Iron Sharpens Iron: A Ministry for Catholic Men

FAQs

Q: What is Iron Sharpens Iron?

A: Iron Sharpens Iron is a Catholic young adult men’s ministry (18-39 year olds) focused on understanding ​God’s call on the life of a man and equipping men with practical tools to thrive in today’s world as ​representatives of Jesus Christ.

Q: Who is it for?

A: The men’s ministry is for 18-39 year old’s in the Diocese of Orange. It is for the single, married, ​separated and widowed man. It is for the man who has kids and who does not.

Q: Where will it be?

A: We will have 3 different options running at the same time. Two will be in person and one will be ​online. If you need to attend a different location or jump into an online session because you will miss ​an in person session, cool! We will set you up for success. Just let us know.

  • Christ Cathedral Pastoral Center (4th Floor)
  • Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Neutral locations throughout Orange County
Q: What is the commitment?

A: Iron Sharpens Iron is comprised of three, four-week series. You can take it one series at a time or do all ​three, four-week series in a row. We will have breaks in between each series to host men’s fellowship ​nights throughout Orange County and allow men to simply socialize.

Q: What do the nights look like?

A: Every session will consist of time for fellowship and friendship, video episodes from the Knights of ​Columbus “Into the Breach” series on relevant masculine topics by some of the biggest names in the ​Catholic world (e.g., Jeff Cavins, Jason Evert, Dr. Scott Hahn, Curtis Martin, Fr. Mike Schmitz), small ​group opportunity for reflection and practical tools exploration. If requested, there will be battle ​buddy’s to pray with you.

Q: I told a friend about it, can he come?

A: Sure thing! Bring him to the session and we will get his info there to get him materials for the sessions.

Q: This is during dinner time and a guy’s got to eat! Will there be food?

A: It is all good. Although we want you to be at all the meetings and feel that you will get the most value ​by attending all the meetings, the sessions are independent. We want you here because we know the ​Lord wants to do something special but also understand life happens.

A: Totally agree. At the neutral venues, there will be the option to purchase food and drinks. Light ​refreshments will be served at Christ Cathedral.

Q: What is the cost?

A: The ministry is free to attend. Bring some money if you would like to purchase food or beverages at the ​neutral venues for in person cohorts. When we offer special Iron gatherings, there will be some cost ​associated with those events.

SERIES DATES & LOCATIONS

Additional locations and dates are being created at local restaurants and breweries.

SERIES ONE: AUG – SEPT (IN-PERSON SESSIONS)

LOCATION – Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 4th Floor Auditorium

DATES – August 19, August 26, September 9, September 16 (September 2 is Labor Day and offices are closed)

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

SERIES ONE: AUG – SEPT (VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP)

DATES – August 21, August 28, September 11, September 18 (September 2 is Labor Day, so there will be a break September 4 to keep consistency)

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

SERIES TWO: OCT (IN-PERSON SESSIONS)

LOCATION – Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 4th Floor Auditorium

DATES – October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

SERIES TWO: OCT (VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP)

DATES – October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

SERIES THREE: NOV – DEC (IN-PERSON SESSIONS)

LOCATION – Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 4th Floor Auditorium

DATES – November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

SERIES THREE: NOV – DEC (VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP)

DATES – November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11

TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM

QUESTIONS?


DJ BERNAL
Iron Sharpens Iron Director

210-538-4402
[email protected]
djbernal.com

TRICIA TEMBREULL
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry and Evangelization

714-321-8132
[email protected]