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Religious Education Coordinator – Open Position at St. John Nepomucene

Religious Education Coordinator

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute, WI is committed to follow Jesus’ ways, where our mission is Together We Love, Serve and Share Our Faith. We see our youth Christian faith formation as a beginning to a lifelong spiritual journey.

We are seeking a full-time Religious Education Coordinator who can help us invite, guide and direct our youth in grades 1-11.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Bishop’s message of developing Missionary Disciples, be effective in presenting the Catholic faith in an engaging and positive way, have a strong drive to guide youth into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church, and be creative and open-minded.

Preferred candidates will have a teaching background, credits in religious studies or be willing to attend seminars or classes to further understand Jesus’ teachings.  Prior experience in religious education or youth ministry is a bonus!

The qualified candidate must be a practicing and engaged Catholic, have a good understanding of today’s adolescent culture, be able to communicate effectively with youth and have basic knowledge in current social media platforms and practices.  

We offer flexible hours and administrative support.  Learn more about us at stjn.org.  To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Deacon Dave Van Eperen at dvaneperen@stjn.org.

* VIRTUS training and background check must be completed before start date.

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Registration is filling quickly for the summer at Camp Tekakwitha! 

Registration is filling quickly for the summer at Camp Tekakwitha! 

If you’re looking for an exceptional Catholic summer experience spent soaking up God’s great creation through outdoor adventure and community, consider registering your child(ren) to join us this summer!

Summer sessions begin in early June and run through mid-August for youth ages 6-17. Campers enjoy endless outdoor fun through archery, boating, human foosball, and evening campfires — all while deepening their faith through daily prayer, living Stations of the Cross, Mass, and more.

Feel welcome to email camptekakwitha@gbdioc.org or visit camptekakwitha.org for questions and further information. Come join us!

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Parish Mission at St Raphael – March 5th through March 7th

Parish Mission at St Raphael – March 5th through March 7th

All are invited to a Parish Mission at St. Raphael the Archangel in Oshkosh.  Julianne Stanz, author, storyteller and speaker will be our Parish Mission speaker.

She will be presenting “Embrace Grace: Finding Hope in Thin Places”. The evening topics include “Thin Spaces and Sacred Places”,  “HOPE” and  “Moving into the Deep: All in for Jesus”. 

The three-night Parish Mission is on March 5th, 6th and 7th from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (located at 830 S. Westhaven Dr. in Oshkosh).

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February Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

February Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

Why do we praise God?  Imagine never being taught to say thank you. We would never be truly appreciative of anything we receive in life because we would simply expect it to be done.

The priest, in the introduction to the Eucharistic Prayers, says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!”  We respond, “It is right and just!”

We give praise because it is right to praise God’s goodness. God could easily be less merciful and still be perfectly just. The praise we give to God is partly our just duty but also keeps us mindful of His goodness and love. Let us shout out often during each day: “Lord, I thank you and I praise you!”  Let us remember to do it especially when things are not going well.

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January Explanation Station from Adult Faith Formation Committee

January Explanation Station from Adult Faith Formation Committee

WHY CONFESSION?

If God knows everything, why can’t we just tell him we’re sorry when we do something wrong?  There is a big difference between God “knowing” what we did and his ACT of forgiveness.

For true reconciliation to take place, God wants us to actually say the words, that we are truly sorry, and then to hear the words, spoken by the priest, that we are forgiven. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gave his divine power of forgiveness to his first priests, the apostles. They, in turn, passed that power to others throughout the centuries.

Therefore,  when a priest says, “I absolve you of your sins,” we must hear Jesus Himself, as the human face of God, saying those same words to us. We, as Catholics, are blessed to have this powerful sacrament in our lives. 

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“BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD” Advent Concerts

“BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD” Advent Concerts

As we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ on Christmas, the season of Advent sometimes flies by without us appreciating it. There is a wonderful opportunity to experience Advent – the “Behold the Lamb of God” Advent Concert. Music written and originally performed by Andrew Peterson, features many area musicians and vocalists, especially from St. Katharine Drexel and Holy Cross of Kaukauna and Hollandtown, and St. John Nepomucene in Little Chute. It features Deacon Dave Van Eperen, Lance Lamers, Mike Van Hoof and Tim Van Eperen of St. John Nepomucene parish.

Under the leadership of Nathan Vande Hey, they are now in their 12th year of performing these in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas! It is the story of salvation history in less than an hour. No tickets required, but a free will offering will be taken, with proceeds donated to charity. This year, the program will be presented 4 times and they are listed below:

Wednesday, November 30th – Kaukauna High School at 7:00 p.m.
(sponsored by the Kaukauna Catholic Parishes)

Wednesday, December 7th – St. Nick’s in Freedom – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 12th – Xavier High School in Appleton – 7:00 p.m. (CIA-FMO event)

Wednesday, December 21st – St. Mary Help of Christians in Hilbert (108 S. 6th Street) – 7:00 p.m. (sponsored by the Tri-Parish Catholic Faith Communities – which includes St. John-Sacred Heart Parish in Sherwood and St. Mary of the Seven Dolors in Stockbridge.)

Check it out! Spread the word and invite your students and families. This is open to anyone. Any questions, please contact Deacon Steve Vande Hey at dcnsvandehey@kaucp.org.