BE SHARPENED
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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: Sure thing! Bring him to the session and we will get his info there to get him materials for the sessions.
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.
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.
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
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
LOCATION – Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 4th Floor Auditorium
DATES – October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28
TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM
DATES – October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30
TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM
LOCATION – Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 4th Floor Auditorium
DATES – November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9
TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM
DATES – November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11
TIME – 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Event Calendar
JOIN A COHORT
If you are a male between the ages of 18-39 who is interested in being a part of Iron Sharpens Iron, and growing in faith and community you can sign up for a Cohort here. We are still finding locations for some neutral gathering spaces and will have those dates and locations updated and ready for registration to launch soon.
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]