St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
January Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Sometimes you will see priests dressed in long black vestments called cassocks. An interesting fact about cassocks, is that they have 33 buttons which represent the 33 years Jesus lived.
December Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Pope Francis on Advent
Advent,” he said, “is a moment of grace to take off our masks – every one of us has them – and line up with those who are humble, to be freed from our presumption of being self-sufficient, to go to confess our sins (the hidden ones) to welcome God’s pardon, and to ask forgiveness from those whom we have offended. This is how to begin a new life.
November Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
The ACTS Prayer Method
The acronym ACTS stands for adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. This model of prayer prioritizes our time with God so we first approach Him with reverence (adoration), then repent of the sin in our life (confession), then express our gratitude to Him for all He has done (thanksgiving), and finally submit to Him our requests (supplication).
A great habit to incorporate into your daily prayer life.
October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
A great tip for building your faith is to find a good Catholic Community to join or at least a few good Catholic friends to encourage you on. We need community. It is the reason Jesus gathered His 12 Apostles together. When He sent them out, He sent them in pairs. It is not good for us to be alone, even more so as we strive to be disciples in a world that lives so contrary to the Gospel.
Find friendship here at St. John Nepomucene by seeking good Catholic friends or looking into one of our amazing ministries. There is always a place for you here!
September Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
We need to be constantly reminded that “the Church is not a man-made society of like-minded people who are trying to live Christian lives and to exert some kind of Christian influence upon the world. The Catholic Church is a community created and called by God.
Its task is evangelization and salvation: to be an instrument of God’s work in the world focused in the saving and liberating mission of Jesus Christ. It must, therefore, look to the Holy Spirit for the power to accomplish it.
Source: USCCB
August Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
The Catholic Church is the oldest and largest branch of Christianity, with roots in Rome and a history that goes back almost 2,000 years. It was the only Christian church for the first 1,000 years of Christianity, and all other Christian churches today can trace their lineage back to it.
The Catholic Church is led by the pope, who is also the Bishop of Rome, and rules from Vatican City, a separate country within Rome, Italy.
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
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.
May Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
The Chapel where St. Joan of Arc prayed is in Wisconsin!
Formerly located in Chasse, France, the Chapel was moved piece-by-piece to the Americas and it resided for a time on Long Island. Now it is on the campus of Marquette University in Milwaukee. A wonderful place to visit and pray!
April Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
What do you know about the Vatican Swiss Guard?
The Swiss Papal Guard protects the Pope. Wearing uniforms designed by Michelangelo and commonly armed with halberds, they are capable of using heavier weapons if needed. The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft.
Each member is Catholic, male, and Swiss and must complete military training in Switzerland. They must demonstrate good conduct and be at least five-foot-eight in height. The Swiss Papal Guard is the oldest active military unit in continual existence since 1506. They are willing to give their lives for the Pope, in extreme circumstances.
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