Lifelong Faith Formation
Parent Preparation Session Facilitato
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Baptism Hosts
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Catechist
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Lifelong Faith Formation Committee
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Marriage Preparation FOCCUS Couple
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
50 Plus Planning Committee
Contact:
Nancy Brown (262) 375-1432, nancydavidbrown@yahoo.com
Provide social and formational activities for our senior parish members.
Assist in serving at the monthly gatherings.
Meet monthly to plan each event.
Small Communities of Faith
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175, shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Groups meet on a regular basis to share and study scripture and/or faith.
Scripture/Book Study
Open to other groups forming.
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
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Child and Middle School Class Assistants
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Child Ministry Retreat Leaders
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Child and Middle School Youth Ministry Hall Monitors
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Middle School Youth Ministry Retreat Leaders
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
Vacation Bible School Leaders
Contact:
John Knetzger (262) 375-6500 Ext. 104, jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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.
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)
Contact:
KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
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.
High School Youth Ministry Retreat Leaders
Contact:
KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
-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.
High School Youth Ministry Hall Monitors
Contact:
KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjoesphgrafton.org
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
Workcamp Mission Trip Prep Team
Contact:
KC Kranich (262) 375-6500 Ext. 107, kkranich@stjosephgrafton.org
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.