Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
Grades Kindergarten - Confirmation |
Directors of Religious Education
Clinton Sue Neuschwanger (217) 433-8640 Farmer City Melissa Kennedy (309) 846-8218 [email protected] Wapella Abbi Ferrie (309) 361-1333 / Tasha Troha (309) 846-5969 [email protected] |
October 6, 2024 Start Date | Family Formation SJC & SHFC | Religious Education SPW
Clinton
First Class for parents & students - 10:00 a.m. SJC parish hall
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Farmer City
First Class for parents & students - 9:00 a.m. SHFC rectory
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Wapella
First Class - 9:30-10:30 a.m. SPW parish hall
Clinton
First Class for parents & students - 10:00 a.m. SJC parish hall
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Farmer City
First Class for parents & students - 9:00 a.m. SHFC rectory
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Wapella
First Class - 9:30-10:30 a.m. SPW parish hall
SJC and SH Family Formation Program
What is Family Formation? It is a unique family catechesis program which promotes parents as primary educators of their children in the Catholic Faith. Since its beginning, Family Formation has served thousands of families all over the United States and Canada. Through lessons, games, quizzes, stories, and music, solid Catholic teaching is transmitted, and the Faith is brought to life within the family.
How does it work? Monthly parent and child sessions are held in which adults receive catechesis and are taught how to teach their children that month's Home Lessons, while children meet in grade-level classroom settings.
What does that mean? Parents and children’s classes will occur on the first weekend of each month and the following three weekends after the first weekend, the parents will use the packets provided to teach their children.
Example: We will teach parents and children on Sunday, October 6th. Parents will teach their children on Sunday, October 13th, 20th, and 27th or the parents’ choice of days. Then, parents and children will come for another classroom teaching on Sunday, November 3rd.
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Sacred Heart - Family Faith Teachers
Come teach with us! We are looking for teachers and subs to help instruct our children. If interested, please email Melissa at [email protected].
What is Family Formation? It is a unique family catechesis program which promotes parents as primary educators of their children in the Catholic Faith. Since its beginning, Family Formation has served thousands of families all over the United States and Canada. Through lessons, games, quizzes, stories, and music, solid Catholic teaching is transmitted, and the Faith is brought to life within the family.
How does it work? Monthly parent and child sessions are held in which adults receive catechesis and are taught how to teach their children that month's Home Lessons, while children meet in grade-level classroom settings.
What does that mean? Parents and children’s classes will occur on the first weekend of each month and the following three weekends after the first weekend, the parents will use the packets provided to teach their children.
Example: We will teach parents and children on Sunday, October 6th. Parents will teach their children on Sunday, October 13th, 20th, and 27th or the parents’ choice of days. Then, parents and children will come for another classroom teaching on Sunday, November 3rd.
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Sacred Heart - Family Faith Teachers
Come teach with us! We are looking for teachers and subs to help instruct our children. If interested, please email Melissa at [email protected].
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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.
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreats
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who H.S. Sophomores through age 19. 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.
CONCURRENT TEC Weekend - July 13-15, 2024
YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #157
YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #158
Check-in before 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S. - 1201 Airport Rd, Bloomington.
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who H.S. Sophomores through age 19. 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.
CONCURRENT TEC Weekend - July 13-15, 2024
YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND #157
YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND #158
Check-in before 9:00 a.m. @ Central Catholic H.S. - 1201 Airport Rd, Bloomington.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholic
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Szydlik, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes usually begin in the fall each year and candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes in the past have been 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 a baptized adult Catholic who hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-3727.
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Szydlik, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes usually begin in the fall each year and candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes in the past have been 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 a baptized adult Catholic who hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-3727.
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Congratulations to Lynsie, Emmett, Elsie, & Olivia!
They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Sunday, March 3rd, 2024.
They are continuing their preparation for First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 28th.
They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time Sunday, March 3rd, 2024.
They are continuing their preparation for First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 28th.
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Emmaus Days 2024 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 |
Bloomington-Normal Cursillo
Holy Trinity Church & Parish Center, 711 N Main St, Bloomington
Weekend activities take place both in the church and across the street in the parish center.
Men's Weekend #1237 - 6pm Thursday, March 7th - 4pm Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Women's Weekend #1238 - 6pm Thursday, June 13th - 4pm Sunday, June 16th, 2024
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. Applications can be found HERE. If you have questions, contact Deacon Todd [email protected] or Kim Weber [email protected].
Holy Trinity Church & Parish Center, 711 N Main St, Bloomington
Weekend activities take place both in the church and across the street in the parish center.
Men's Weekend #1237 - 6pm Thursday, March 7th - 4pm Sunday, March 10th, 2024
Women's Weekend #1238 - 6pm Thursday, June 13th - 4pm Sunday, June 16th, 2024
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. Applications can be found HERE. If you have questions, contact Deacon Todd [email protected] or Kim Weber [email protected].
Explanatory Mass by Father Horton 6/27/2021 Detailed explanations - beginning before Mass through the St. Michael prayer after Mass - the how and why of each necessary part. You may view it HERE.
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 *** |
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.
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.
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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).