Adult Ministry 

We will have several activities offered for the parishioners through out the year. 
Current offerings:

• Catechism in a Year group discussions. Discussions are held on the second Sunday of the month at 12:00 pm upstairs in the Johnson Center and the second Monday of the month at 9:30 am upstairs in the Johnson Center.  Registration is not required. Join us when you are able to come. 
• Prayer Retreat - This is an afternoon retreat on Saturday, May 6th from 12:00 -4:00 PM. The retreat will focus on the different types of prayers and how we find our style of praying. The cost is $15- which covers lunch and the book.  The retreat will start in the Johnson Center.        CLICK HERE to sign up. 
• Join us for the movie "The Way" directed by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen.  Discover the eye-opening lessons of one father’s journey along the “El Camino de Santiago” trail. The movie will be on Tuesday, May 16th. We are meeting in the back parking lot of SVdP at 6:00 PM and caravaning to the theater.  The movie is at &:00 PM at the AMC Parks Mall Theater. Tickets are : $10.50 for seniors and $13.50 regular. Register in advance on the SVdP website for seating with our group. CLICK HERE to register.  

Adult Bible Studies

Bible studies are offered in fall, winter, spring and summer. The fall and spring sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 -11:15 AM, Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:15 AM, and Thursday evenings from 7:00 -8:30 PM. The winter sessions are offered Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM and Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:15 AM. The summer session are offered Thursday mornings from 9:30 -11:15 AM 


Summer Bible Study 2023
 Eternal Life: Death and Dying, Hope Revealed
- the study will start June 15th and end August 3rd 
- CLICK HERE to register.

Youth Ministy

All 7th-12th graders can join us on our new combined youth group evenings- Wednesday from 6:30 -8:00 PM and Sunday from 5:30-7:00 PM.  
Wednesday is our night for worship, hear a talk and have small groups. Sunday will be our night to dig deeper into our relationships with each other and with the Lord, Jesus Christ, through prayer and study.  Youth may come one night or both nights. 

Student Confirmation preparation begins September 1st. Parents will be accompanying their children using Ascension Press' Online Chosen Program. The preparation period will not exceed four months.  Separate registration for Confrimation prep is still required with Youth Group Registration.  Visit Youth Ministry Page Here for more info.

Children's Formation

Preschool 

Classes are offered for children 2 yrs to kindergarden on Sunday from 9:15- 10:30 AM.  Classes will start in October. 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - this is a montesorri style program

Level 1 classes are offered for 3 yrs old - kindergarten on Sunday from 8:45 -10:15 AM and 10:45-12:15 PM . 
Level 2 classes are offered for 1st -2nd graders on Sunday from 10:45 - 12:15 PM 
Classes for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd  will be from September 11th through May 28th.  

Elementary 

Classes are offered for children 1st -6th grade on Sunday from 9:15 -10:30 AM and Wednesday from 5:30 -6:45 PM.  Classes will start in October.

Sacrament Prep (1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion) 

Sacramental Prep classes will be offered during faith formation classes only on Wednesdays at 5:30- 6:45 PM. A parent or guardian will need to attend class each week along with their children. Registration for sacrament prep will also register your child for faith formation classes.

RCIA-Adapted for Children

For children over 7 who have not been baptized or have no prior Faith Formation. This program will teach the children about the Catholic faith and  prepare the children to receive their Sacraments of Initiation.  These classes are offered on Sunday morning.  For the times and dates of the classes, you will need to speak with Mrs. Michal Tincup.

See our contact information below should you have specific questions about...

Children's Formation - Jessica Terry
First Communion Prep - Jessica Terry
RCIA-Adapted for Children - Michal Tincup
Student Confirmation - Michael Stratman
Youth Ministry -  Michael Stratman
Adult Formation - Michal Tincup