Catholic Information Center
December 2018
Advent Art & Prayer: Guided Meditation on Sacred Art & Scripture
Take an hour for yourself this holiday season and learn to meditate.
Sharing Faith Lessons with Children’s Books
Join Glenys to discuss how storytelling and picture books can make faith come alive for children.
January 2019
El ciclo C y el evangelio de San Lucas
Durante esta clase revisaremos la conformación litúrgica del Ciclo que inicia con el Adviento y concluye con la fiesta de Cristo Rey.
Music, Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn how music therapy is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Freedom to Love: A Gospel Guide to Moral Decision-Making
The Gospel approach to making moral decisions.
Engaging Contemporary Prophetic Art: Posters for Hope, Peace, and Social Justice
Artist John August Swanson presents 40 of his Peace and Social Justice posters.
Gallagher Talk: Your One Wild and Precious Life
Fr. Mark-David Janus, CSP will discuss his new book “Your One Wild and Precious Life”.
February 2019
Heaven and the AfterLife
A look at what “might happen” after death and what our faith teaches us.
A Spiritual Journey Through Central America
Join Fr. Bill as he recounts his Maryknoll Pilgrimage in Central America.
De aquí y de allá: Navegando dos Mundos
En esta clase apreciaremos las redes y contrastes entre las culturas.
Adult Confirmation Preparation: Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Come to understand how the Holy Spirit works in your life.
Movies that Matter!
Fr. Bill will lead a discussion on courage, vocation and free will.
March 2019
Dagger John: The Making of Irish America
Learn about the fascinating life of Archbishop John Hughes.
The Road to What’s Next
Define your purpose and move forward toward a fulfilling life.
Bored Again Catholic: How the Mass Could Save Your Life (Live Streamed)
Learn more about participating fully and prayerfully at Mass.
April 2019
Lenten Book Discussion: Bored Again Catholic: How the Mass Could Save Your Life by Timothy O’Malley
A book discussion on understanding and participating more prayerfully at Mass.
Simple Ways to Find Humility in Daily Life
Building the virtue of humility in daily life.
The Gift of the Eastern Catholic Churches
Explore the gifts the Eastern Catholic Churches bring to the universal Church.
Biblical Training Institute for Michigan Catholics 2019: Old Testament
Develop a deep understanding and love for sacred scripture.
May 2019
Teologia catolica del sacramento del Bautismo y curso practico para las platicas del Bautismo
Comprender la teología del bautismo
Adult Confirmation Preparation: Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Come to understand how the Holy Spirit works in your life.
Adult Confirmation Preparation: Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Come to understand how the Holy Spirit works in your life.
June 2019
2019 Biblical Training Institute for Michigan Catholics: Old Testament
Develop a deeper understanding of the Old Testament.
Dispelling Estate Planning Myths and Discussing Estate Plan Tools
Nicholas will explain estate and Medicaid planning.
The Silver Age: What is God Calling Me to Now?
Discussion on life and discipleship after “work” in your silver years.
Plan de vida para hombres y mujeres La necesidad de ser cada día mejores
Identifica y aplica acciones para que encuentres el verdadero sentido de tu vida.
Catholic in Recovery
For those suffering from addictions and unhealthy attachments through the help of twelve step recovery, scriptural reflection, and the sacramental love and mercy provided through the Catholic Church.
Summer Movie Night! Paul: Apostle of Christ
Join us at the CIC as we watch the movie, enjoy popcorn and discuss the film.
July 2019
Paperback Picnic: The Universal Christ
Picnic dinner and book talk with Fr. Joachim Lally, CSP.
Encountering Christ in our Daily Lives
A discussion on the encounter St. Paul had with Christ and how it changed his life.
August 2019
September 2019
Biblical Training Institute for Michigan Catholics 2019
Develop a deep understanding and love for sacred scripture.
Wangari Maathai: Visionary and Environmentalist
Learn more about Dr. Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Program.
Technology, Distraction, and Restless Hearts: Our Roadmap to the Peace of Christ
A conversation about technology stresses, distractions and finding peace through Christ.
October 2019
The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope for and Believe
In depth look at the Universal Christ by Richard Rohr.
Divorce Support Group
Group support for those who are divorced or are in the process of divorce.
Curso Matrimonial
Conozca más acerca de la importancia de las relaciones matrimoniales.
