9/10/17 23 rd Sunday A Green. 9/17/17 24th Sunday A Green. 9/24/17 25 th Sunday A Green

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1 RCIA Instructional Topics 2017 to 2018 Year A/B Orientation to RCIA begins on Sunday, August 20 th, between Masses, and is repeated on Sunday, August 27 th. Instructional sessions for the main group of candidates (including children) will begin on Sunday, September 10 th, the Sunday after Labor Day. 9/10/17 23 rd Sunday Ezek 33:7-9 Rm 13:8-10 Mt 18: /17/17 24th Sunday Sir 27:30 28:7 Rom 14:7-9 Mt 18: /24/17 25 th Sunday Is 55:6-9 Phil 1:20-27 Mt 20: /1/17 26 th Sunday Ezek 18:25-28 Phil 2:1-11 Mt 21:28-32 Sponsor Meeting 10/8/17 27 th Sunday Is 5:1-7 Phil 4:6-9 Mt 21:33-43 : Prophet as watchman; love fulfills all the commandments; brotherly correction.. : Forgive others so God will forgive you; whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord; parable of the unforgiving servant. : Seek God, whose thoughts and ways are above ours; Paul gives up his desire to depart life and be with Christ for sake of Church; parable of workers in vineyard. : God s justice toward wicked who repents is fair; our attitude must be like Christ s who gave up his place to be with us; man with two sons in the vineyard : God s condemnation of his vineyard; avoidance of anxiety; parable of vineyard taken over by tenants God's Plan of Loving Goodness Topics: Orientation to RCIA its history, the process, the focus (liturgical), the instruction (not apologetics but understanding leading to faith); sponsors, materials (incl. explanation of syllabus) God's Plan of Loving Goodness - Eph. 1:3-14 Study Guide: The Call to Holiness Creation Topics: Creed Creation a key doctrine; creation of things seen and 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 (Father) Revelation: Scripture/Tradition Topics: Revelation By what authority the Church teaches: Scripture, Tradition; Catholic canon of Scripture; use of Scripture in Church life; interpretation (literal, spiritual; rules of interpretation) Study Guide: Revelation Trinity Topics: 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 Sponsor Meeting (All sponsors attend) The Incarnation, the Person of Jesus Topics: The mystery of the Incarnation Human descent of Jesus; Messiah and Lord; the humanity and divinity of Jesus; the atoning sacrifice Study Guide: The Person of Jesus Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 1 of 10

2 10/14/17 SATURDAY 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Sponsor Meeting 10/15/17 28th Sunday Is 25:6-10 Phil 4:12-20 Mt 22:1-14 : God s invitation to all nations; Paul does well in adversity and in abundance; parable of guests at wedding feast Pot Luck- Bring a dish to pass Walking tour and explanation of the church NO CLASS 10/22/17 29th Sunday Is 45:1-6 1 Thes 1:1-5 Mt 22: /29/17 30 th Sunday Ex 22: Thes 1:5-10 Mt 22: /5/17 31 th Sunday Mal. 1:14-2:10 1 Thes. 2:7-13 Mt. 23:1-12 Daylight Savings Time Ends 11/12/17 32 nd Sunday Wis. 6: Thes 4:13-17 Mt. 25:1-13 : God chooses Cyrus to break down barriers for Israel; Paul gives thanks for faith of the Thessalonians; giving to Caesar and God what belongs to each : Care of poor among the people; gospel comes as power not as mere human opinion; love of God and neighbor : Priests have proven faithless to God, even though the call is to call others to faithfulness; as a father, Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to lead a life worthy of God; he who humbles himself will be exalted, and who exalts himself will be humbled. : Wisdom comes to those who seek her; Paul preaches the resurrection of the dead; the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Dignity of the Person and Need for Salvation Topics: Creed Human nature and destiny; original sin; man s need for salvation; temptation, sin; heaven, hell. Study Guide: Original Sin, Formation of Conscience The Holy Spirit - Dave Mangan Topics: Creed The Holy Spirit as a person of the Trinity; OT and NT views of the Spirit; Lord and Giver of Life (power/dynamism); Spirit in the Church today. Study Guide: The Holy Spirit. Lord and Giver of Life The Catholic Church Part I Topics: The Catholic Church Mystical Body, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Study Guide: Church Membership and Structure The Catholic Church Part II Topics: The Church Church: the Magisterium and its relation to Revelation; Councils and papal actions; infallibility of the pope and bishops, Hierarchy, Communion of Saints, the canonization of saints Study Guide : The Magisterium of the Church, Saints Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 2 of 10

