Christian Education and Formation Ministries
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| Advisors, High School |
| Purpose: To lead small groups in high school and Confirmation faith formation. |
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| Athletic Board |
| Purpose: Direct an athletic program for youth of the parish in grades 5 - 12 and their families that fosters Christian values and promotes community |
| Activities: Coordinate all aspects of the SJV athletic program - concessions, coaching, tournaments and gym scheduling and supervision. Current athletic programs include: volleyball, basketball and track. |
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| Athletic Coaches |
| Purpose: To provide knowledgeable leadership for our athletic program. |
| Activities: Coaches are needed for grades 5 through 8 in basketball, volleyball and track from August through May. |
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| Athletic Program Volunteers |
| Purpose: To assist the Athletic Department with its many duties. |
| Activities: Varied positions and time commitments, to include gym supervision, concession stand workers, tournament organizers and team managers, among others. |
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| Baptism Preparation |
| Purpose: Prepare parents for baptism of a child. |
| Activities: Leader couples present a video series and lead further discussion. These classes are offered 11 times per year. |
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| Best of Friends |
| Purpose: Respite care for caregivers who take care of family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia. |
| Activities: On Tuesdays and Fridays helpers are needed to provide lunch, socialize and direct crafts and activities. |
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| Catechists |
| Purpose: Volunteers serve as teachers of the faith to students in grades K4-8. |
Activities: Training is provided. Program year runs September to May.
Contact will be made in spring for the following school year. |
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| Catechists - Junior High |
| Purpose: To lead small groups in junior high faith formation |
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| Children’s Liturgy of the Word |
| Purpose: Children age 4 through grade 4 are dismissed from Mass to hear the Scripture at a children's level. |
| Activities: Volunteers leave with the children during the Mass and lead them in song, prayer and reflection. The volunteers return with the children at the presentation of the gifts. |
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| Christian Formation Board> |
| Purpose: This discerned board defines and develops the policies that govern the operation of the parish Christian Formation programs. |
| Activities: To include long-range planning, social activities and new member registration |
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| Christian Formation - High School |
| Purpose: Faith formation 9th grade through 11th grade Confirmation. |
| Activities: Meetings are Sundays as scheduled by Advisors. |
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| Christian Formation - Junior High School |
| Purpose: Christian Formation of Jr. High students and leader of personal faith groups. |
| Activities: Instructional classroom work, service projects and social events. |
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| Confirmation - Adult |
| Purpose: To prepare adults, age 19 and up, for the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
| Activities: Meets twice per month, October to Pentecost to gain an adult understanding of faith. |
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| Confirmation Retreat Team - Year I and II |
| Purpose: To be strong faith leaders on high school confirmation retreats. |
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| Continuing Faith - Senior High School |
| Purpose: To continue informal faith formation to youth after Confirmation. |
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| Global Youth Mission |
| Purpose: International ministry opportunity to interact with people, their life, their customs and their faith. An Archdiocesan sponsored event. |
| Activities: Activities include a wide range of experiences such as teaching Bible school, doing simple home repairs and construction. |
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| Grief Ministry |
| Purpose: Give support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. |
| Activities: Contact the grieving family and provide the offer for prayer and support. |
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| Home and School |
| Purpose: Give An organization working to enhance the educational and spiritual environment of St. John Vianney School. |
| Activities: School fund-raising events, communications, enrichment, resource management, socials, spiritual events. |
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| Initiation of Children |
| Purpose: A program that follows the RCIA, but focuses on children or youth in preparing them for any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation. |
| Activities: A family evaluation is done and a custom program is designed. |
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| Library Volunteers - Parish |
| Purpose: Staff the Parish Library on Sunday mornings during the school year. |
| Activities: Shelving of books. |
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| Men’s Ministry |
| Purpose: An interested group of men who get together to discuss readings for the upcoming Sunday liturgies. |
| Activities: Interested individuals meet once a week in small groups for a Gospel reading discussion. Then, as a large group, join together to share their thoughts. Periodically, the group will hold social functions, such as dinners that include spouses. |
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| Metro Bible Study |
| Purpose: To further the education of scripture via a Catholic Bible study group. |
| Activities: Meets at Holy Apostles on Wednesday evenings or SJV on Thursday mornings during the school year for Bible Study. |
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| M.O.M.S. (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) |
| Purpose: To allow stay-at-home moms to connect with each other and themselves spiritually. |
