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The Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate and Welcoming Candidates is a ceremony during Mass that signifies your desire to continue forward on this faith journey to Become Catholic. At this point, scripture and Mass will become a more integral part of our classes week to week. After Mass, we will enjoy coffee and donuts with the community.

(Christmas Break)

(Christmas Break)

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Our discussion will be an introduction to the Sacraments. Catholics have very tangible ways to experience God, and we will talk a little about this today. Snacks and coffee are provided.

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today you will find out everything you need to know about the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation: the history, purpose, signs, symbols, and more! Snacks and coffee are provided.

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today's discussion will be about the Eucharist (The Real Presence and what we truly hunger for; we will also explore John 6). Snacks and coffee are provided.

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today's discussion will be more about the Eucharist and the tie to Mass (Part 2: Liturgy of the Eucharist). Snacks and coffee are provided.

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today we will learn about the Sacraments of Healing (Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick): who are they for, what do they entail? Snacks and coffee are provided.

Check in at the adult ed room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the classroom for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today we will learn about the Sacraments of Vocation (Holy Orders and Marriage). Snacks and coffee are provided.

President's Weekend-no class

SCHEDULE CHANGE: we will have CLASS first (Morality, Virtues, Forming your Conscience; we will also go over the upcoming Rite of Sending. The Rite of Sending is an important step as we prepare to enter into the Lenten Season. At the Rite of Sending, those preparing for Baptism will sign the Book of the Elect, which signifies their readiness and willingness to be baptized. It is called the Rite of Sending because after that, they are sent to the Bishop where he gives his official blessing on their journey to receive the Easter Sacraments.) After class, we'll go to 11am mass with dismissal after the homily and discussion of scripture until noon. Snacks and coffee are provided.

We will have CLASS first at 9am (Lent: What is this fasting, praying and abstinence about? Why do we smear ashes on our foreheads?? You will find out! We will also review the Rite of Sending which is during the 11am Mass today!) After class, we go to 11am mass with dismissal after the homily and discussion of scripture until noon. Snacks and coffee are provided.

WE DO NOT HAVE CLASS AT ST. GERARD THAT MORNING. Instead, we will travel to St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing to celebrate the Rite of Election with the Bishop. At this ceremony, which begins at 3pm, you and many others who have been on the same journey as you from other parishes, will gather to meet the Bishop. He will give you his special blessing and individually greet you as you prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter Season. Note: this ceremony is NOT a Mass so you will need to go to Mass on your own time sometime this weekend.

We will start with class at 9am. In class today we will walk through what the Sacrament of Reconciliation entails and have a role play so you can see how it is done step by step. We will also go over the upcoming Scrutiny Rites for those preparing for Baptism. Then we will head to 11am Mass where after the homily we will dismiss back to the classroom to discuss the Scriptures. Snacks and coffee are provided.

At 9am our class discussion will be about Prayer: what is it, how to do it, and various forms. Snacks and coffee are provided. Then we will head to 11am Mass where after the homily, we have the First Scrutiny Rite for those preparing for Baptism. During the Scrutiny Rite ceremony, we pray for those being baptized, so that they may be ready to join the Christian Family. We will then all dismiss back to the classroom to discuss the Scriptures. Class will be finished when the 11am Mass is over at noon.

We begin with 6pm Mass, at which those preparing for Baptism are Presented the Creed, then we have dinner while we hear from a few people who have become Catholic in previous years. Then we have time for reflection (Adoration) and discussion before heading home for the evening. Dinner and refreshments are provided!

Due to Spring Break, we do not have our regular class, but since the Scrutiny Rites are required rites for baptism, the unbaptized will be going to the 4:30pm mass to participate in the 2nd Scrutiny Rite today. During the Scrutiny Rites, we pray for those preparing for baptism, so that they may be ready to join the Christian Family in the near future.

NOT MEETING TODAY: Have a happy and safe Spring Break!

Our 9am class today will be about Human Dignity and Social Justice--no matter where we live or what we look like, or our age (etc) we have human dignity and rights that are God-given! Snacks and coffee are provided. We then head to 11am Mass for the 3rd scrutiny for those preparing for Baptism. During the Scrutiny Rite ceremony, we pray for those being baptized, so that they may be ready to join the Christian Family. We will then all dismiss back to the classroom to discuss the Scriptures. Class will be finished when the 11am Mass is over at noon.

We will start with class at 9am. In class today we will talk about Palm Sunday and Holy Week. What differences in the mass/environment will you see? What is the "Triduum"? Why palms? ...and more! Snacks and coffee are provided. Then we will head to 11am Mass, and stay for the entire Mass today to get a full experience of Palm Sunday.

Join us for our Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, where we celebrate the Institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood!

Join us for the Service of the Passion of Christ, commemorating the suffering, crucifixion and death of Christ.

We will walk through the Easter Vigil so you know what to expect, then have lunch provided by some wonderful volunteers from the Women of St. Gerard.

Tonight is the night of all nights, where those preparing to join the Catholic Church will be receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist for the first time!

Not meeting today: Have a happy Easter!

Snacks and coffee are provided