Religious Formation Ministries
RCIA Sponsor
Weekly Sunday commitment plus occasional retreat experiences and adult formation offerings. Listen to and share faith with an adult who is inquiring into the Catholic faith and/or preparing for full initiation into the Catholic faith. Contact Person: Barbara Wiley 499-4340 495-1886 ext. 11
Adult Confirmation Sponsor
Weekly commitment. To listen and share faith with an adult member of the community preparing to celebrate Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. Sunday meetings. Contact Person: Barbara Wiley 499-4340 495-1886 ext. 11
Confirmation Sponsor
Discuss, listen to, and share faith with an 11th or 12th grader preparing to celebrate Confirmation. Twelve to fifteen meetings on Sunday mornings. Willing to share in a service project with the candidate. Program begins in September; ends after Easter. Must have completed VIRTUS training and background check. Contact Person: Pat & Peggy Patrick 588-1080
Confirmation Stage I Catechist (9th-10th Grade) Leader, Co-leader, Assistant
Commitment from October through May for 1 hour classes per Monday or Tuesday evening. Requires training and preparation time. Must have completed VIRTUS training and background check. Contact the Religious Education Office 495-1886 ext. 11
Middle School Faith Formation (Grades 6-8) Leader, Co-leader or Assistant
Assistant Lead/teach twenty-four (24) one-hour faith formation sessions on ei ther Mondays or Tuesdays from October through May. Requires training and preparation time. Must have completed VIRTUS and background check. Contact the Religious Education Office 495-1886 ext. 11
YPFF (Young People's Faith Formation)
Leader - Co-Leader - Assistant Lead/Teach thirty (30) 1-hour faith formation sessions on Wed. 4:30pm or 6:30pm afternoons or evenings from Oct. through May. Attend in-service meetings. Background and support materials provided Must have completed VIRTUS and background check. Contact the Religious Education Office 495-1886 ext. 11
YPLW (Young People's Liturgy of the Word)
Prayer Leader or Assistant. Lead children in Sunday Liturgy of the Word celebration, Sept.-April. Review program material prepared by planners. Assistant: Assist YPLW leader. Must have completed VIRTUS and background check. Contact the Religious Education Office 495-1886 ext. 11
Youth Ministry (YOA)
Young adults, adults and parents willing to help our youth develop their ministry with each o ther. Sunday ga therings, socials and fellowship events, service projects, retreats and missions. Must have completed VIRTUS training and background check. Contact Person: Cindy Laufer at 647-4168
Junior High Youth Ministry - (JYOA)
Young adults, adults and parents willing to help our middle school youth develop a peer ministry with each other. Sunday gatherings once a month for socials and fellowship and Christian formation, service and other activities. Must have completed VIRTUS training and background check. Contact Persons: Jamie Murla 753-1298 Rebekah Jansen 679-1450
Cross Stitchers and Sewers
Anyone able to cross stitch simple designs for RCIA Stoles. Contact Person: Barbara Wiley 499-4340
Landings
"Returning" Catholics meet with practicing Catholics for support and guidance in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Two 5-week sessions each year. robertshanksusan@msn.com Contact Person: Hank and Susan Roberts 490-0974