| Activities: A 6-week series and discussion. Babysitting is included. |
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| Peer Ministers |
| Purpose: High school teens help with staffing and support of Teen Activity Center Day. |
| Activities: Ministers offer faith and leadership support to junior high teens through games and conversation, Wednesday afternoons, 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
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| Pre-Marriage Inventory |
| Purpose: To help engaged couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage. |
| Activities: Married couples assist engaged couples in taking and discussing the pre-marriage inventory. Training is provided through the archdiocese. |
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| Renew |
| Purpose: Help people share faith in small groups and form a community. |
| Activities: Meet as frequently as each small group decides. Focus each meeting on a study book, Scripture or topic. Group leaders are always needed to facilitate the meetings. |
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| Retreats - Adult |
| Purpose: Plan and organize the adult retreat held annually in January. |
| Activities: Beginning in September the team will select a theme, coordinate liturgy, music, social and other activities that will support the retreat. |
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| R.I.S.E.N. (Religious Instruction Special Education Needs) |
| Purpose: To provide Christian Formation for individuals with cognitive disabilities age 3 through adult, either as a supplement to the traditional Christian Formation program or as the primary program. |
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| Rite of Christian Formation for Adults (RCIA) |
| Purpose: Prepare individuals to become Catholics and initiate them into the Church. |
| Activities: A 9-month process including Sunday morning sessions called “Breaking Open the Word” (mid October through Easter) and Monday evening catechecial sessions held twice per month. |
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| St. John Vianney Parish School |
| Activities: St. John Vianney School welcomes kindergarten through grade 8 students and their parents to formation in Christian values, academic excellence and social awareness. |
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| School Board |
| Purpose: This discerned board defines and develops the policies that govern the operation of the educational programs at the parish school and supports the principal in the implementation of these policies. |
| Activities: Develop and set the budget; write policies for the school; public relations/communications; long-range planning. |
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| School Day Helpers |
| Purpose: To support the school and its students by assisting in curriculum and administrative areas such as computer class aides, clerical work, library aides and lunchroom monitors. |
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| Scouting |
| Purpose: To provide an educational experience concerned with values. It is designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills and service. |
| Activities: Age appropriate activities and field trips. |
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| Service - Junior High/High School |
| Purpose: To provide contacts and reference material for service work and to lead or support service events throughout the year for teenagers in 7th grade through 12th grade. |
| Activities: Make a Difference Day, Workcamps, church cleaning, etc. |
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| Special Needs Ministry |
| Purpose: Individuals with special needs are invited to be part of the Christian Formation programs. |
| Activities: To give one-on-one support to meet the special needs (physical, mental or cognitive disability) of an individual as it pertains to the Christian Formation programs in our parish |
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| Teen Activity Center Day |
| Purpose: To provide adult supervision for Teen Activity Center. |
| Activities: Adults offer their presence for various scheduled Wednesday afternoons, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. throughout the academic year. |
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| Theology On Tap |
| Purpose: A special series for young adults held for 4 weeks during the month of July. |
| Activities: Young adult committee members are needed to prepare content and be small group leaders. |
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| Vacation Bible School |
| Purpose: For children in grades K4 through 4. This is a one-week Scripture based Bible school held during summer. The theme for each day is related to Catholic teachings and referenced with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. |
| Activities: Adult volunteers and students in grade 5 and up are needed for a variety of tasks. |
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| Vocations |
| Purpose: To encourage people to pursue religious vocations. |
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| WorkCamp |
| Purpose: A week-long pilgrimage to serve those who are in need. |
| Activities: Repairing homes, simple construction, painting, etc. to allow people to remain or return to their homes. |
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| Zion Adult Team |
| Purpose: To provide support to the Zion Core Team through active participation in events and activities planned. |
| Activities: Faith and social activities through the year, in conjunction with Zion Core Team and youth group. |
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| Zion Core Team |
| Purpose: Youth leaders provide avenues of worship, community, retreats, social and prayer. |
| Activities: Music, Bible study, conversation, prayer, social activities: handled in meetings, Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. |
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| Zion Youth Group |
| Purpose: To provide avenues of worship, community, retreats, social and prayer. |
| Activities: Bi-weekly meetings in the Teen Activity Center, Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Meetings provide music, Bible study, conversation, prayer, and social activities. |
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