Adult Formation
Recent Topics
Recent topics and online resources through FORMED (see new login instructions above):
- Sacred Scripture & Sacred Scripture – Divine Revelation
- Mystery of the Church
- The Holy Spirit
- The Lord Jesus Christ
- Salvation History
- Desire for God the Father / Creation
- Blessed Virgin Mary / Communion of Saints
RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults)
At St. Mark one of the best ways to continue your spiritual growth is to participate in RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Whether you are a ‘cradle’ Catholic or wanting to learn what it means to be Catholic coming to RCIA is a great place to start. Everyone is welcome to come and learn about your Catholic faith and help others who are not yet Catholic understand what we believe.
Meetings are held in the rectory basement (use the blue door with gold trim on the west side of the rectory) Saturday following the 8AM mass, arrive by 8:30 for coffee, something to eat and conversation. Meetings start mid September and run through Easter, check out the schedule for this year’s topics and dates.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| September 14 | Introductory Meeting at Parishes / Church Tour |
| September 21 | Desire for God the Father / Creation |
| October 5 | Salvation History |
| October 12 | The Lord Jesus Christ |
| October 19 | Personal Relationship with God Through Lectio Divina |
| October 21 | The Devil and Exorcism – Bradley Campus |
| October 26 | The Holy Spirit |
| November 2 | Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition |
| November 9 | Mystery of the Church |
| November 16 | Blessed Virgin Mary / Communion of Saints |
| November 23 | Prayer and Catholic Devotions |
| November 30 | NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING |
| December 7 | The Holy Trinity – Advent Reflection – Bishop’s Letter |
| December 14 | Sacraments in General / Baptism & Confirmation |
| December 21 | NO CLASS |
| December 28 | NO CLASS |
| January 4 | NO CLASS |
| January 11 | Social Doctrine |
| January 18 | Holy Eucharist |
| January 25 | Church History |
| February 1 | Explanatory Mass, 3:30 – 5:30pm everyone invited |
| February 8 | Moral Life in Christ, Commandments / Beatitudes |
| February 15 | Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick / Penance |
| February 22 | Parish Retreat / 40hrs – Sin and Redemption |
| February 23 | St. Mark Confirmation – St. Mary’s Cathedral |
| February 26 | ASH WEDNESDAY – ATTEND MASS AT YOUR PARISH |
| February 29 | No Meeting – Attend Rite of Election the Following Day |
| March 1 | RITE OF ELECTION – CATHEDRAL |
| March 7 | Medical Ethics |
| March 14 | Sacrament of Holy Orders / Hierarchy |
| March 21 | Sacrament of Holy Matrimony |
| March 28 | Explanation of Triduum |
| April 4 | Practical Catholic Living |
| April 9 | Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper |
| April 10 | Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion |
| April 11 | Easter Vigil |
| April 12 | Easter Sunday |
| April 18 | Four Last Things |
| April 25 | Mystagogy – Baptismal Call to Holiness |
