This year, we will take advantage of BAND, the app for small groups. All families in our faith formation program should join BAND (there is also an app you can find for your phones & tablets):

1. Navigate to www.band.us
2. Click on Sign Up to create your account. Follow the prompts to register.
3. Once your account is created and you are logged in, type in "SJN Faith Formation" in the BAND search bar to bring up our BAND. You should see a box with a picture of St. John Neumann and the words SJN Faith Formation.
4. Click on the SJN Faith Formation Band.
5. On the left side, click on "Join this Band."
6. Highlight your name until a green checkmark is next to your name
7. Click "join this band"
8. Click OK

 “Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life."
(John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae)

The Faith Formation Program at St. John Neumann Parish exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ to its students and to their faith. St. John Neumann (SJN) parish is committed to assisting families in the beautiful task of molding young disciples in the faith. As an active parishioner of SJN, it is expected that youth are enrolled in faith formation beginning in 1^st grade through Confirmation. After Confirmation, we hope that teens continue with their formation, by continuing to participate in their small discipleship groups and as part of our youth ministry, WACY. Faith Formation is a lifelong process!

General Guidelines:

• All families must be registered parishioners of St. John Neumann in order to participate in faith formation classes.

• All students must have a copy of their Baptismal Certificates on file with the Religious Education office before they can attend classes.

• Confirmation students must also have copies of their Baptism & First Holy Communion certificates on file with the Religious Education office.

Education in the faith begins at home in the "Domestic Church". The parents are the primary teachers of the faith. St. John Neumann offers family faith formation sessions for students in grades PreK-8 and their families, teen discipleship groups, and adult discipleship/ book study groups to help foster a growing faith. We also provide opportunities for each person to receive the Sacraments and grow in greater communion with our Lord. 

This year, we are offering a parish-wide, family-centered, faith formation experience. Each month will include three sessions. The first session is a family learning experience where parishioners and families come together to learn and grow in their faith. The second session is a youth group experience for the kids on a Tuesday.  And, the third session includes a family Mass where families participate in all areas of the Mass (reading, greeting, singing, etc.) which will rotate between both sites.

Would you like to be a part of shaping the future of faith formation at SJN? If so, we would LOVE to have you join our advisory board. We will be working throughout the year to create the VERY best possible formation opportunities for our families. Join us to make a difference!!

Are you considering joining us in the very important ministry of evangelization and discipleship of families? If so, review the job descriptions below and Contact the Director, Melissa Weisenburg, at mw.sjnchurch@gmail.com to schedule a time to discuss this valuable ministry.