Catholic and Expecting?
September 2019 CBU | Six Class Series:
| Day | Time & Location | Topic |
| Wednesday, Sept 11 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Catholicism – Dinner & Catechetical Introduction to Catholicism |
| – God as Father, Identity as sons and daughters | ||
| – Personal Prayer | ||
| – Finding Catholic Community | ||
| – The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion) | ||
| Saturday, Sept 14 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Prenatal |
| – Uterine Function | ||
| – Signs of Pre-term Labor | ||
| – Process of Labor and Birth | ||
| – 2 Videos: Unmedicated labor and Planned Epidural | ||
| – Medications: Epidural, Nitrous and IV Meds | ||
| Wednesday, Sept 18 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Baby Safety: What to Expect When you are Done Expecting! |
| – A local pediatrician will facilitate this class | ||
| – Session will prepare parents for situations that arise in the first moments of life, days and weeks at home…When do you call a doctor? How do you know if your baby is getting enough to eat? How do you manage common emergencies? What about the basics like swaddling and bathing? | ||
| – Session will address safety – water safety, sun safety, and pet safety. CPR is introduced, but this is not a certification course. | ||
| – Resources will be provided for couples interested in understanding charting & the body with Natural Family Planning post-baby. | ||
| Saturday, Sept 21 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Prenatal – Bring Sheet & 2 Pillows to Class |
| -Working with Labor (breathing, relaxation, focus movement and positioning) | ||
| – Veteran Parents/ Babies | ||
| – Cesarean and Induction | ||
| – Tour of Labor and Delivery | ||
| – Postpartum: Hospital Stay and First Day at Home | ||
| Thursday, Sept 26 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Journey to Parenthood – St. Raphael Counselor |
| – Discusses the imminent post-partum experience, communication skills, parental expectations and changing identities for both partners. Pregnant and non-pregnant partners will spend the evening in separate groups facilitated by skilled professionals and returning parents. | ||
| Saturday, Sept 28 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Catholicism – Faith in Your Home & Brunch Pot Luck with Veteran Catholic Couple |
| – *Tentative 9am Mass in Rose Chapel* Near main building Rose Babies entrance | ||
| – Catholic Family Traditions in the liturgical calendar & fostering a Catholic home | ||
| – Prayer (with child & spouse) | ||
| – Power of choosing your baby’s name | ||
| The role of god parents & your authority as parents |
Location
Rose Hospital, Goodstein 3 Room
4500 E. 9th Ave. Denver CO, 80220
November 2019 CBU | 2019 Express Retreat:
| Day | Time | |
| Friday, Nov 8 | 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm | Welcome/Introductions Over Dinner (Provided) |
| 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm | Journey Through Parenthood (Discuss over Dessert) w/ Dr. Langley | |
| Saturday, Nov 9 | 8:00 am | Morning Mass & Baby Blessing |
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Light Breakfast & Coffee (Provided) | |
| 9:00 am – 1:15 pm | Prenatal Sessions with Jessica Potter | |
| 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Lunch Break (Provided) | |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Catholicism: Raising a Catholic Family w/ veteran Catholic couple | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Break | |
| 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Baby Safety with Dr. Hodack | |
| 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Natural Family Planning (NFP) with Caitlin | |
| 4:45 pm | Closing Prayer |
Location
Bella Natural Women’s Care & Family Wellness Center
180 E. Hampden Ave. #100, Englewood CO, 80113