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December Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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.

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November Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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.

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October Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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.

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September Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

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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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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August Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

August Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

Do you know what love looks like? 

According to St. Augustine, love has the hands to help others. Love has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. Love has the eyes to see misery and want in a hurting world. Love has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of our brothers and sisters who suffer. This is what love looks like.

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July Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

July Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

What attracts people to Catholicism?

The Eucharist: Many converts are drawn to the Catholic Church because of the belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This belief is often reinforced through personal experiences during Eucharistic adoration.

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June Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

June Explanation Station – St. John Nepomucene Adult Faith Formation

God expresses His divine will in the ancient law of the Old Testament. Then, God enters human history directly through the person of Jesus, who is the Son of God and one with God in a unique way. In turn, Jesus gives us an enduring way to encounter his presence in what the church now calls the sacraments.

In common things —water, oil, bread, wine, words, touch, a ring, a promise — we meet the holy presence of God. Oh, the beauty of our Catholic faith. 

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Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

Meet Austin & Cheyenne – Catholic Foundation – Green Bay, WI

This year for the Bishop’s Appeal, there are some additional stories about people impacted by diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal.  One of the stories is on Austin and Cheyenne, a couple from St. John Nepomucene who was supported during their marriage preparation. 

Prior to marriage preparation, Cheyenne and Austin did not attend Mass frequently.  They both were raised Catholic and cared about their faith, but it wasn’t the top priority amidst all the wedding planning.  From working on a guest list, to making flower arrangements, going through marriage preparation was another item on their “Wedding To-Do List.”

However, their marriage preparation at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute changed how they view the importance and sanctity of the Mass and marriage itself.

Because of your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal, the diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life provides resources and support for parishes as they walk with engaged couples on their marriage-preparation journey.  These resources have inspired hundreds of couples in our Diocese, including Austin and Cheyenne, to place their faith at the center of their relationship.

To read the full story, please click here!

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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 mid-September 2024. 

Click here to learn more on the OCIA program!