?"creed" Part 2: How do I celebrate what I believe? "Sacraments and Worship Life" Part 3: How do I live out what I believe and celebrate?"life in Christ (Morality)" Part 4: How do I keep on living out what I believe and celebrate?"prayer" Socialization / Story-telling Former RCIA Witness Talks Table Exercise: Use the reflection method provided in TIOF pages to draw out an understanding of Jesus Lord and Messiah If possible use Weekly Readings as referenced text. If not use John 1: Evening Prayer. 1

2 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) Inquiry #6 8 August Jesus Teacher and Savior TIOF: Chapter 4: Jesus Teacher and Savior (pp 59-71) Discuss Beatitudes: Matt 5:1-19 and the Old Testament Law. Inquirey 15 August Inquiry #7 22 August The Holy Spirit Reference: CCC Holy Day of Obligation Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary TIOF: Chapter 5: The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love (pp 73-85) Discuss Images of the Holy Spirit Discuss Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:1-3) Discuss Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23) Inquiry #8 29 August Reflection #1 Inquiry #9 Inquiry 10 Inquiry #11 5 Sept 12 Sept 19 Sept 26 Sept God the Father Almighty Our Loving Creator Reflect on the Attributes of Father Son and Holy Spirit The Holy Trinity Mary Our Blessed Mother A Tour of the Church Reference: CCC This is Our Faith (TIOF): Chapter 1: The Existence of God (pp:19-27) Chapter 2: God our Loving Creator(pp:29-43) Reference: CCC TIOF: Chapter 6: The Holy Trinity Unity in Community (pp 87-97) Liguori Hand-out Q2 What do Catholics Believe Reference: CCC TIOF: Chapter 10 The Blessed Mother (pp ) Catholic Update: Tour of the Church Liguori Hand-out Q8 Places in the Catholic Church Table Exercise Scriptural Meditation Introduce different Methods (e.g. Journaling, Story Telling) If possible use Weekly Readings as referenced text. If not use Luke 15:11-24 (The Prodigal Son). Discuss the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity Discuss the Creeds Presentation of the Creed Cards Discuss Mary's Role in the Church, The Assumption, Mary Mother of the Church, Special Veneration of Mary A Tour Through the Church - Discuss All Saints Rachel Vis Dave and Debbie John Sepanski 2

3 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) Retreat 1 Reflection #2 Inquiry Inquiry Inquiry #12 #1 #2 30 Sept 3 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct Pre-Catechumenate Retreat (Saturday 9-11:30) Reflect on the Holy Trinity Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumen - For the Unbaptized (5:30 Mass) Rite of Welcome begins at RCIA para For the Already Baptized (11:00 Mass) Unpacking Inquiry The Communion of Saints The Revelation of God Made man TIOF: Chapter 10 Introduce the Catechumenate Show the Catholicism DVD One. Pair Sponsors Reviews last 12 Sessions... Candidates / Catechumen Introduce Sponsors Discuss The Communion of Saints (Pilgrim Church, Church Suffering, the Church in Glory) Discuss the lives of a few Contemporary Saints Sean Fisher John Sepanski Pray the Litany of Saints #3 31 Oct 1 Nov 7 Nov The Church: One, Holy and Apostolic TIOF: Chapter 7: People of God: The Christian Community (pp 87-97) Chapter 8: The Church: One, Holy and Apostolic ( ) No RCIA Holy Day of Obligation - All Saints Day Who is a member of the Church, How is the Church a Prophet, What is the Role of Hierarchy, How does the Church teach?, What about infallibility? What are the Marks of the Church? How is the Church One and Holy? Sean Fisher Reference: CCC

