RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FR. XAVIER ARIMBOOR, Pastor

BISHOP JEFFREY FLEMING

 FAITH FORMATION (K-6th GRADE)

Georgia Miller 406-781-1830

            youthfaith@stannscathedral.org

Sundays 10:45 -11:45 am (K-6th GRADE)

Sundays 10:45 -11:45 am (7th -12th GRADE)

2023/ 2024 Classes 

All are Welcome

Phone  | 406-761-5456 
Fax | 406-761-5457


RCIA / OCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) 

Terri Wassmann 406-452-3853

                       OCIA Schedule 2023/2024/ 202/ / 2023

St. Ann's OCIA 2023/ 2024 Wednesdays - 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm At the Cathedral Rectory

Journey of Faith, Liquori Publishing; Symbolon, Augustine Institute

CLASSES TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Date

Topic

Leader

20 Sept

(Q1) Introductions, Overview of the Year What is Faith (Q2),

Terri

27 Sept

Who is Jesus Christ (Q4),   The Bible (Q5)

All

4 Oct

    Divine Revelation (Q6),        Your Prayer Life (Q7)

Terri

11Oct9

The Holy Trinity (Q3)      Places in the Church (Q11)

Susan

18 Oct

The Early Church (C11), Church History (C12)

Terri

25 Oct

The Saints (Q15), The People of God (C10)

All

1 Nov

The Solemnity of All Saints NO CLASS

8 Nov

The Mass: Liturgy of the Eucharist; What is the Meaning of Mass (Q9), The Sacrament of the Eucharist (C5), Mass Guide

Terri

15 Nov

Catholic Prayers & Practices (Q8), The Church Year (Q10)

Susan

22 Nov

No Class- Happy Thanksgiving

Advent begins Dec. 3, 2023

29 Nov

 Rosary, The Church as Community (Q13)

MASS Immaculate Conception- Dec. 8 Mass 12 pm & Evening

Marie, Susan, Legion of Mary

6 Dec

Mary (Q14)

Legion of Mary

13 Dec Who Shepherds the Church (Q12) Advent Reconciliation TBA Father Xavier

20 Dec

Eschatology: The Last Things (Q16)
 

Terri

27                                            27 Dec

HAPPY CHRISTMAS !       NO CLASS                          Holy Mother of God January 1st

3 Jan 2024

Epiphany of the Lord (Party for Wise Men Seeking Jesus)

Catholic Study Materials to begin Catechumenate Stage of OCIA

Terri

10 Jan 2024

The RCIA Process and Rites (C1), The Sacraments (C2)

All

17 Jan

Sacrament of Confirmation (C4), Sac of the Eucharist(C5)

Terri

24 Jan

Sacrament of Holy Orders (C9), Sac of Baptism (C3), Sac of Matrimony (C8)

Father & Mary Katherine

31 Jan

Sacrament of Penance (C6), Sac of Anointing of the Sick (C7)

Terri

7 Feb

Saying Yes to Jesus (E1),Our Call to Holiness (M5) Living Lent (E2)

Terri

14 Feb

Ash Wednesday

MASS Noon or 6 pm

Lent begins. Information regarding Rite of Election

Terri

17 Feb (Sat.)

Rite of Election @ 3:30 for 4:30pm Mass (or might be Sunday Feb 18th  2 pm)

All

21 Feb

NO CLASS Men's Cum Christo Ursuline Centre Thurs to Sunday N

28 Feb.

Your Spiritual Gifts (M3), The Lord’s Prayer (E6),  Discernment (M4),

Susan

6  March

Conversion A Lifelong Process (M1), The Role of the Laity (M2) Christian Moral Living (C13)

Terri, Steve

3 Mar (Sunday)

Scrutinies Mar 3, 10, 17, 30

Scrutinies: (Sundays) March 3, 10, 17 & 30

  Looking Within (E3),Purification & Enlightenment Period

MASS+

13 March

  Looking Within (E3),     Living the Virtues (M6) Family Life (M7)

All

FRIDAYFridays of Lent

                    11 am

(also note that the Fridays of Lent 11:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross)

20 March

The  Way of the Cross (E5), Easter Booklet, The Meaning of Holy Week (E7)                Soup Kitchen Easter Basket Prep

All

24 March (Sun.)

Palm Sunday Mass- the start of Holy Week Paschal Triduum begins Eve of March 27 to Easter evening prayer

MASS

27 March

The Creed (E4) Prep for the Sacraments Candidate First Reconciliation TBA

March 21, Thursday-   6 pm Chrism Mass

All

      29 March (Fri)                               3PM The Last Supper, Veneration of the Cross Good Friday   Mass

30 March (Sat)

Last Scrutiny 11 am

Easter Vigil Mass: Initiation of the Candidates Catechumens

OCIA Photos 7:45 pm

Mass Fr. Xavier,  Bishop Jeffrey Fleming

3 Apr 

Share Vigil Experiences, Evangelization (M8),

Terri

10 Apr Social Justice, Consistent Life Ethic, The Dignity of Life (C14, 15, 16) All

17 Apr

EASTER VIGIL RETREAT APRIL 17 MEAL WILL BE SHARED

All

OCIA

including Sacrament Preparation

for Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist

Cathechesis for all adults.

Casual discussions of the topics pertinent to our Faith.

All are Welcome

Terri Wassmann, Catechist 406-452-3853

rcia@stannscathedral.org

Pastoral Facilitator| Oceana Kennedy 406-761-5456

Church office hours
Tuesday through Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

office@stannscathedral.org