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Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith?

Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (formerly known as RCIA) is the process by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members into its midst or completes the process of Christian initiation. This process involves receiving 1 or all 3 sacraments of initiation which include Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.

During the process of initiation, a person grows in knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church, explores the meaning of the Scriptures for daily life, develops friendships with members of the parish community, learns to pray and worship in the Catholic tradition and discovers the joy of serving others.

If you are interested in learning more about this process or the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office at (920) 788-9061 and ask for Deacon Dave Van Eperen and he will provide you with more more information. You may also email him at: dvaneperen@stjn.org. Lessons are set to begin around the end-of-September 2025. 

Click here to learn more on the OCIA program!

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Are you a Catholic Young Adult Woman discerning your call from God?

Are you a Catholic Young Adult Woman discerning your call from God?

The world needs you. God calls you. We invite you…with other Catholic Young Women to our Vocation Discernment Retreats or invite us to meet you where you are.

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to a coffee house visit on August 7th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to Sister Mary Ann at (920) 320-1627 to set up an appointment.

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Voices of Peace Gospel – Music Festival 2025

Voices of Peace Gospel – Music Festival 2025

All are welcome to join us on August 15th and August 16th at the Hilbert Civic Park located on Highway 57/32 in Hilbert, WI. The “Voices of Peace” will host their 20th annual Gospel Fest from 11 am until 7 pm on Friday, August 15th and 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday, August 16th.

No admission fees will be charged, just a freewill donation with 100% of the monies going back to the bands. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your family and be ready for a spirit filled weekend. Please NO carry-ins!

There will be 15 performing groups, playing country, bluegrass and southern gospel music from across the country. Food, snacks and refreshments will be available on the grounds. Brats and hamburgers on Friday and Saturday; fish fry on Friday and chicken breasts on Satruday.

For more information, please contact Bud or Carolyn McAtee at (920) 756-3830 or (920) 470-0423. You may send an email to Bud at bud.mcatee@gmail.com or visit the website by clicking here!

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December Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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.

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November Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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.