Faith Formation

Job Opportunity: Director of Faith Formation

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We are looking for a Director of Faith Formation for our growing and vibrant church community.  The person in this leadership role will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of our parish faith formation and sacramental preparation.  They will collaborate with the youth minister, staff, and volunteers to fullfill our parish mission to Love God, Love Neighbor, share the Gospel and build the Kingdom of God.

Email resume and cover letter to Rev. Michael Hutchison at office@stjohnsadel.org

 

Thank you to all K-8 families who attended the FAMILY MASS ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH. 

K-8 faith formation in class sessions begin September 25th.  K-5 meets 5:30-6:30 and 6th-8th meets 6:45-7:45.  You can find the MASTER CALENDAR HERE.

Please email office@stjohnsadel.org if you have not received program emails or if you have questions. 

 

2024-2025 Faith Formation

 

If you have any questions about our program, are interested in being a catechists or have questions about being a catechist, please call the office at 515-993-4482.

 

 

 

 

Youth in Action

 

Gabe Heitz, Jacob Crystal, Kathy (she leads the rosary every Sat. AM in front of the abortion clinic), Caleb Crystal and Jack O'Brien praying outside of Planned Parenthood on Army Post Road in the morning on Sat. Dec. 4th. Thank you young men for praying to end aboration and saving lives!!! Keep up this holy work that you are doing. It does make an impact.

Thank you to all of our youth who are making an impact in our world today and for being the face of Jesus.

If you have any questions regarding faith formation or youth group, please reach out to Stephanie Howard at re@stjohnsadel.org or 515-993-4590.

 

Parents---please check out the new resources on our Adult Faith Formation Page as you lead your children back to Mass.

You are your child's first teacher of the FAITH.

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PARENT RESOURCES

AT HOME WITH THE FAITH

Call to Discipleship: Are you Called to be a Catechist?

The ministry of catechesis is greatly important.  The work of a Catechist or Assistant Catechist is a beautiful ministry in which one is called by Christ.  The call to be a Catechist is a call to discipleship:  to build relationships with children and families and share our Catholic faith. Contact the Director of Faith Formation to learn how you can be involved.

 

Second graders celebrate the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Parents and catechists are involved in the preparation process.  The beginning of the year focuses on Reconciliation and receiving the gift of God’s Mercy.  The second half the children continue their journey with Christ learning more about the Mass and Eucharist.

 

 

St. John’s Confirmation is a 1-year preparation process during the 9th-grade year. Confirmation candidates immerse themselves in group study, retreat experiences, service projects and personal prayer.  For more information, contact the Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator.

 

 

Please contact the Director of Faith Formation if your child has not received his or her sacraments.

High School Youth Ministry helps to inspire and encourage young adults to live their Catholic faith and hopes to bring them into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. This is done through Wednesday night 3D (Dedicated Driven Disciples) sessions, retreats, socials, and service projects. 

Adult Faith Formation groups meet throughout the school year.  All are welcome. Check the bulletin or our website (click on "Adult Faith Formation") for more details.