3 11/17/17 FRIDAY 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Pot Luck- Bring a dish to pass Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming and Breaking Open the Word and Sponsor Meeting explanation The Last Things Topics: Creed The Second Coming, the Resurrection of the dead, the Last Judgment (Book of Revelation and the Kingdom of God) ; doctrine of Purgatory Study Guide: Second Coming, Final Judgment, Purgatory, Indulgences 11/19/17 33 rd Sunday A Green Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25: /26/17 Christ the King A White Ezek 34: Cor 15:20-28 Mt 25: /3/17 1 st of Advent Is 63: Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13: /10/17 2 nd of Advent Is 40: Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 : Poem on the industrious wife; vigilance for coming of the Lord; parable of master giving talents to servants : God judges according to behavior; as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will live; the judgment of the nations : Plea for God s return to rule Israel; God s gifts and his faithfulness; need for alertness for coming of the Son of Man : God s messenger announces comfort to the people; the day of the Lord comes in God s time; appearance of John the Baptist in the desert Rite of Acceptance/ Welcoming (Sponsor Meeting - All sponsors attend) Breaking Open the Word Begins Dismissal from Mass Justification and Grace Topics: Creed Redemption and Justification by faith; grace as Catholics understand it; what matters is a new creation ; eternal security or confidence in God? Study Guide: Justification, Grace Liturgy 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. Study Guide: Liturgy Mary Topics: Creed Born of a woman : the person and role of Mary in the economy of salvation; Marian doctrines (virgin birth; perpetual virginity, immaculate conception, assumption) Study Guide : Marian Doctrines Formation of Conscience Topics: Formation of the moral conscience; what conscience is: conscience and the reality of moral truth; the role of Catholic moral teaching in the formation of the moral conscience Study Guide Already Distributed: Original Sin, Formation of Conscience Also: The Virtues Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 3 of 10

4 12/17/17 3 rd of Advent Is 61: Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8,19-28 : God s spirit is on prophet to announce good news to the poor; exhortation to pray constantly and give thanks; role of John the Baptist to prepare for Messiah The Ten Commandments and the Gravity of Sin 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. Study Guide: 10 Commandments, Gravity of Sin 12/24/17 4 th of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5,8:11-16 Rm 16:25-27 Lk 1: /25/17 Christmas Is 62:11-12 Tit 3:4-7 Lk 2: /31/17 Holy Family Sir 3:2-6,12-14 Col 3:12-21 Lk 2: /7/18 Epiphany of the Lord Solemnity B-White Is 60: 1-6 Eph 3: 2-3a. 5-6 Mt 2: /14/18 2 nd Sunday B Green 1 Sm 3: Cor 6:13-20 Jn 1: : David s desire to build the Temple; mystery of God s plan is revealed in written and oral tradition; Gabriel announces birth of Jesus to Mary : 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. : God establishes Samuel as a prophet; because our bodies are united to Christ, we are to shun immorality; Jesus calls his first disciples. Christmas Holiday: NO CLASS Christmas Holiday: NO CLASS Christmas Holiday: NO CLASS The Commandments Pertaining to God Topics: Commandments pertaining to God (1-3); the Sabbath obligation and worship (including Sundays and holy days of obligation) Study Guide: Commands Regarding God Sponsor Meeting The Commandments Pertaining to Neighbors Topics: The commandments pertaining to neighbor: Commandments on respect for authority (4), life (5), and truth (8) Study Guide: Commands Regarding Men Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 4 of 10