Annual Gallagher Talk Seeing What has Been in Front of You: Art as Sight and Insight
Open your eyes and soul to the spirituality of art.
The True Cost: Documentary and Discussion
Learn about the human and environmental costs of the clothing industry.
November 2019
Technology, Distraction, and Restless Hearts: Our Roadmap to the Peace of Christ
A conversation about the technology stresses and distractions.
Biblical Training Institute for Michigan Catholics 2019
Develop a deep understanding and love for sacred scripture.
Conocer a mi vecino
Entender los problemas de inmigración en los Estados Unidos hoy en día.
December 2019
Mary’s Yes: Being Chosen, Blessed and Favored (An Ecumenical Advent Program)
An Advent evening of reflection and prayer with author Sharon Garlough Brown.
January 2020
Hearing God’s Word: Strategies to Develop Your Listening Skills of Preaching
Learn to become a more active listener of preaching.
The Only 12 Scripture Verses You’ll Need in 2020
Twelve Scripture verses to guide us and inspire us through the new year.
Book Study! Sensible Shoes: A Story About the Spiritual Journey
A study of bestseller, Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey.
Encore Institute: Genealogy – Recording Your Family History and Faith
Creating a history of family and faith with Genealogy.
February 2020
Encore Institute: Adventures in Volunteering
Explore the joys and gifts of volunteering.
March 2020
Lenten Small Group Study: Give Up Worry for Lent!
Wednesdays, March 4 – April 1, 10am-11:30am – Facilitated by Irene Strom, MAT Book Cost: $10.00 Worries! From relationships to health, and everything in-between…we all have them. The question is how do we deal with them? Gary Zimak’s book holds the key! Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable—not just for Lent but for good—and how to find peace in Christ. Join us for this five-week Lenten small group study…
Los 40 días de nuestro camino cuaresmal
Los 40 días de nuestro camino cuaresmal Thursday March 5 and 12 (Jueves 5 y 12 de Marzo) De 7:00 a 8:30 de la noche Facilitada por el Padre Luis García La cuaresma es un tiempo litúrgico que nos permite preparar nuestro ser al encuentro con Dios en la Semana Santa. Revisaremos el sentido del ayuno, abstinencia, simbología cuaresmal. Este taller nos brindara material para nuestra oración diaria por los cuarenta días. Reflexionaremos en ciertas prácticas cuaresmales como lo es…
Irish Saints and Spirituality
Explore Irish legends and learn about the men and women behind them.
August 2021
Garden of Eden and God’s Will for Our Future
Explore the significance of God’s creation of humans the purpose for humanity
Understanding the “Our Father”
Consider the careful structure of the prayer “Our Father”.
September 2021
Nurturing Inner Peace
Explore ways to be intentional about nurturing our inner peace .
Spirituality in a Time of Adversity
Explore the lessons harvested since the pandemic start
Book Talk: Let’s Talk About Truth
Truth and its expression in our culture and lives today.
October 2021
The Life and Message of Sister Thea Bowman: Let Your Light Shine
Celebrates the spirit of of Sister Thea Bowman thru word and art
July 2022
September 2022
November 2022
Interpretación Bíblica y el Libro del Apocalipsis
Interpretación Bíblica y el Libro del Apocalipsis
December 2022
Awaken: An Advent retreat in the Ignatian tradition – Day 1
Awaken to the incarnate God in your life.
Awaken: An Advent retreat in the Ignatian tradition – Day 2
Awaken to the incarnate God in your life.
January 2023
JustFaith: Faith & Poverty: A Biblical Response
How do I respond to poverty and injustice?
February 2023
Transfigure: A Lenten retreat in the Ignatian tradition – Day 1
Be transfigured by the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Transfigure: A Lenten retreat in the Ignatian tradition – Day 2
Be transfigured by the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
April 2023
May 2023
75th Anniversary Spring Celebration
Celebrating 75 years of Paulsit ministry in West Michigan
September 2023
Devout and Dangerous (movie screening)
The story of Father Daniel Berrigan and his brother Philip.
December 2023
The Light Shines In the Darkness: Becoming a Discerning Person This Advent
Awaken to your best Advent and Christmas ever!
The Light Shines In the Darkness: Becoming a Discerning Person This Advent
Awaken to your best Advent and Christmas ever!