Directors of Religious Education
Abbi Ferrie / Tasha Troha stpatrickwapellaccd@gmail.com |
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Grades Kindergarten - High School |
Vocations Crucifix
Beginning in December 2022, each week a different CCD family is taking home the Traveling Crucifix
and signing up via the Directors of Religious Ed. The families may keep the enclosed prayer pamphlets
and / or prayer cards at home before returning the box the following Sunday.
Beginning in December 2022, each week a different CCD family is taking home the Traveling Crucifix
and signing up via the Directors of Religious Ed. The families may keep the enclosed prayer pamphlets
and / or prayer cards at home before returning the box the following Sunday.
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St. Patrick 2023 Sacramental Events
Please keep all our young people in your prayers as they prepare! Sunday, April 30th 9:00 a.m. Mass - First Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Brunch in the hall to celebrate First Communicants and Confirmation candidates. All of their families, friends, and ALL parishioners are invited. Sunday, May 7th 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria |
Sunday, March 5th
First Reconciliation for the 2nd grade class Liam Lux, Jack Shipley, Luke Albert, Maeve Braden 
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Are you a college student looking
for a summer adventure? In college, you have the great opportunity of three last summers. One for yourself, one for your future, and one for the Lord. This Summer, consider going on mission with us as we bring the joy of the gospel to the young church. APPLY TO BE A TOTUS TUUS MISSIONARY! Click HERE! Our own parishioner, Claire Martens, has several years of experience, so feel free to talk to her about this great opportunity! |
2023 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton
January 31 - Change the Way You Think HERE
February 7 - The Lord's Day HERE
February 14 - Exorcism (and Angels & Demons) HERE
February 21 - True Peace HERE
Februray 28 - True Freedom HERE
March 7 - The Saint Louis Exorcism of 1949 HERE
April 11 - to be determined - maybe Saint John Henry Newman
January 31 - Change the Way You Think HERE
February 7 - The Lord's Day HERE
February 14 - Exorcism (and Angels & Demons) HERE
February 21 - True Peace HERE
Februray 28 - True Freedom HERE
March 7 - The Saint Louis Exorcism of 1949 HERE
April 11 - to be determined - maybe Saint John Henry Newman
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2022 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton
June 1 - History of the Mass HERE June 8 - Biblical Criticism HERE June 15 - The Book of Revelation HERE June 22 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - part I HERE June 29 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - part II HERE July 6 - Religious Orders HERE July 13 - World Views HERE (good audio; video - only 1 screen during class) July 20 - Vatican II HERE August 9 - Eastern Catholicism / Christianity (video didn't work) August 16 - Church Fathers HERE August 23 - the Eucharist HERE The sound has echo for several minutes in, but is corrected about 12 minutes in. August 30 - Heaven HERE (sound starts about 8 minutes in) September 7 - Will Many Be Saved? HERE September 13 - The Structure of The Church HERE September 20 - Tour of Vatican City HERE September 27 - Confession / Indulgences HERE |
NO CLASS OCTOBER 4th
October 11 - Apologetics HERE NO CLASS OCTOBER 18th NO CLASS OCTOBER 25th November 1 - Fatima HERE November 15 - Priestly Celibacy HERE NO CLASS NOVEMBER 22nd November 29 - Vocations & Discernment HERE December 6 - Christmas HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer 2021 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton June 23 - Apparitions & Revelations HERE July 14 - Q&A with Fr. Horton HERE. July 21 - St. Francis, the Misunderstood Saint HERE August 11 - History, Theory and Practice of Church Music HERE (sound isn't so great) 
Explanatory Mass with Father Horton 6/27/2021 ...Detailed explanations before Mass through the St. Michael prayer after Mass - the how and why of each necessary part.
You may view it HERE. |
MOTHER'S DAY - MAY CROWNING 5/8/22
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First Communion and Confirmation - Sunday, May 1st, 2022
Please keep all our students in your prayers after having received Sacraments. First Communion: Hannah Ashbeck, Layla Crow, Charlotte Switzer, Michael Whitted. LIVESTREAM HERE. Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral in Peoria with Bishop Lou, Father Horton and Deacon Todd: Kyra Denning (St. Kateri Tekakwitha), Alex Maas (St. Sebastian), Timmy Romer (St. Joseph), Aiden Toohill (St. Andrew). LIVESTREAM HERE.
Please keep all our students in your prayers after having received Sacraments. First Communion: Hannah Ashbeck, Layla Crow, Charlotte Switzer, Michael Whitted. LIVESTREAM HERE. Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral in Peoria with Bishop Lou, Father Horton and Deacon Todd: Kyra Denning (St. Kateri Tekakwitha), Alex Maas (St. Sebastian), Timmy Romer (St. Joseph), Aiden Toohill (St. Andrew). LIVESTREAM HERE.