5 1/21/18 3 rd Sunday B Green Jonah 3: Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20 : Jonah preaches to Nineveh, which repents and is spared; detachment because the form of this world is passing away; Jesus begins his ministry with a call to repentance The Commandments Relating to Desire Topics 26: Commandments related to desire: respect for property (7 & 10) and sexual life (6 & 9). Study Guide Already Distributed: Commands Regarding Men 1/28/18 4 th Sunday B Green Dt 18: Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1: /4/18 5 th Sunday B Green Job 7:1-7 1 Cor 9:16-23 Mk 1: /10/18 Saturday Retreat 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Christ the King Parish Center : 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 : Life passes without much hope for relief; Paul is compelled to preach the gospel; making himself all things to all men; Jesus heals and casts out demons The Commandments in the World: Catholic Social Teaching Topics: Prayer in action Introduction to Catholic social teaching Study Guide: Catholic Social Teaching Women s Retreat Weekend Explanation of Rites of Sending and Election/Call to Continuing Conversion Sacrament: Holy Orders - Fr. Ed 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 Retreat Sponsors Meeting In Morning How to Pray, Prayer, Adoration, Grace, Sacraments and Sacramentals Study Guide: Sacraments and Sacramentals 2/11/18 6 th Sunday B Green Lv 13:1-2, Cor 10:31-11:1 Mk 1:40-45 : Laws regarding treatment of leprosy; Paul urges us to imitate him as he imitates Christ; Jesus touches and heals a leper Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism 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 Rite of Sending (All sponsors attend) Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 5 of 10

6 2/14/18 Ash Wednesday Period of Purification & Enlightenment begins Fast/Abstain Not a Holy Day of Obligation Joel 2: Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-18 2/17/18 Saturday 2/18/18 1 st Sunday of Lent Gn 9: Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1: /25/18 2 nd Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-18 Rm 8:31-34 Mk 9:2-10 3/02/18 Friday 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 1 st Scrutiny: Jn 4: 5-42 : God makes a covenant with Noah not to destroy the earth by flood; baptism saves us, as in Noah s day, through water; following temptation in the desert, Jesus preaches a message of repentance : Abraham told to sacrifice his only son Isaac; if God did not spare his own son, who can condemn us?; Jesus is transfigured, revealed as the Father s beloved son : 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. Combined Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion All Sponsors to Attend 9:30 AM at Christ the King, Ann Arbor Be there by 9:00 AM Rite: Anointing of Catechumens (Elect) (Catechumen (Elect) sponsors attend) Sacraments of Initiation: Confirmation - Fr. Ed 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 Rites: Penitential (Candidates) Pick Saint Names Explanation of 1 st Scrutiny Sacraments of Initiation: Eucharist I 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 Fast from Liquids all day (All sponsors invited) First Scrutiny Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 6 of 10

7 3/04/18 3 rd Sunday of Lent [A cycle readings may be substituted] Ex 20: Cor 1:22-25 Jn 2:13-25 or, for Year A, Ex 17:3-7/ Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42 Daylight Savings Time Begins : God gives the 10 commandments; we preach Christ crucified; destroy this Temple and I will raise it in three days Rite: First Scrutiny (Elect) (Elect sponsors attend) Explanation of 2 nd Scrutiny Sacraments: Theology of the Body, Marriage I 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 for Candidates 3/09/18 Friday 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 2nd Scrutiny Jn 9:1-41 : 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 Pot Luck- Bring a dish to pass (no meats) (All sponsors invited) Second Scrutiny Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM in the Church 3/11/18 4 th Sunday of Lent [A cycle readings may be substituted] 2 Chr 36:14-23 Eph 2:4-10 Jn 3:14-21 or, Year A, 1 Sm 16: 1-13/ Eph 5:8-14/ Jn 9:1-41 3/16/18 Friday 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 3 rd Scrutiny Jn 11:1-45 : Destruction of the Temple; God who is rich in mercy has saved us through his grace; Jesus must be lifted up so that those who believe may have life : 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. Rite: Second Scrutiny Elect) (Elect sponsors attend) Explanation of 3 nd Scrutiny Sacraments: Marriage II Topics: Sacraments Marriage : Marriage as a sacrament; God s intention for marriage: a vocation and way of holiness; purposes (conjugal love, procreation; contraception) Study Guide: Sacrament of the Matrimony + handout Pot Luck- Bring a dish to pass (no meats) (All sponsors invited) Third Scrutiny Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 7 of 10

