St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Xavier High School Preview Night – October 14th
Xavier High School is holding their Preview Night on October 14th. We would love to welcome some of your families! To RSVP, please contact the school at (920) 733-6632 or click this link: bit.ly/XHSPN2024.
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!
Retreat Ministry with SPIRITUS
SPIRITUS is hiring young adults to serve as part of a missionary team, leading students into an encounter with Jesus and igniting their faith.
From mid-August to mid-May, SPIRITUS missionaries travel throughout Wisconsin facilitating retreats for Catholic students in grades 2nd through 12th. Missionaries receive a monthly stipend, one-on-one mentoring, spiritual direction, food, lodging, health insurance and a $3,000 completion stipend. They live in community, deepen their faith, and embark on a joy-filled year of service!
You may also visit spiritusministries.org for more information and to learn about SPIRITUS.
Applications are due July 1st. Scan the QR code to learn more!
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.
Missionary Leadership Institute – Diocese of Green Bay
For parish leaders, both staff and volunteers! Imagine what our communities would look like if each parish had a group of staff and parishioners formed and equipped to accompany others and serve as leaders in any ministry.
The Missionary Leadership Institute is designed for a wide variety of parish leaders to:
* discern their vocation, their particular call to holiness
* be formed as leaders who will evangelize and disciple others
* serve more effectively as lay ecclesial ministers (parish staff)
For more information, please visit: www.gbdioc.org/institute. You may also contact Jamie Whalen, Lay Leader Formation Director at (920) 272-8268 or via email at: jwhalen@gbdioc.org.
March Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Lent is the perfect time to practice the gift of love and form a lifelong habit. How are we doing on the following commandment of love?
When asked which commandment was the most important, Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37–39)
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