Faith Formation

Programs

The following programs are led/organized by the ICC retreat team.

"Called to Holiness" Silent Retreat & Spiritual Direction

2023 Dates:

To Be Announced

The Immaculate Conception Center is pleased to offer a retreat for Catholics seeking to renew and deepen their faith. The “Called to Holiness” silent retreat weekend provides participants with an opportunity to encounter the Lord’s presence in an atmosphere of contemplation and prayer. Reflections and Scriptural meditations will be offered by a team of lay and religious retreat guides. Spiritual direction will be available throughout the weekend for those who desire it.

The cost of the retreat is $180 per person ($100 for commuters). Space is limited, contact us to secure your reservation for the weekend.

Friday

Arrival 5:00 - 7:00 PM

BYO Bagged Supper

Holy Hour, Beginning of General Silence

Saturday

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper

Morning & Evening Liturgy of the Hours

Mass & Holy Hour, with Confession

Presentations, Guided Lectio Divina, Q/A

Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer

Sunday

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning Liturgy of the Hours

Sunday Mass

Spiritual Direction Time & Private Prayer

Presentations, Sharing, Final Blessing

Departure at 2:00 PM

Adult Bible Study

Wednesdays at 9AM & 6PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study as we explore the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments through book and topical studies. Two study groups meet on Wednesdays at 9AM and 6PM. Scripture studies are offered in partnership with the St. Therese Parish adult faith formation program and are open to anyone in the community, typically running 8-10 weeks in duration. The material cost can be lowered or waived upon request. Please contact us to inquire about current and upcoming study series.

Current Study

First Corinthians

The Church and the Christian Community

September 21 - December 7 (11 weeks)

Wednesdays: 9AM & 6PM

Material Cost: $30 (discounts available)

Please contact us to register.

Men's Weekend of Fasting, Prayer & Penance

Scheduled:

March 31-April 2, 2023

The Immaculate Conception Center is offering a penitential gathering for men willing to fast and pray for the needs of our families, our Church, and our world. The weekend provides retreatants an opportunity to encounter the Lord’s presence through fasting, penance, confession and Eucharistic adoration. An optional 14-mile “Stations of the Cross” pilgrimage is planned for those who are able. The weekend includes a two-night stay and one meal at the conclusion of the fast. There is no charge to participate.

Space is limited, contact us to secure your reservation for the weekend.

Friday

Prior to arrival, suggestion to begin fast at 3:00 PM

Arrival by 8:00 PM

Presentation, Preparation of Intentions

Adoration until Midnight

Saturday

Morning & Evening Liturgy of the Hours

Holy Hour with Confession, Vigil Mass

"Stations of the Cross" 14-mile Pilgrimage

Guided Reflection & Litany of Repentance

Adoration until Midnight

Sunday

Morning Liturgy of the Hours

Blessing of Penitents

Communal Breakfast

Departure at 8:00 AM

Bible & Catechism Readings ~ 2022 Calendar & Checklist

Free to View or Download

Looking for a way to dig deeper into Sacred Scripture? Wanting to improve your understanding of the Catholic faith? Try out our 2022 calendar/checklist of Bible and Catechism readings. With several reading plans, you can find the option that fits into your day, or read at your own pace and use the checklist to track your progress. Our calendar can be easily printed or bookmarked on your mobile device. Click here to view or download the plan.