8 3/18/18 5 th Sunday of Lent [A cycle readings may be substituted] Jer 31:31-34 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33 or, Year A, Ez 37:12-14/ Rom 8:8-11/ Jn 11:1-45 3/24/18 Saturday 3/25/18 6 th of Lent (Palm Sunday) B Red Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1-15:47 3/31/18 Vigil of Easter Gn 1:1-2:2 Gn 22:1-18 Ex 14:15-15:1 Is 54:5-14 Is 55:1-11 Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 Ezek 36:16-28 Rm 6:3-11 Mk 16:1-8 4/1/18 Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 : In the new covenant, God will write the Law on the heart; Jesus is the source of salvation to all who obey him; unless the grain dies, it produces no fruit : God s servant does not turn away from buffets and spitting; Jesus humbles himself and becomes obedient unto death; passion and death of Jesus : Story of Salvation, Service of Light; the resurrection : 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. Rite: Third Scrutiny (Elect) (Elect sponsors attend) Sacraments: Penance and Anointing of the Sick 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. Study Guide: The Sacraments of Penance, Anointing (Teaching Session begins at 9:00 AM in Parish Center and we will all attend the 11:00 AM Mass together.) Sacrament of Penance First Confession Candidates only Starting at 1:00 PM at CTK in Church Explanation of Holy Week Topics: The Holy Week Liturgy. Immediate preparation for reception into the Church at the Vigil. Explanation of Triduum Rites Study Guide: None Morning of Reflection 9:00 AM 12:00 Noon All meet in Church at 9:00 AM Preparation Rites: Recitation of the Creed, Ephphetha (Elect) 9:00 AM 12:00 PM at Parish Center All Sponsors from 9:00 AM 10:00 AM in church Easter Vigil Hospitality Room ~ 7:15 PM in Gym in Parish Center Completion of Sacraments and reception into the Church. EASTER NO CLASS Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 8 of 10

9 4/08/18 Divine Mercy Sunday 2 nd of Easter Acts 4: Jn 5:1-6 Jn 20: /15/18 3 rd of Easter Acts 3: Jn 2:1-5 Lk 24:35-48 : Apostles testify to the resurrection; the victory that overcomes the world is our faith; Thomas confesses that Jesus is Lord and God : Peter preaches the resurrection of Jesus; he is the expiation for our sins and those of the world; Jesus reminds disciples that they are witnesses of the reality of his resurrection Catholic Prayer Life Topics: The Life of Prayer among Committed Catholic Christians. Establishing a prayer life is critical for every Christian at all stages of our lives Study Guide: None Period of Mystagogy begins Our Journey to God Topics: What keeps you from all the spiritual riches Christ has for you? How can you better understand where you are in your spiritual progress and grow in peace and holiness and deepen your relationship with God? Study Guide: Hand out 4/22/18 4 th of Easter Acts 4: Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10: /29/18 5 th of Easter Acts 9: Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8 5/06/18 6 th of Easter Acts 10: Jn 4:7-10 Jn 15:9-17 : There is salvation in no other name than that of Jesus; we are God s children, and will be like him; Jesus voluntarily lays down his life for his sheep : Barnabas becomes the mentor of the converted Saul; those who keep God s commands abide in him through the Spirit; Jesus is the vine who wants us to abide in him : The Spirit descends on the household of Cornelius; God s love is manifest in Jesus being sent to expiate our sins; Jesus calls us to abide in his love and to love one another Types of Prayer Topics: Prayer the battle of prayer, the way of prayer; the tradition of Catholic vocal and contemplative prayer (Catechism, Part IV). Topics: Prayer Ignatian discernment of spirits; true and false spirituality; the tradition of Catholic spirituality Study Guide: Prayer in the Christian Life, Types of Prayer The Lord's 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 Charismatic Gifts Topics: Prayer Charismatic spirituality; Pauline and Isaian charisms and their relation to the virtues. Study Guide: Isaian and Pauline Charisms Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 9 of 10

10 5/13/18 Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord B White (7 th of Easter) Acts 1: 1-11 Eph 4: 1-13 Mk 16: : Only Christ can open to man access to the Father; we are confident of this because our Head and Source has preceded us. After the ascension, the disciples went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. Prayer in Action: The Role of the Laity Topics: Prayer in action Exercising the role of the laity; fellowship and service. Introduction to the Neophyte Year. Study Guide: TBD 5/20/18 Pentecost B Red Acts 2: Cor 12:3-13 Jn 20:19-23 Mother s day : Descent of the Spirit on Pentecost; various gifts, one Spirit; Jesus breathes on disciples, tells them to receive the Holy Spirit Final RCIA session open forum, prayer session Neophyte Year Begins A time of deepening in your new found faith. Extended Time of Prayer for Participants beginning at 9:00 AM with us attending the 11:00 AM Mass together. All Sponsors are invited Date Printed: 09/06/17 Page 10 of 10