4 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) #4 #5 #6 14 Nov 21 Nov 28 Nov Love of God and Neighbor TIOF: Chapter 20 - The First Three Commandments: Love of God and Chapter 21 - The Last Seven Commandments: Love of Neighbor (pp ) Last Things TIOF: Chapter 11 Christian Destiny: Last Things (pp ) The People of God TIOF: Chapter 7 The People of God (pp99-110) What does it mean to Love God? What is the role of Religion, What is Atheism? Who is Our Neighbor? The Sanctity of Life, What about Purity in Mind and Body... and our neighbor? How does the Church continue Jesus' Ministry of Forgiveness?, What about Sin and Death?, What is the Second Coming?, What does Resurrection Mean? What we believe about the afterlife: Hell, Purgatory and Heaven? Discuss: What is the Church, What are the images of Church, How does the Church Lead us to Christ? How is the Church the Body of Christ? Jack Moran #7 Reflection #3 Reflection #4 #8 5 Dec 8 Dec 12 Dec Dec 19 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec Advent Catholic Answers - Advent Handout Discuss the meaning of Advent, Incarnation, Preparing for Christ's Return Dave and Debbie Holy Day of Obligation Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Focus on a Saint Read Mother Teresa Bio Handout Pick a Saint to Reflect on What it means to be Discuss holy. Overview to TIOF: Chapter 12: Celebrating the the Paschal Mystery through Sacraments Liturgy and the Sacraments (PP ) Holy Day of Obligation -- The Nativity of Our Lord No RCIA Watch the Mother Teresa Movie Mother Teresa Movie Part II and Candidates and Catechumen Present Discuss: Grace, What is the Paschal Mystery, What is Liturgy, What does Sacrament mean and what is the meaning in our lives, What are the seven Sacraments Sean Fisher Sean Fisher 4

5 1 Jan RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) Holy Day of Obligation -- Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God #9 #10 2 Jan 9 Jan Baptism and Confirmation Reconciliation TIOF: Chapter 13: Two Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism and Confirmation (PP ) TIOF: Chapter 15: The Sacraments of Healing: (PP ) Discuss: What does the Words Baptism and Confirmation Mean, Where are they found in the Hebrew Scripture and New Testament? The Necessity of Baptism for Salvation and its effects. How was the Sacrament celebrated in the Early Church? Infant Baptism. What are the principle symbols of Baptism? How is confirmation celebrated? What are the symbols? What are Charisms of the Holy Spirit and what are the implications of Confirmation? Discuss: Names for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Conversion, Forgiveness, Absolution, Role of the Priest, How is it Celebrated, Acts required of a Penitent, Jack Moran Reflection #5 #11 #12 16 Jan 23 Jan 30 Jan Practice Reconciliation Eucharist Holy Matrimony Examination of Conscience Examination of Consciousness TIOF: Chapter 14: The Eucharist (PP ) TIOF: Chapter 16: Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders and Matrimony (PP , ) Visit the Reconciliation Room Discuss: Christ known in the breaking of the bread, Biblical Roots, The Ritual, Real Presence, Signs of the Eucharist, The Effects of Holy Communion, Who presides at the Eucharist, Ordinary and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Why Non-Catholics don't take part in the Eucharist Discuss: The Sacrament of Marriage, Hebrew Scripture and New Testament views; The covenant of marriage, Celebration of the Sacrament, Effects of the Sacrament and Essential Qualities. What is the common vocation, What is the Sacrament?, What are the Biblical Roots Deacon Dave and Debbie Father Mike 5

6 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) 13 Retreat #2 6 Feb 10 Feb Holy Orders - TIOF: Chapter 16: Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders (PP ) Pre-Lenten Retreat Discuss: The Sacrament of Holy Orders, What are the Biblical Roots, What is the special role of the Bishop, Priest, Deacon, Why Celibacy?, The effects of the Sacrament John S. Team Reflection #6 Catechumenate Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 20 Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb Anointing of the Sick The Water Jesus Gives Rite of Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church RCIA para 487 (5:30 Mass) Shrove Tuesday and the Burning of the Palms TIOF: Chapter 15: The Sacraments of Healing: (PP ) Ash Wed Rite of Sending RCIA para 106 Discuss: Biblical Roots, How did it develop?, How it is Celebrated, When is it celebrated, What are the effects. Reflect on: John 4:5-42 Lectio Divina: Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42) Presentation of the Creed (RCIA Para 157) Mike Reilly The Leota s #2 #3 3 Mar TENT 3 Mar 6 Mar 11 Mar 13 Mar Being healed / True Seeing Paschal Mystery Rite of Election or Enrollment of Names TBD First Scrutiny (Enlightened) 5:30 Mass Reflection Read: John 9:1-41 Rosary Lectio Divina Man Born Blind Pray the Rosary Second Scrutiny (Enlightened) 8:30 Mass Reflect on the Raising of Lazarus Read: John 11:1-45 Pascal Mystery, Being Born - again, Resurrection Jack Moran 6

