2024 Raising Vocations Collection

2024 Raising Vocations Collection

Why is the Diocese starting the Raising Vocations Collection?

The collection will support young people as they encounter Jesus. This collection will help us reach our Diocesan goal of 30 men in seminary formation by 2025.

How does your gift to the Raising Vocations Collection support Vocations?

This important collection supports ministries that help young men and women discover Christ and accompany them on their vocation journey. The collection is supporting ministries and is sending youth to events like Steubenville Conferences, Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth Day, SEEK conferences, and even more.

Vocations Events and other information may be found at the Diocesan website at: www.gbvocations.org.

Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the Raising Vocations Collections.

Click here to view the Raising Vocations Collection 2024 brochure.

To make a gift today, contact the parish office, visit the Raising Vocations Collection website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8123.

FORMED Video of the Month for August – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for August – St. John Nepomucene

“Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family”, is a five episode video series, created by the Knights of Columbus that explores God’s incredible design for marriage and the family. Be inspired by the encouraging stories of spouses and families living out the Lord’s plan for their holiness, even in a chaotic, post-Christian world.

You may view this video called “Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family” on FORMED by clicking this link: https://watch.formed.org/into-the-breach-the-mission-of-the-family.

FORMED! The best Catholic content – all in one place!

Did you know that St. John Nepomucene is welcoming you to sign-up and enjoy FORMED for FREE! Please see the information below and to sign-up, please click the following link: formed.org/signup.

Catechists Needed for the Faith Development Program at St. John Nepomucene

Catechists Needed for the Faith Development Program at St. John Nepomucene

St. John Nepomucene is in need of catechists for grades 7th through 10th for our Faith Development program.

7th – 8th grade classes are held three Wednesdays a month from 6:15 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

9th – 10th grade classes are held once a month on Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon (attend 10:00 a.m. Mass together as a class).

For more information, please contact Tyler at tsterr@stjn.org or by calling (920) 788-9033. The lesson plans are all prepared for you and Sarah in the parish office can help you become VIRTUS trained if you are a new or past volunteer. Please prayerfully consider helping our youth!

July Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

July Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

Some interesting statistics: Catholics in the United States

As of April 2024 — 20% of American adults identify as Catholic, which is a stable number over the past 10 years. The Catholic population is 57% white, 33% Hispanic, 4% Asian and 2% Black. 

June Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

June Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

Here are some interesting facts about the Catholic Church:

* It’s almost 2,000 years old, making it the oldest institution in the Western world! 

* Saint Peter’s Basilica is built on the tomb of Saint Peter, which was discovered during renovations. 

* In the United States, Catholic hospitals employ almost 750,000 people, and one in six patients are treated in a Catholic hospital.