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Adult Faith Formation
Our primary goal in religious education at St. John Church is to help our
adults grow in depth and understanding of their Catholic Faith. "Adult
faith formation. . .must be 'the central task in this catechetical
enterprise,' becoming the 'axis around which revolves the catechesis of
childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age.'" Our Hearts
Were Burning Within Us, p.2
Meetings are held on Mondays (usually
once a month) at 7:00 PM in the Gallagher Center. We would be interested
to hear from our parishioners considering any ideas you may have for our Adult
Faith Formation Team.
Activities and Programs range from Bible Study to the purchase of
reading materials from Church to Parenting programs.
More Information, please contact Mrs.
Kim Musille at (330) 454-8044 x 404.
CCD Program for Grades Pre-K
through 8
Our primary goal is to assist the parents of our elementary and
junior high students in teaching the Catholic Faith to their children. We
do this by having weekly Sunday School Classes (Confraternity of Christian
Doctrine - CCD).
We meet each Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM (between Masses).
Coordinators:
Mrs. Kim Musille.
Teachers
| Pre-K |
Linda Daniska |
| Kindergarten and Grade 1 |
Barb Stevens |
| Grade 2 |
Barb Rich |
| Grade 3 |
Charlotte Fisher |
| Grade 4 |
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| Grades 5 & 6 |
Nancy Darrah |
| Grades 7 & 8 |
Kathy Ison |
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| Supervision |
Jim McQuaid |
| Teacher Aides |
Angela Musille & Christopher Stevens |
More Information, please contact
Mrs. Kim Musille by phone 330.454.8044 x 404 or e-mail.
First Communion Activities
Confirmation - Sunday,
December 2008
R.C.I.A.
After many months of study and prayer by the Catechumens, three sacraments are
solemnly celebrated on the Easter Vigil: Baptism, Confirmation, and
the Holy Eucharist.
Through Baptism the catechumens become Christians, being formed into
People of God, adopted children of the Father, with their sins forgiven.
Through Confirmation they become more perfectly the image of the Lord,
since they are signed with the gifts of the Spirit, actually filled with the
Spirit that allows them to give witness to their faith. Then they share in
Christ's sacrifice by receiving the Eucharist at the table of the Lord,
expressing the unity of the People of God. Through these three Sacraments,
the recipients achieve Christian maturity, enabling them to fulfill their
mission in the Church and the world.
R.C.I.A. is looked upon as a spiritual journey for the adults. Three major
stages occur:
 | Those involved learn of the Church, indicate an interest and a desire to
become Catholic, and are eventually accepted as catechumens. |
| During the cathechumenate their faith grows while they are more fully
instructed and receive various rites connected with catechesis. The
completion of this state is the day of the Rite of Election when they
are presented to the Bishop. |
| Thereupon, their spiritual preparation being satisfactory, these people
are presented to the pastor and receive the three above mentioned
sacraments. |
For more information, contact
Deacon Carl
Burkhardt.
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