Faith Formation Commission
Contact: Erica Wetzel
The Faith Formation Commission helps parishioners of all ages to become committed to Christ and the Church by better understanding and living their faith. This commission strives to form us into life-long faithful disciples of the Lord.
Religious Education for Youth
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE
This committee assists the Director of Religious Education (DRE) in determining the best methods to present the required catechetical material to our children.
Vacation Bible School
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE
The VBS is usually scheduled during the third week in July in the evening each year. Open to children from ages pre-school to children entering 5th grade. All older children are encouraged to volunteer as ‘helpers’ to help make the program successful.
Parish Mission and/or Prayer Days
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE
This committee determines the appropriateness and need of retreats for individual groups (e.g., senior citizens, college age youth, singles, etc).
Stewardship Committee
Contact: Parish Office
This committee, in cooperation with the Finance and Faith Formation Commissions, is responsible for implementing an annual Stewardship Campaign of Time, Talent, and Treasure in our parish.
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)
Contact: Ralph Langen
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) brings parishioners together for a weekend retreat experience. CRHP is a spiritual renewal process in which parishioners experience personal conversion and Christian community.
All Sacramental Celebrations
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE
This committee, in conjunction with the worship commission is a valuable resource to assist the CRE in preparing parents and children celebrating First Communion, Confirmation and Reconciliation.
RCIA
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE or Pat Koch
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the liturgical and catechetical process by means of which new members are initiated into the Catholic Church. Although designed initially for the non-baptized, the RCIA has been adapted to bring members baptized into other Christian traditions into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Marriage Coordinator
Contact: Father John Brosmer
Engaged couples are to contact the pastor no later than six months prior to their wedding. However, it is preferred that they contact the pastor sooner so that the church may be reserved and the necessary preparations may be provided to the couple.
Why Catholic?
Contact: Stella Bennett
Why Catholic? is a unique Adult Faith Formation program that is solidly based on scripture and the catechism of the Catholic Church. It offers a concrete approach to help adults deepen their catholic faith and connect its teachings to their everyday lives.
