RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic or completing their Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation) please contact Justin Frato to find out more about this process.We currently meet on Thursday evenings September through May from 7-9 p.m. in the Parish Center. For more info on the catholic Faith go toCatholicscomehome.org.
Diocesan C
ardinal Newman Institute Classes at St. Patrick ParishThe new Cardinal Newman Institute of the Diocese of Joliet trains people involved with various areas of formation within the diocese and offers classes to those interested in learning more about their Catholic Faith. St. Patrick Parish is one of the diocesan sites where this training is held. These free course is open to any interested adult, but space is limited so please call Justin Frato at the Parish Office to register as soon as possible.
Cardinal Newman Institute Brochure
Audio Recordings of Talks from Courses at St. Patrick Parish
St. Patrick Spritual Reading Groups
Join Fr. Michael Callea, MIC as he leads an infomative discussion on various sprirtual readings. No preparation required!
Mondays 4:30 - 5:40PM - saints of the Liturgical Year
Mondays 6:30 - 7:40PM = Documents of the Church: Vatican II
Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction
Join your fellow parishioners in the church for an hour of adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament including singing, extended Scriptural readings, and silent meditation. Wednesdays from 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Bible Study
Our parish uses The Great Adventure Bible System, a dynamic, multimedia approach to learning the Scriptures. Please E-Mail Deacon Don Cyr for more information or contact him at 630-553-6671 ext. 14.
Marriage Preparation
St. Patrick Parish is committed to helping couples prepare for a lifelong, joy filled marriage. To accomplish this we ask couples to contact the Parish Office one year in advance to begin the marriage prepartation process. This process includes: meetings with clergy, taking the FOCCUS compatibility inventory and reviewing it with amentor couple, attending the "God's Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage" workshop, as well as several other meetings.
Baptismal Preparation for Parents
Parents wishing to have their children baptized must attend classes to assist them in preparing to raise their children in the Catholic Faith. Call Parish Office to register for class and set date of baptism.
St. Patrick Parish is committed to helping couples prepare for a lifelong, joy filled marriage. To accomplish this we ask couples to contact the Parish Office one year in advance to begin the marriage prepartation process. This process includes: meetings with clergy, taking the FOCCUS compatibility inventory and reviewing it with amentor couple, attending the "God's Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage" workshop, as well as several other meetings.
Baptismal Preparation for Parents
Parents wishing to have their children baptized must attend classes to assist them in preparing to raise their children in the Catholic Faith. Call Parish Office to register for class and set date of baptism.
