Christian Formation Committee

Jesus said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."  ~ Mark 16:15

Christian Formation is a leadership group of parish members, chosen through discernment, who together with the pastor guide the direction of Christian Formation for adults, teens and parish youth.

Christian Formation is a consultative body commissioned to provide counsel.  The focus of Christian Formation is on mission, not management. 

Responsibility

The primary responsibilities of Christian Formation members are to:
*  Act as the stewards of the parish mission statement
*  Engage in a continuous process of planning
*  Promote full and inclusive participation of the whole parish community

The Christian Formation is governed by bylaws following the norms outlined by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 

Membership

Christian Formation members are discerned from among parish membership and serve three year terms. The committee consists of nine members at large and two youth representatives, plus the parish priest(s).

Christian Formation Members are:

* Maria Pascante - Chair
* Michael Furst - Chair - Elect
* Gina Kurtz - Secretary
* Darcy Hinz - Parish Council Liaison
* Pam Enright
* Steve Festabend
* Julie Jensen
* Renee Larson
* Carie Mueller
* Mariann Van Winkle

Staff/Ex-officio Members:
* John Thompson - Youth Ministry Director
* Claire Hoffmeyer - Assistant Youth Ministry Director
* Dawn Van Dorf - Child Ministry Director
* Fr. Kenneth Knippel - Pastor
* Fr. Phillip Bogacki - Associate Pastor

Minutes
Christian Formation Committee meets on Common Leadership Night.  The minutes are approved via email and posted.

September 2011
Minutes April 2011
Minutes February 2011
Minutes December 2010
Minutes October 2010
Minutes September 2010
Minutes June 2010
Minutes April 2010

Sub-Committees
The three subcommittees of Christian Formation are:
Respect Life
Vocations
Youth Board



Back to Parish Council. 
View Parish Leadership Organizational Chart.