Confraternity of
Christian Doctrine (CCD) Grades Kindergarten - Confirmation Directors of Religious Education
Abbi Ferrie / Tasha Troha stpatrickwapellaccd@gmail.com |
CCD Snack Sign-Up!
Please review the available "Sign Up Genius" slots HERE. There are about 40 students in our program this year. Thank you so much for your help...we appreciate it very much! ~ Abbi & Tasha, Directors of Religious Education at SPW |
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Vocations Crucifix
Beginning December 2023, each week a different CCD family will be 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 December 2023, each week a different CCD family will be 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.
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
No Class March 14, 21, 28
No Class April 4, 11
April 18 - Saint John Henry Newman HERE
April 25 - Catholic Symbols (A.K.A. Catholicism is for the Birds) HERE
May 2 - Divine Providence HERE
May 9 - Listening to the Spirit HERE
No Class May 16, 23
May 30 - FINAL CLASS before Father leaves - "Potpourri" HERE
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
No Class March 14, 21, 28
No Class April 4, 11
April 18 - Saint John Henry Newman HERE
April 25 - Catholic Symbols (A.K.A. Catholicism is for the Birds) HERE
May 2 - Divine Providence HERE
May 9 - Listening to the Spirit HERE
No Class May 16, 23
May 30 - FINAL CLASS before Father leaves - "Potpourri" HERE
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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 or 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) *** June 27 - EXPLANATORY MASS HERE *** |
Bloomington-Normal Women's Cursillo
Holy Trinity Church & Parish Center, 711 N Main St, Bloomington
Weekend #1217 - 6pm Thursday, November 9th - 3pm Sunday, November 12th, 2023
Cursillo in Christianity is a lay movement within the Church that, through God's grace, seeks to enable faith to come to life in the uniqueness of each person. It is an instrument of renewal to help faith be strengthened, lived, and shared.
To register, contact Kim Weber kimwber2001@yahoo.com by October 31st. Weekend activities take place both in the church and across the street in the parish center. Applications can be found HERE.
Holy Trinity Church & Parish Center, 711 N Main St, Bloomington
Weekend #1217 - 6pm Thursday, November 9th - 3pm Sunday, November 12th, 2023
Cursillo in Christianity is a lay movement within the Church that, through God's grace, seeks to enable faith to come to life in the uniqueness of each person. It is an instrument of renewal to help faith be strengthened, lived, and shared.
To register, contact Kim Weber kimwber2001@yahoo.com by October 31st. Weekend activities take place both in the church and across the street in the parish center. Applications can be found HERE.
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreats (FUTURE DATES TO COME....)
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 take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #153 - July 7-10, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #154 - July 7-10, 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 take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #153 - July 7-10, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #154 - July 7-10, 2023
Check-in by 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S.
Emmaus Days 2023
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/
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/
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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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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 Derick, 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. |