RCIA Topic Schedule Inquiry through Mystagogia 2015 (Group 15-1)v2. Week Topic Reading Notes Discussion Leader(S)

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1 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 RCIA Phase / Season #1 #2 #3 #4 Reflection #1 #5 Week Topic Reading Notes Discussion Leader(S) 27 Jan 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 24 Feb 3 Mar The RCIA Hand-out - Catholic Update RCIA Discuss the Program Lay-out and Why it is as it is Introductions (Story Telling / Your Journey of Faith) and Overview to the Program A Tour of Sacred Scripture Looking at the Gospel with Fresh Eyes Interpreting the Bible Conversion... a process - Getting Out of the Boat The Catechism of the Catholic Church Use Sacred Scripture and the Catechism Jesus Lord and Messiah Liguori Hand-out Q4 The Bible Liguori Hand-out Q5 The How do Catholics Interpret the Bible 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. Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) Prologue Discuss the 7 Questions - TIOF: Chapter 3: Jesus Lord and Messiah (pp 45-58) Ash Wednesday - 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 Socialization / Story-telling Former RCIA Witness Talks 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" Table Exercise: Use the reflection method provided in TIOF pages to draw out an understanding of Jesus Lord and Messiah Mike Reilly Rachel and Mike Reilley 1

2 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 Reference: CCC If possible use Weekly Readings as referenced text. If not use John 1: #6 10 Mar Jesus Teacher and Savior TIOF: Chapter 4: Jesus Teacher and Savior (pp 59-71) Evening Prayer. Discuss Beatitudes: Matt 5:1-19 and the Old Testament Law. 17 Mar #7 24 Mar The Holy Spirit #8 Reflection #2 #9 2-4 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr Reference: CCC Shrove Tuesday Burning of the Palms TIOF: Chapter 5: The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love (pp 73-85) Reference: CCC Holy Week _ Triduum (Thursday, Friday, Saturday God the Father Almighty Our Loving Creator Reflect on the Attributes of Father Son and Holy Spirit The Holy Trinity 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 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) 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 Mike Reilly #10 28 Apr Mary Our TIOF: Chapter 10 Discuss Mary's Role in the Church, The / Mike Reilley John S.

3 #11 #12 Reflection #3 #13 #14 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 Blessed Mother The Blessed Mother (pp ) Assumption, Mary Mother of the Church, Special Veneration of Mary 2 May Pre 1/2 Day Retreat... Include Morning Prayer 5 May A Tour of the A Tour Through the Church Church 12 May 19 May 26 May Reflect on the Holy Trinity The Church: One, Holy and Apostolic Catholic Update: Tour of the Church Liguori Hand-out Q8 Places in the Catholic Church The Revelation of God Made man TIOF: Chapter 7: People of God: The Christian Community (pp 87-97) Chapter 8: The Church: One, Holy and Apostolic ( ) - Discuss All Saints Introduce the Show the Catholicism DVD One. Pair Sponsors 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? #1 #2 30 May 31 May 2 Jun 9 Jun Reference: CCC 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 the Rite 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 ) Reviews last 14 Sessions... Candidates / Catechumen Introduce Sponsors 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? 3

4 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 #3 #4 16 Jun 23 Jun Last Things TIOF: Chapter 11 Christian Destiny: Last Things (pp ) The People of God TIOF: Chapter 7 The People of God (pp99-110) 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? Mike Reilley #5 30 Jun The Communion of Saints TIOF: Chapter 10 The Communion of Saints (pp ) Discuss The Communion of Saints (Pilgrim Church, Church Suffering, the Church in Glory) Discuss the lives of a few Contemporary Saints #6 Reflection #4 #7 #8 Reflection #5 7 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Jul 4 Aug Focus on a Saint Read Mother Teresa Bio Handout Pray the Litany of Saints Watch the Mother Teresa Movie Pick a Saint to Discuss Mother Teresa Movie Part II and Candidates and Catechumen Present Overview to TIOF: Chapter 12: Celebrating Discuss: Grace, What is the Paschal Mystery, the the Paschal Mystery through What is Liturgy, What does Sacrament mean and Sacraments Liturgy and the Sacraments what is the meaning in our lives, What are the (PP ) seven Sacraments Baptism and TIOF: Chapter 13: Two Discuss: What does the Words Baptism and Confirmation Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation Mean, Where are they found in the Baptism and Confirmation Hebrew Scripture and New Testament? The (PP ) 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. Advent Catholic Answers - Lent Handout Discuss the meaning of Advent, Incarnation, Preparing for Christ's Return 4