Emmaus Days 2022 - for Young Men
(Grade 7 through ages 20-30)
Become a true Christian Man at Emmaus Days. Learn to hear God's voice and discover His will for your life through prayer, the sacraments, devotions and fraternity. Listen to vocation stories and talks by seminarians, priests of the Peoria Diocese. comeandfollowme.org/emmausdays/
Session I: June 10-12, 2022 Working and College men (20's-30's) @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Session II: June 24-27, 2022 High School Juniors & Seniors @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Participants deepen their faith and focus on discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By listening to and spending
time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
Session 3: July 17-20, 2022 High School Freshmen & Sophomores @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Session 4: July 20-22, 2022 7th and 8th Graders @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Led by seminarians, participants hear God’s call to become real Christian men. The experience includes prayer, talks and activities (i.e. basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, card games)
(Grade 7 through ages 20-30)
Become a true Christian Man at Emmaus Days. Learn to hear God's voice and discover His will for your life through prayer, the sacraments, devotions and fraternity. Listen to vocation stories and talks by seminarians, priests of the Peoria Diocese. comeandfollowme.org/emmausdays/
Session I: June 10-12, 2022 Working and College men (20's-30's) @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Session II: June 24-27, 2022 High School Juniors & Seniors @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL
Participants deepen their faith and focus on discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By listening to and spending
time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives.
Session 3: July 17-20, 2022 High School Freshmen & Sophomores @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Session 4: July 20-22, 2022 7th and 8th Graders @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S.
Led by seminarians, participants hear God’s call to become real Christian men. The experience includes prayer, talks and activities (i.e. basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, card games)
Bloomington-Normal Cursillo Retreats
The Diocese of Peoria offers Cursillo weekends at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington 4 times a year (2 men's, 2 women's). It's an instrument of renewal and strengthening one’s spirituality. Applications can be found HERE. If you'd like to attend or want more information, please contact Deacon Todd Weber - (309) 473-3487 / toddweber2001@outlook.com.
Next Men's Weekend - #1214 - March 9-12, 2023
Next Women's Weekend - #1215 - June 8-11, 2023
The Diocese of Peoria offers Cursillo weekends at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington 4 times a year (2 men's, 2 women's). It's an instrument of renewal and strengthening one’s spirituality. Applications can be found HERE. If you'd like to attend or want more information, please contact Deacon Todd Weber - (309) 473-3487 / toddweber2001@outlook.com.
Next Men's Weekend - #1214 - March 9-12, 2023
Next Women's Weekend - #1215 - June 8-11, 2023
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreats
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who are ages 16-20. To learn more, contact Mike Pool at (309) 287-7799 or visit their website HERE. Concurrent retreats will take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #151 - February 18-20, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #152 - February 18-20, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who are ages 16-20. To learn more, contact Mike Pool at (309) 287-7799 or visit their website HERE. Concurrent retreats will take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #151 - February 18-20, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #152 - February 18-20, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
52 Sundays for Families
This is a dynamic guide to help you and your family reclaim the Lord's Day with prayer, activities, recipes, and more! It offers simple and insightful ways for your family to spend time together each Sunday learning more about the Catholic faith and having fun while you’re at it. Check out this Sunday's free content HERE. You may also sign up to get weekly reminders and other "Unleash the Gospel" updates. The download for "52 Sundays - 2021" is below.
This is a dynamic guide to help you and your family reclaim the Lord's Day with prayer, activities, recipes, and more! It offers simple and insightful ways for your family to spend time together each Sunday learning more about the Catholic faith and having fun while you’re at it. Check out this Sunday's free content HERE. You may also sign up to get weekly reminders and other "Unleash the Gospel" updates. The download for "52 Sundays - 2021" is below.
