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Dance Concert — March 25-27, featuring Juan Diego Catholic High School’s Dance Company, 7 p.m. in JDCHS auditorium, 11800 South 300 East, Draper. Cost: adults $8; seniors & children under 16 $5; SCC students, alumni and faculty free. Tickets sold at the door. >>>

Support for families with children with special needs

SALT LAKE CITY — Almost 10 years ago, when Dr. Wendy L. Hobson-Rohrer, a professor in the Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine, worked with underserved women and children at the South Main Clinic, she noticed something that concerned her.   >>>

Encounter Christ Jesus through the Gospel and experience love

SALT LAKE CITY — About 300 people from throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City attended the diocesan Lenten retreat at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish March 7.  >>>

Se dan cita cientos de hispanos

SALT LAKE CITY — ¿Cómo vivir una Cuaresma más profunda?, fue el título del Retiro Diocesano de Cuaresma que se llevó a cabo en Saint Vincent de Paul. >>>

Biblical scholar to present Scriptural reflection

SALT LAKE CITY — Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., who teaches Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, will speak March 25 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, reflecting on the Scripture readings that will be used at the Chrism Mass. >>>

4 Minute Reflection - Reflection 9: The Eucharistic Prayer, Part I

The Mass is overflowing with spiritual power in many elements and the Eucharistic Prayer along with Communion is the center and summit of the entire celebration. There are four principal Eucharistic Prayers and what happens during these prayers is truly spectacular. It is the pre-eminent liturgical prayer of the Church.  It is a single liturgical act, consisting of several parts woven together as a beautifully crafted masterpiece. In each part, we are called to fully attentive listening, responding, singing and praying; encountering the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as active participants in these proceedings. As we contemplate what is really happening at Mass, the wisdom of the Church’s insistence on our participation at Mass every weekend becomes more and more clear. >>>

IC staff win Better Newspaper awards

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation deepens our bonds with God and the community

When we sin we turn our backs on God and our entire community. We, because of our selfish pride in our individualism, may not wish to believe this, but it is true nonetheless. My sins, or your sins, affect more than just me or you. None of us goes through this world alone; our actions affect others. If we sin, we bring down the whole Body of Christ, just as our good works build it up. >>>

A new model of catechumenal formation needs promotion

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is one of the most successful features of post-Vatican II liturgical renewal. It replaced the old inquiry class model, in which the priest (generally a priest) taught the inquirer (or inquirers) doctrine and morals. The place of formation was the classroom, the symbol was the blackboard, and the leader was a lecturer. This model continues in some parishes today. >>>