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Opportunities for Catholic Adults
Opportunities for Adults in Recovery
Opportunities for Adults with Disabilities
Opportunities for Married Couples
Opportunities for Young Adults
Local Retreat Centers
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CATHOLIC ADULTS
CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
The Christian Experience Weekend (CEW) is a personal and
spiritual renewal experience for adult and young adult
Christians. The weekend features witness talks by lay people,
and opportunities for discussion, prayer, Reconciliation and
Eucharist. The weekend begins Friday evening and ends Sunday
afternoon. Contact the Adult Formation Office (319-234-9912).
CEW Weekend for Women:
February 1-3, 2008 in Gilbertville.
CEW Weekend for Men:
February 22-24, 2008 in Gilbertville.
LAY
FORMATION PROGRAM
The Lay Formation Program is a three-year formation program for
adults who want to grow spiritually and theologically so that
they may become better disciples of Christ in both the world and
the Church. The
emphasis is on personal spiritual growth, education in Scripture
and Catholic theology, and practical skills for ministry and
service.
Participants must be recommended by their pastor. Contact
your parish office or the Archdiocesan Office of Lay Ministry (800-876-3546
or <DBQCLF @arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
A new three-year
cycle starts in September, 2008, in Mason City.
Information Meeting: April 15, 2008 via Iowa Communications
Network.
For More Information About Lay Formation Click Here
MOMS
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing is faith-sharing program for
mothers. By sharing their faith and experience, mothers learn
to appreciate their sacred inner selves and learn how to inspire
and affirm each other. Groups meet once a week for a eight-week
period. Mothers of all ages are welcome. Contact the MOMs
coordinator in your parish.
Blessed Sacrament
Parish: Deb Vannoni. 319-232-3210.
Sacred Heart Parish: Nancy Rigel. 319-234-4996.
St. Edward Parish: Marthe Groves. 319-236-9015.
RETREAT
EXPERIENCES
Retreats offer a variety of opportunities for study, quiet
reflection, prayer, and spiritual direction. Individually
directed retreats include private conferences with a retreat
director. Most retreats include opportunities to celebrate
Reconciliation and Eucharist. For further information, contact
the retreat center (319-266-3543 or <DBQAMRH@
arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
Retreats for Women:
October 26-28, 2007 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
Retreats for Men:
November 2-4, 2007 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
March 14-16, 2008 atAmerican
Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
Group Retreats
CDA: October 26-28, 2007 at American Martyrs Retreat House,
Cedar Falls.
KCs: November 2-4, 2007 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
Seasonal Retreats
Epiphany: January 4-6, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
Holy Week:
March 16-19, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
Mid-week Retreat: June 10-12, 2008 at at American Martyrs
Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
Centering Prayer Retreats:
Advent Retreat: December 7-8, 2007 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
Lenten Retreat:
February 22-24, 2008 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
SOCIAL ACTION WEEKEND
This annual two-day conference for adults and young adults
interested in social justice includes speakers, small-group
workshops and an opportunity to network with social justice
organizations from around the state. The weekend begins Sunday
afternoon and concludes on Monday. Co-sponsored by the Catholic
dioceses of Iowa. Contact Catholic Charities (800-772-2758
or <DBQCCC@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
January 20-21, 2008
in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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ADULTS IN RECOVERY
THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
The Beginning Experience Weekend is for separated, divorced or
widowed persons who have worked through the initial stages of
loss and are ready for a new beginning. It is a reflective,
prayerful and supportive experience which begins Friday evening
and ends Sunday afternoon. Contact the Archdiocesan Family Life
Office (800-876-3546 or <DBQCFL @arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
November 16-18,
2007 at Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque
April 4-6, 2008 in Strawberry Point
DIVORCE AND BEYOND
Divorce and Beyond is a ten-week program for divorced Catholics
who want to gain a perspective on their divorce, cope with the
emotions involved in divorce, and move on in a constructive way
with their lives. Each session consists of an opportunity to
share, a reading and discussion. Contact Becky Hargreaves at
235-6040 or Dave Fish at 277-1833.
Fall, Series
begins Sept. 13, 2007 at St. Edward Parish, Waterloo.
Spring Series begins January 17, 2008 at St. Patrick
Parish, Cedar Falls.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
The Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats provide a supportive,
confidential and non-judgmental environment for women or men
recovering from the emotional and spiritual effects of
abortion. The weekend retreat helps participants experience
God’s love and begin the process of restoration, renewal and
healing. Contact Hope and Healing Ministries (877-896-4673) or
American Martyrs Retreat House (266-3543).
September 14-16,
2007 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
April 4-6, 2008 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
June 27-29, 2008 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
August 1-3, 2008 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
COMMITTED TO FREEDOM RETREAT
The Committed to Freedom Retreat is designed for individuals who
have been sexually abused. The retreat weekend helps
participants experience God’s love, identify spiritual tools to
move beyond the damage left by abuse, and develop a strategy
for healthy living. It is appropriate for individuals at any
stage of recovery. Contact Hope and Healing Ministries
(877-896-4673) or American Martyrs Retreat House (266-3543).
February 1-3, 2008
at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
September 12-14, 2008 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
SERENITY WEEKEND
The Serenity Weekend is a renewal and support weekend for
individuals recovering from chemical dependency or persons
living with recovering dependents. The weekend includes talks,
discussion, relaxation and prayer conducted by an experienced
team of recovering alcoholics. The weekend begins Friday
evening and concludes about noon on Sunday. Contact American
Martyrs Retreat House (266-3543
or <DBQAMRH@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
October 19-21, 2007
at
at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
January 18-20, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
April 18-20, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
August 8-10, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
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ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
RETREAT AND RENEWAL WEEKENDS
The Archdiocese of Dubuque provides a variety of spiritual
renewal opportunities for adults with disabilities, family
members, friends and caregivers. These experiences include
talks, crafts, singing, social activities, prayer and Mass.
