“To convert somebody, go and take them by the hand and guide them.”
-St. Thomas Aquinas
Lifelong Faith Formation
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) CATECHIST
Lead sessions for adults interested in joining the Catholic Church, supporting them as they journey toward the Sacraments of Initiation through prayer, instruction, personal reflection, and faith sharing.
Requires a love of Catholic faith and the ability to welcome all.
6-12 month commitment, which includes weekly catechetical sessions.
St. Joseph Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
BAPTISM HOSTS
Greet baptismal families at church on the day of baptism and guide them through the Mass.
Baptisms are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, and participation is based on your availability.
St. Joseph Parish Baptism Information
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
PARENT PREPARATION SESSION FACILITATOR
Prepare parents for the baptism of their child through small group discussion, presentation of the various symbols and their meanings, and walking through particular steps.
Requires a sense of hospitality; individuals or couples are invited.
Called upon 3 – 4 times a year to facilitate 1-1/2 hour sessions.
Training and materials are provided.
St. Joseph Parish Baptism Information
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE
Relfect on, evaluate and lead Lifelong Faith Formation programming.
Membership consists of those who are already involved in some aspect of Christian Formation.
Meetings are monthly.
St. Joseph Parish Lifelong Faith Formation Information
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
MARRIAGE PREPARATION FOCCUS COUPLE
FOCCUS is a pre-marriage inventory tool intended to get engaged couples talking about important topics related to marriage.
Married FOCCUS couples work with engaged couples to administer the inventory and facilitate the couple’s discussion of the results, sharing their “real life” experiences of marriage along the way.
FOCCUS couples meet with each engaged couple two or three times, and work with 2-3 couples a year.
Training is provided through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
St. Joseph Parish Marriage Preparation Information
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
50 PLUS PLANNING COMMITTEE
Provide social and formational activities for our senior parish members.
Assist in serving at the monthly gatherings.
Meet monthly to plan each event.
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
SMALL COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
Groups meet on a regular basis to share and study scripture and/or faith.
Scripture/Book Study
Open to other groups forming.
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
THE MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
Groups meet on a regular basis to share and study scripture and/or faith.
An interactive men’s program that combines the latest findings of modern science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop authentic male leaders capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society.
Groups meet on a regular basis to share and study scripture and/or faith.
Contact: Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Child and Middle School Youth Ministry
Anyone working with or alongside children needs to complete an initial Archdiocese Safe Environment training as well as a background check every 5 years.
CHILD AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CATECHIST K4-GRADE 6
Plan and implement activities for small groups of children in K4-Grade 6 to share and learn more about their faith.
Classes are twice a month on Sunday mornings (9:15 am – 10:15 am)
Lesson plan guidelines and resources are provided.
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
CHILD AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS ASSISTANTS
Assist catechists in leading small groups of children in K4-Grade 8 in sharing and learning more about their faith.
Classes are held twice a month on Sunday mornings (9:15 am – 10:15 am)
Serve as substitutes for catechists.
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
CHILD MINISTRY RETREAT LEADERS
Assist at First Reconciliation, First Communion and/or 3rd-5th grade retreats by leading small groups of children in sharing and learning more about their faith.
Meet before the retreat to plan and prepare.
Youth leaders welcome.
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
CHILD AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY HALL MONITORS
Supervise hallways during Child and Middle School Youth Ministry classes and assist catechists and parents as needed.
Hall monitors may be asked to serve as substitutes and to help with sacramental prep as needed.
Classes are held twice a month on Sunday mornings: 9:15 am-10:15 am.
St. Joseph Parish Child Ministry
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY RETREAT LEADERS
Assist at one or all of the Middle School retreats by leading small groups of Grade 6-8 students in sharing and practicing their faith.
Meet before the retreat to plan and prepare.
RETREATS
Holy Thursday Lock-In
Justice Do It
Leadership Lock-In
(Dates are announced in the fall.)
Youth leaders are welcome.
St. Joseph Parish Child Ministry
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LEADERS
Lead small groups of children in faith-based camp activities for one week in the summer.
Meet as a VBS team before VBS to plan and prepare.
VBS dates are announced in the fall.
Youth leaders are welcome.
St. Joseph Vacation Bible School
Contact: John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
High School Youth Ministry
Anyone working with or alongside children needs to complete an initial Archdiocese Safe Environment training as well as a background check every 5 years.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CATECHIST (GRADES 9-11)
Catechists plan & implement activities for small groups of high school youth to share and learn more about their faith.
Classes are held twice a month on Wednesdays.
Lesson plans and resources are provided.
St. Joseph Parish Youth Ministry
Contact: KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY RETREAT LEADERS
Work with director to create and implement activities for youth on retreat.
Retreats are held at St. Joseph Parish or a local retreat center.
Participate in retreats that best suit your schedule.
(day, evening, overnight, or weekend)
Resources and instructions provided. No experience necessary.
Contact: KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY HALL MONITORS
High School hall monitors supervise hallways during the High School Youth Ministry classes and assist catechists and parents as needed.
Hall monitors may be asked to serve as substitutes and to help with sacramental prep as needed.
Classes are held twice a month on Wednesdays
St. Joseph Parish Youth Ministry
Contact: KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
WORKCAMP MISSION TRIP PREP TEAM
Planning includes faith, community and skill building, travel, and fundraising.
Meetings: 1-4 per month depending on level of involvement.
Please note: sign-up for attending Workcamp occurs separately from the time and talent sign up.
St. Joseph Parish Youth Ministry
Contact: KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjosephgrafton.org