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Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of souls, who called apostles to be fishers of men, raise up new apostles in your Holy Church. Teach them that to serve you is to reign: to possess you is to possess all things. Kindle in the young hearts of your people the fire of zeal for souls. Make them eager to spread your Kingdom upon Earth. Grant them courage to follow you, who are the Way, the Truth and the Life; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer to Know Your Vocation Heavenly Father, you created us in such a way that each has a vocation in life to pursue for the good of the whole human race and your Church. Help me to know my vocation and to follow it with joy and dedication. No matter what problem I encounter, let me never lose hope, aware that you have given me the grace and talents to succeed in any vocation you call me to. Amen. |
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The Totus Tuus leadership team of seminarian Luke Olson, Kennedy Record, Robert Pitts and Claire Martens guided the youth faith formation at St. Mary in Pontiac, St. Vincent de Paul in Peoria, the Ottawa Catholic Community, St. Paul in Macomb, and St. Louis in Princeton. - from The Catholic Post
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First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 2, 2021 Congratulations Madelyn Rutherford and Corbin Swofford! |
First Holy Communion and Brown Scapular Enrollment took place with Father Horton at special Masses on August 5th and 9th, 2020
...only for First Communicants and their families. Please keep them in your prayers. August 5th (photos below) Clare Braden August 9th (left to right in photo) Samantha Trost Addison Troha Cole Ferrie Abelin Munoz Kaylee Whitted |
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Podcast From Fr. Mike Schmitz: The Bible In A Year from Ascension
If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. It guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 episodes. You may join at any time and still begin on Day 1...then listen at your own pace. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: ---2-3 scripture readings ---a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word ---a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz This study follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. |
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PRAY
The Story of Patrick Peyton Find PRAYER RESOURCES HERE - and you may commit to the "Pray Together Now" movement. Items to help YOUR family with prayer can be ordered HERE. The inspiring true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire but, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, ends up spending his life championing the message, "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together." |
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TOTUS TUUS 2020 Our parishioner, Claire Martens, a student at Heartland College, was part of the leadership team for the Diocese of Peoria - which took place virtually this summer. |
Traveling Vocations Crucifix
(not taking place during these covid months)
More families are invited to participate in taking home our parish Vocations Crucifix. The prayers only take a few minutes each day to gather together and pray! The sign-up and wooden box with the Crucifix are on the shelves in the vestibule. You may keep a prayer pamphlet and/or card with you at home following the return of the crucifix. Let us pray for the gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life, but also for sacramental marriage and faithful single life. May our prayers help inspire young women and men to be attentive to the Holy Spirit and step forward in faith with generous hearts to follow.
Traveling Vocations Crucifix leads to prayers, awareness at St. Patrick, Wapella The Catholic Post March 13, 2019 article by Jennifer Willems can be found HERE.
(not taking place during these covid months)
More families are invited to participate in taking home our parish Vocations Crucifix. The prayers only take a few minutes each day to gather together and pray! The sign-up and wooden box with the Crucifix are on the shelves in the vestibule. You may keep a prayer pamphlet and/or card with you at home following the return of the crucifix. Let us pray for the gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life, but also for sacramental marriage and faithful single life. May our prayers help inspire young women and men to be attentive to the Holy Spirit and step forward in faith with generous hearts to follow.
Traveling Vocations Crucifix leads to prayers, awareness at St. Patrick, Wapella The Catholic Post March 13, 2019 article by Jennifer Willems can be found HERE.
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A Glimpse at Totus Tuus Training 2019
Follow Me - Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Office of Priestly Vocation 2019 Totus Tuus training is almost complete and our missionaries are ready! Week 1 of 6 for our 5 teams begins June 8! Please pray for our missionaries this summer as they travel to parishes in the dioceses bringing them this awesome program. For more information, see our website - HERE. (Our parishioner, Lydia Martens is helping train college students to lead Totus Tuus events. Seminarian Jacob Martini helped with Totus Tuus at St. John the Baptist last summer.) |
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Our parishioner, LYDIA MARTENS, a student at Quincy University, is in this video... along with several of the college students who came to Clinton during the summer of 2018 or our 3 parish cluster Totus Tuus week! |
Thanks to the TOTUS TUUS TEAM who spent a week with some of our students during the summer 2018! The stories of faith of these 4 young leaders are inspiring and encouraging. They have the JOY of the LORD! Pictured above are Jacob Martini (in seminary at Mount St. Mary's University); Danica Porter (student at University of Iowa); Nick Connor (at Mount St. Mary's University); Jena Brooks (student at Bradley University).
Understand the Parts
of the Mass If it's been a while since you last attended Mass or if you've never really understood what we do and say at Mass, a little brush up will help make the celebration more meaningful. In a short video series, Jeff Cavins makes the Mass come alive by explaining the deep meaning of it all. When we learn more about the Mass and actively participate, we get much more out of it and our lives will be changed. Watch any or all 10 parts HERE. |
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Becoming Catholic If you're interested in the Catholic Church, contact Father Horton, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes begin in the fall each year and candidates are usually brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes are usually held at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Clinton. The classes are for those baptized in another religious tradition, for those who've never been baptized, or anyone who is an adult baptized Catholic and hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-8510. |