Religious Education

Advent Activities

Advent Activities for All from Loyola Press:
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/advent/activities/advent-activities-for-all/

Making Advent Meaningful 
https://ourladyofhope.net/wp-content/uploads/Meaningful-Advent.pdf

Kennedy Adventures: 100 + simple Catholic Advent Crafts and Activities for Kids.
https://thekennedyadventures.com/catholic-advent-crafts-for-kids/

To Teach as Jesus Did-Archdiocese of Dubuque
https://mailchi.mp/adeb783f215f/ttajd-december2020-5083978?e=f19c02d921

More Advent Activities
https://www.thereligionteacher.com/advent-activities/


 

  

RCIA  (Rite of Christian Initiation)
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is ready to roll.  If you, or someone you know, are looking to complete a sacrament or sacraments, is interested in joining the Roman Catholic Church or would like to learn more about your Catholic faith…contact Fr. Andy at 319-895-6246 or Linda at 319-540-1190.  Classes will begin in October. 

 

September 16: Parent meeting in church proper and students, grades 4-12^th meet in respective classrooms.  Mass at 6:30 p.m.
September 20: Catechetical Sunday: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
September 23: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School Freshmen/Sophomores only 7-8:30 p.m. 
September 27: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed 10:45 a.m.  Confirmation following Mass.
September 30: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School Juniors/Seniors only 7-8:30 p.m. 
October 2: Homecoming Lisbon & Mt. Vernon
October 4: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  The Feast of St. Francis: Fr. Andrew will have a blessing of pets and animals at 2:00 p.m. in the upper level parking lot.   
October 7:    4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.
October 11: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
October 14: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
October 18: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  Confirmation following Mass.  First Communion Parent meeting: Parents only, lower level 4:00-5:00 p.m. 
October 21: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
October 25: Trunk or Treat   No Faith Formation Sessions
November 1: All Saints.  Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. 
November 4: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
November 8: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. 
November 11: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
November 15: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  Confirmation following Mass
November 18: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
November 22: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  First Communion Zoom meeting. 
November 25: No Faith Formation Sessions
November 29: No Faith Formation Sessions
December 2: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.
December 6: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
December 9: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
December 13: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
Confirmation following Mass.
December 16: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
December 20: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
December 23: Christmas Break
December 27: Christmas Break
December 30: Christmas Break
January 3: Christmas Break
January 6:  Catechist In-service Pre-8^th grade
January 10: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
January 13: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
January 17: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. Confirmation following Mass.  First Communion Zoom meeting. 
January 20: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
January 24: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
January 27: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.  (TBA Retreat Night)
January 31: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
February 3: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.   
February 7: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
February 10: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.
February 14: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. Confirmation following Mass.
February 17: Ash Wednesday Mass   Faith Formation is the Mass
February 21: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
February 24: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
February 27: First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. 
February 28: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.
March 3: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
March 7: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. Confirmation following Mass.
March 10: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
March 14: Spring Break
March 17: Spring Break
March 21: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m. (First Communion Retreat TBA)
March 24: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
March 28:  Palm Sunday
March 31: Holy Week: No Faith Formation Sessions
April 4:  Easter
April 7:  4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m.   
April 11:  Easter Egg Hunt.  No Faith Formation Sessions
April 14: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
April 18: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  First Communions. Confirmation Retreat. 
April 21: 4-8^th Faith Formation 6-7:15 p.m.  High School (9-12) 7-8:30 p.m. 
April 25: Preschool during Mass, K-3^rd following Mass.  Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.  First Communions.
Senior Brunch following Mass.
April 28: Closing Mass 6:30 p.m. 
May 1: Prom Mt. Vernon
May 5: Confirmation 6:30 p.m.