Education & Faith Formation
At Old St. Joe’s, we see faith formation as a lifelong process. We invite you to consider our educational programs as a way to deepen your connections with our spiritual community while simultaneously fostering your own personal faith.Generations of Faith
Our Generations of Faith program is a whole-parish affair, engaging all generations in our continuing education about the teachings of the church.
Generations of Faith lets us gather the entire parish to learn, pray and share in the life of the St. Norbert College Parish and the wider church. It’s an approach that benefits both our community life and our individual growth.
This academic year, the parish's monthly Faith Festival prepares all ages to actively participate in the Eucharist, connecting catechesis on the revised Roman missal, liturgy, justice and prayer with what we live at home and in the community. The faithful gather in communio to learn about faith, engage in conversations with other parish family members, and be nourished in body and spirit.
Afternoons of reflection during Advent and Lent, plus various retreats for teens and for families with children, allow extended time for catechesis, spiritual reflection and community building.
Additional ministries include our children's liturgy of the Word on Sundays during the school year, vacation bible school in the summer, programs for sacramental preparation, "Protecting God's Children" awareness sessions for adults, various retreats, diocesan youth events, and justice and service opportunities.
For more information, view the calendar below or contact Eileen Gale at 920-403-3474 or eileen.gale@snc.edu.
| Generations of Faith 2012-13: "Knowledge of Scripture is Knowledge of Christ" | |
|---|---|
| Sept. | |
| 26 | Faith Festival |
| 30 | Youth Group |
| Oct. | |
| 10 | Orientation Preparation for Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| 17 | Faith Festival |
| 24 | Preparation for Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| Nov. | |
| 7 | Preparation for Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| 14 | Faith Festival |
| 27 | Advent Retreat - "Meaning of Advent" (Sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis) |
| 28 | Preparation for Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| Dec. | |
| 2 | Advent Youth Group |
| 3 | Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| 4 | Advent Retreat - "Meaning of Advent" (Sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis) |
| 5 | Advent Family Retreat |
| 18 | Advent Retreat - "Meaning of Advent" (Sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis) |
| Jan. | |
| 30 | Faith Festival |
| Feb. | |
| 17 | Lenten Youth Group |
| 20 | Faith Festival |
| March | |
| 3 | Orientation for Confirmation Class |
| 6 | Lenten Evening of Reflection for Families |
| 20 | Faith Festival |
| 24 | Youth Group |
| April | |
| 7 | Confirmation |
| 8 | Sacrament of Anointing |
| 17 | Faith Festival |
| 21 | Sacrament of First Holy Communion |
First Communion Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, April 21, 2013, during the 10 a.m. Mass. All the Faith Festivals begin at 6 p.m.
Fees
Fees include speaker fees, supplies and take-home packets of materials each month. (An additional donation will be asked to cover the cost of meals. No charge for SNC students).
Checks can be made payable to St. Norbert College Parish and brought to the parish office in Todd Wehr Hall or mailed to:
St. Norbert College Parish
Dept. 59
100 Grant St.
De Pere, WI 54115.
| Generations of Faith 2012-13 | |
|---|---|
| St. Norbert College students | Free |
| Singles | $40 |
| Couples | $80 |
| Families | $105 |
Sacramental Preparation
As members of our parish prepare for any of the sacraments of the Church, we urge them to attend, with their families, the weekly Sunday parish Mass and to take part in our Generations of Faith programs. Generations of Faith is our parish’s primary religious education program, so we hope to see every child or teen take full part in “Generations of Faith” for an entire year, ahead of entering into their year of preparation.
First reconciliation preparation sessions are intended for any student in second grade or older who has not yet prepared for the sacrament of reconciliation. First Eucharist preparation sessions are for students in second grade.
| 2012 First Reconciliation Preparation |
|
|---|---|
| Oct. 10 | Orientation Preparation Session |
| Oct. 24 | Preparation Session |
| Nov. 7 |
Preparation Session |
| Nov. 28 | Preparation Session |
| Dec. 3 | Sacrament of Reconciliation |
| 2013 First Eucharist Preparation | |
| Jan. 27 |
Orientation Session |
| Feb. 10 |
Session |
| Feb. 24 | Session |
| March 10 | Session |
| March 24 | Session |
| April 13 | Retreat |
| April 21 | Sacrament of First Holy Communion |