5 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 #9 11 Aug Reconciliation TIOF: Chapter 15: The Sacraments of Healing: (PP ) Discuss: Names for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Conversion, Forgiveness, Absolution, Role of the Priest, How is it Celebrated, Acts required of a Penitent, Paul Reflection #6 #10 Reflection #7 #11 #12 15 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 1 Sep 8 Sep 15 Sep Sep 29 Sep #13 Practice Reconciliation Eucharist Reflection on the Eucharist Holy Matrimony Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick Visit the Reconciliation Room Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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 , ) TIOF: Chapter 16: Sacraments at the Service of Communion: Holy Orders and Matrimony (PP ) TIOF: Chapter 15: The Sacraments of Healing: (PP ) Over-night Retreat Discuss: Christ know 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 Attend Praise and Worship 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 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 Discuss: Biblical Roots, How did it develop?, How it is Celebrated, When is it celebrated, What are the effects. Catechumenant John S. 5

6 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 #14 6 Oct Paschal Mystery Hand-out Discuss the Pascal Mystery #15 Reflection #8 10 Oct 13 Oct Rite of Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church RCIA para 487 (5:30 Mass) Unpacking Reading TBD Introduce the Period of Mystagogy the Rites Anointing of the Catechumen Mystagogy #1 20 Oct Christian Prayer 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 Mike Reilley Mystagogy #2 Mystagogy #3 Mystagogy #4 Mystagogy #5 Mystagogy #6 Mystagogy #7 Mystagogy #8 27 Oct 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 1 Dec 8 Dec Being Called Social Justice Catholic Evangelization Catholic Moral issues Opportunities For Growth The Founding of the Church - Pentecost Re calling the Journey... so 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 22: Christian Prayer (PP ) Read: Ad Gentes - On The Mission Activity of the Church - Chapter II Article 1 - Christian Witness TIOF: Chapter 17: Catholic Morality (PP ) St Joan of Arc Ministry Handbook Read: CCC , 2003 Acts Chapter 2 6 Pray the Evening Prayer 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 RCIA Ministry Panel Discuss the Charisms of the Holy Spirit John S. TBD RCIA Agape Dinner (Pot-Luck)

7 RCIA Topic Schedule through Mystagogia (Group 15-1)v2 far Tem Lead Coordinators: Schedules and Presenter / Program Coordination: Mueller / : Rachel Vis, Gaines, Mike Reilley Mystagogy: Arsenault, John Sepanski Retreats / Nights of Reflection: Reaves Sacramental Records / Office liaison: Deacon Jim Satterwhite Children's RCIA: Rachel Vis, Deacon Phil Breaking Open the Word: Mike and Connie Reilley Snack Coordinator: Maureen McCarthy Sponsor Coordinator: Fisher Liturgy Scripts: Deacon Jim Satterwhite (Liturgy Committee) Meeting Rhythm for : In the focus is on the Creedal topics. 7:00 Opening Prayer starts right at 7PM 7:05 Discussion of Group Insights into the Gospel (How have I / we met Jesus?) 7:15 Topic Discussion 8:15 Insights / Closing Prayer and any Admin 8:30 Complete Meeting Rhythm for : In the 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 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 7