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
Here is one main reason people choose to be (and remain) Catholic:
Jesus founded a Church, not just a book.
Catholics believe Jesus established a visible Church, built on the apostles, with Peter as its head (Matthew 16:18). The Catholic Church traces its leadership and teaching authority directly back to them through apostolic succession.
This means the faith isn’t reinvented every generation—it’s handed on.
December Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
What are some ways I can help my family and friends love Jesus more deeply?
Practice Forgiveness —
Model forgiveness when you are wronged, and extend grace, mercy and patience in your interactions.
Be a Living Example —
People learn more from what you do than what you say. Let them see that Jesus is your top priority, especially during challenging times.
Talk about Jesus —
Make Jesus a part of everyday conversations.
Foster Godly Friendships —
Surround yourself with people who might want to strengthen their walk with Jesus.
November Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
It’s important for us as Catholic Christians, as we defend our faith, to note that we do not worship Mary or the saints; we HONOR them and ask for their intercession, just like asking a friend to pray for us. One beautiful way to ask for Mary’s intercession is to pray a daily Rosary to encourage deeper devotion to her and to bring us closer to Christ.
Blessed Mother, pray for us. Jesus, have mercy on us.
October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
Here are some fun facts about our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV!
He likes to play Wordle; he watched the movie, Conclave, before the conclave began; he has a Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics; his favorite sport is tennis; his birthday is on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is September 14th; young Pope Leo was the smartest boy in his class; he is a White Sox fan and he was the editor-in-chief for his school yearbook.
September Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation
The Fisherman’s Ring
Did you know that each pope wears a custom ring engraved with his name? The ring, called The Fisherman’s Ring, depicts Saint Peter in a boat, a reference to his role as a fisher of men. The tradition of destroying the ring after each pope’s death was changed in 2013 when Pope Benedict XVI resigned. Instead of being destroyed, a deep cross was carved into his ring so it could no longer be used.
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