Current and Continuing Opportunities to Learn and Grow
For Catholic Adults and Young Adults in the Waterloo Parishes
Week of March 19-25, 2023
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SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
Sunday, March 19. 6:00pm.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Waterloo.
This inspiring new Lenten program from Agnus Dei Ministry is a time of praise, prayer, and reflection featuring inspiring music, readings, and meditations on God’s gift of Grace. The program is free and open to the public.
• Learn more at: waterloocatholics.org/agnus-dei-ministry
LENTEN PRAYER SERIES/3
Monday, March 20. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion.
Discover why the ancient habit of contemplative prayer is experiencing a wide revival in our hectic post-modern society. This week’s presenter is Juli Rowell, a member of trhe leadership team for Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa. Learn more about our Lenten Prayer Series at waterloocatholics.org/lenten-prayer-series
• Use this link to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/lenten-prayer-series
SPIRITUAL GROWTH DISCUSSION
Wednesday, March 22. 6:30-7:30pm.
Faith Formation Center. Blessed Sacrament School.
This discussion is for adults and young adults who want to examine their spiritual life and learn more about how to develop or deepen their spiritual life. Whether you’re lost and confused or doing well and want to do better, this discussion will help you focus on ways in which you can strengthen and deepen your awareness of God’s presence in your life. Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/spiritual-growth
PASTORAL CARE GRIEF GROUP – Thursday, March 9. 1:00-2:30pm at Cabin Coffee in Waterloo. This weekly discussion group is open to people of any faith who are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one. • • • For information contact Vickijolene Reece at 319-233-3146
AN EVENING WITH DANA CATHERINE
(young adults ages 20s & 30s)
Friday, March 24. Doors open 7:30 pm., music/talk begins 8 pm
Enjoy a fabulous night with Catholic musician and speaker, Dana Catherine, great food and brews, and fellowship with other young adults. In her talk, Dana will encourage all to conquer the anxieties of their everyday lives by opening their hearts to the unshakable peace of Christ.
Snacks provided, drinks available for individual purchase. Sponsored by: Waterloo Catholic Parishes, St. Patrick-Cedar Falls, St. Mary-Waverly, Waterloo Knights of Columbus
• Learn more here.
ARCHDIOCESAN MEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 25.
Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids.
Dr. Edward Sri will be the keynote speaker for this year’s men’s conference which will focus on the role of the Blessed Virgin in Catholic men’s lives.
• Learn more at: https://www.
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LENTEN MINI-RETREAT
Sunday, April 2. 1:00-4:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
Each of the Gospel writers present their own version of the passion and death of Jesus. In this mini-retreat, Professor John Waldmeier will compare and contrast the passion accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in order to put the Holy Week readings in a broader context.
• Learn more at: waterloocatholics.org/
• Register at: https://bit.ly/lenten-mini-retreat-registration
SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
Sunday, April 2 6:00pm.
St. Edward Church, Waterloo.
This inspiring new Lenten program from Agnus Dei Ministry is a time of praise, prayer, and reflection featuring inspiring music, readings, and meditations on God’s gift of Grace. The program is free and open to the public.
• Learn more at: waterloocatholics.org/agnus-dei-ministry
CATHOLIC READERS BOOK CLUB
Monday, April 3. 6:30-8:00pm
Live Video Discussion
The book club meets monthly to discuss books of special interest to Catholic readers and is open to all. This month's book is “Seven Days in May" by Charles Baily and Fletcher Knebel . For information or to receive the video conference link contact Bev Byford at 319 229 6395 (email: byfordbev93@gmail.com ).
• Learn more at: https://waterloocatholics.org/catholic-readers
BUSY CATHOLIC'S GUIDE TO HOLY WEEK
Monday, April 3. 7:00-8:00pm.
Live Video Discussion
This discussion is for adults and young adults who want to explore basic information about how and why Catholics celebrate Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The informal discussion will include an opportunity for questions and discussion. Learn more at https://bit.ly/catholic-life
• Learn more at https://bit.ly/catholic-life
• Use this link to join the discussion: https://bit.ly/Busy-Catholics-Guide-Link
GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATIONS
Friday, April 7.
These hourly meditations, delivered by email, begin at 7:00am and end at 8:00pm. The meditations are based on the pope’s annual Way of the Cross held in the Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday. Learn more at waterloocatholics.org/good-friday-meditations
Register to receive the meditations at https://bit.ly/good-friday-meditations-2023
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Monday, April 10. 6:30-8:30pm.
Live Video Discussion.
This preparation program is for first-time parents in the Waterloo parishes who are planning to baptize an infant or young child in the near future. Parents should be registered members of a parish and may register at the class.
• Register online at https://waterloocatholics.org/baptism-registration
• Learn more about baptizing infants and children at: bit.do/infant-baptism
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The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our sisters and brothers who no longer participate regularly in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is an inactive, alienated, angry or disillusioned or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and non-judgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
• Learn more here or contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org) .
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The Catholic parishes in Waterloo are eager to encourage and support our gay and lesbian sisters and brothers. If you or someone you know is a gay or lesbian Catholic or former Catholic, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns and questions in a safe, understanding and nonjudgmental environment, even if you do not anticipate resuming participation in the Catholic faith community.
• Learn more here or contact Dave Cushing at 319-233-0498 (email dbqwcaf@dbqarch.org)
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Adult Faith Formation in the Waterloo Parishes
[Last Update: 03.19.23]