Contact the Family Life Office (800-876-3546
or <DBQCLF@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
Retreats for Adults with Disabilities:
October 13-14, 2007 in Solon, Iowa.
March 15-16, 2008 in Sherrill, Iowa.
Renewal Days for Adults with Disabilities:
September 22, 2007 in Hampton, Iowa.
September 23, 2007 in Decorah, Iowa.
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MARRIED COUPLES
FIRST TUESDAY
First Tuesday is a support and enrichment program for married
couples. Each meeting includes discussion of a specific topic
and an open-forum in which participants may raise issues or
questions of special concern. Couples may attend regularly each
month, or occasionally as they feel the need for encouragement
and support. Contact the Adult Formation office (319-234-9912
or <DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
Meets the first
Tuesday of each month (except July and August)
7:00-8:30pm in the Clark Building Community Room, 527 Park
Lane, Waterloo.
For more about First Tuesday click here
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is an enrichment program for
married couples. Witness talks by married couples, private
discussion and personal prayer help couples improve
communication, understanding and appreciation for each other.
The weekend begins Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
Contact the Family Life Office (800-876-3546
or <DBQCFL@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
October 12-14, 2007
in Cedar Rapids.
February 8-10 in Cedar Falls.
May 30-June 1, 2008 in Dubuque.
MARRIAGE RETORNO
Marriage Retorno is a weekend renewal experience for married
couples who want to strengthen the spiritual aspects of their
relationship. The emphasis is on helping couples learn to share
their faith and prayer by reflecting, writing and talking with
each other. The weekend begins Saturday morning and ends Sunday
afternoon. Contact the Family Life Office (800-876-3546 or <DBQCFL
@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
November 17-18,
2007 in Cedar Falls.
April 4-5, 2008 in Cedar Falls.
M.A.T.T. REMARRIAGE PROGRAM
Marrying and Trusting Together is a preparation program for
couples entering a second marriage. This one-day program,
conducted by remarried couples, concentrates on issues which are
unique to couples living in a second marriage, including
effective communication, learning to trust, family blending, and
potential problems. Contact the Archdiocesan Family Life Office
(800-876-3546
or <DBQCFL@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
September 29, 2007
at
at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
November 10, 2007 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
February 9, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
May 10, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
RETROUVAILLE
Retrouvaille is a program for couples living in troubled
marriages and for couples who are separated or divorced. The
emphasis is on helping couples restore communica-tion,
forgiveness and trust. (There are no group discus-sions or
group dynamics.) The program consists of a weekend program and
six follow-up meetings. Contact the Archdiocesan Family Life
Office (800-876-3546
or <smithretro@mwci.net>).
No Retrouvaille weekends are planned for 2007-08.
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YOUNG ADULTS
ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Engaged Encounter is a preparation program for young couples who
are planning or considering marriage. The weekend includes
witness talks by married couples, opportunities for prayer, and
discussion. Couples have an opportunity to privately discuss
personal issues and assess their readiness for marriage. The
weekend begins Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
Contact the Archdiocesan Family Life Office (800-876-3546
or <DBQCFL@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>).
October 5-7, 2006
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at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
November 16-18, 2007 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
January 11-13, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
February 15-17, 2008 at Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque.
March 7-9, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
April 11-13, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
May 16-18, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
June 6-9, 2008 at at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar
Falls.
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Cedar Valley
Theology on Tap provides support, formation and education for
young adult Catholics in their 20s and 30s. It consists of a
series of discussions on religious topics chosen by young adults
and facilitated by qualified Catholic pastors, ministers or
teachers. The discussions take place in a comfortable and
familiar public environ-ment such as a restaurant or sports
bar. Contact the Adult Formation Office (319-234-9912) .
Fall, 2007 series
meets on Thursday evenings, beginning October 11 in Waterloo.
Dates are pending for the Spring, 2008 series.
For more about
Theology on Tap click here
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RETREAT
CENTERS
Local retreat centers offer a variety of opportunities for
adult enrichment and spiritual direction.
American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls, IA.
Operated by the Archdiocese of Dubuque
2209 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Phone: 319-266-3543.
E-mail: < DBQAMRH@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
>
Weblink:
http://americanmartyrs.tripod.com/index.html
Franciscan Spirituality Center, LaCrosse, WI.
Operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, LaCrosse,
Wisconsin
912 Market Street, LaCrosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-791-5295
Email:
fscenter@fspa.org
Weblink:
www.franciscanspiritualitycenter.org/
New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA.
Operated
by the
6500 Melleray Circle, Peosta IA 52068
Phone: 563-588-2319, ext. 121.
Email: < monks@newmelleray.org
>
Weblink:
www.newmelleray.org
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Hiawatha, IA.
Operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, LaCrosse,
Wisconsin
120 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Phone: 319-395-6700.
E-mail: < ecospirit@prairiewoods.org
>
Weblink:
www.prairiewoods.org
Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque, IA.
Operated
by the Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Family, Dubuque
1001 Davis Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001.
Phone: 563-582-3592.
E-mail: < DBQShalom@aol.com
>
Weblink:
http://members.aol.com/DBQShalom/Home.html
Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, WI.
Operated
by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, WI.
585 County Road
Z, Sinsinawa WI 53824.
Phone: 608-748-4411.
E-mail: <
center@sinsinawa.org >
Weblink:
http://www.sinsinawa.org/MoundCenter/index.html
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
CATHOLIC ADULTS
For a list of adult formation and education programs click
here
For a guide to public prayer and
devotions click here
Posted 01.10.08
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