7 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) #4 18 Mar 20 Mar Christian Prayer Third Scrutiny (Enlightened) 11am Mass TIOF: Chapter 22: Christian Prayer (PP ) Discuss: What is Prayer, How does Jesus Model Prayer, Praying with Mary, Praying with the Saints, Expressions of Prayer Retreat #2 Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation Mystagogy #1 Mystagogy #2 Mystagogy #3 Mystagogy #4 Mystagogy # Mar 31 Mar 31Mar 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 1 May Unpacking The Rite Being Called Social Justice Catholic Evangelization Catholic Moral issues Reflect on the Rite -- How is living different? Discuss - What it means to be called. Read Exodus Chapters 3-4, Jeremiah 1, Luke 1:26-56, Matthew 4:18-22, Acts: 6:8- Acts 7:59 TIOF: Chapter 18: The Catholic Teaching of Social Justice (pp ) Read: Ad Gentes - On The Mission Activity of the Church - Chapter II Article 1 - Christian Witness TIOF: Chapter 17: Catholic Morality (PP ) 7 Holy Thursday and Good Friday Pre-Vigil Morning Retreat (Enlightened only) Easter Vigil / Sacraments of Initiation Recall the Experience. People, Place, Symbols, Day / Night What do you remember most? What did you feel? What about the next Day? What changed? Have Neophytes discuss how they are being called. Discuss: Human Authority, Common Good, What does Social Justice Mean, The Dignity of the Individual Discuss Living the Christian Witness ( _vatican_council/documents/vatii_decree_ _ad-gentes_en.html) Discuss Catholic Moral Issues, Life, Human Dignity, Moral Choices Mystagogy #6 8 May Opportunities St Joan of Arc Ministry RCIA Ministry Panel Sean, Deacon Dave John S. John S.

8 RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) Mystagogy #7 Mystagogy Mystagogy #8 For Growth Handbook 15 May Pentecost Read: CCC , 2003 Discuss the Charisms of the Holy Spirit Acts Chapter 2 20 May Pentecost 22 May Re calling the TBD RCIA Agape Dinner (Pot-Luck) Team Journey... so far Tem Lead Coordinators: Schedules and Presenter / Program Coordination: Mueller Catechists:, Sean Fisher, Rachel Vis, Mike and Tracy Leota, Jack Moran, Evelyn Miller Retreats / Nights of Reflection: Dave and Debbie Reaves Sacramental Records / Office liaison: Deacon Jim Satterwhite Children's RCIA: Rachel Vis Breaking Open the Word: Snack Coordinator: Sponsor Coordinator: Sean Fisher Liturgy Scripts: Deacon Jim Satterwhite (Liturgy Committee) Meeting Rhythm for Inquiry: In Inquiry the focus is on the Creedal topics. 7:00 Opening Prayer starts right at 7PM 7:05 Break up into small groups for Lectio Divina 7:35 Snacks / Break 7:45 Discussion of Group Insights into the Gospel (How have I / we met Jesus?) 7:55 Topic Discussion (Will relate to the Lectio Divina as one Gospel passage will be the Next Sunday s Gospel and one passage will relate to the topic discussion) 8:25 Closing Prayer and any Admin 8:30 Complete Meeting Rhythm for Catechumenate: In the Catechumenate the focus is on presenting Catholic teaching in its entirety to enlighten faith, direct the heart toward God, foster participation in the Liturgy, inspire apostolic activity and nurture conversion, faith, and life in accord with the Spirit of Christ. 7:00 Opening Prayer starts right at 7PM 8

9 7:05 Presentation of the Topic 7:45 Snacks / Break 7:55 Small Group Discussion 8:10 Small Group insights w/ larger Group 8:25 Closing Prayer and any Admin 8:30 Complete RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia - (St John XXIII Group (17-2) 9