College / Young Adult
Newman Ministry
Tex Phelps directs the Newman Ministry which caters to local college students. The Ministry serves students at
Campus Mass and Confession is available on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in Newton Chapel. Check out the Newman page at www.sjcyouth.org for specific dates.
Contemporary Roman Catholics
Series meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from 7-8 pm. The calendar of dates and list of topics are available by visiting the CRC page at www.sjcyouth.org
Bible Studies
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY WITH FATHER JUSTIN
Every Wednesday night, after our regular Wonderful Wednesday family night dinner, we hold an adult Bible Study taught by Fr. Justin.
This fall's 9-week bible study "Saint Paul the Apostle" will crank back up on "Wonderful Wednesdays" after family night supper, starting Sept. 10th. For those who can't come for the food, family and fellowship, but want to make the study, we'll start at 6:30PM and go until 7. Nursery and grade school age activities will be available during that same hour. Teens and college age are welcome. Bring your Bible for reference. "Don't have one? You can purchase one in the parish bookstore." "Too Busy to come? I'm so busy I can't afford not to spend time praying and studying the Word."
Small Groups: Study and Faith-Sharing
Other Programs
Coffee and Conversation
Each Sunday during the school year, there is an adult Sunday School class (Coffee and Conversation). Coffee and Conversation meets in the Social Hall from 11 a.m. until 11:55 a.m. The nursery is available during this time.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
There are many people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. Of these, some are interested in actually joining the Catholic Church. The means by which someone joins the Catholic Church is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. There are several phases lasting as long as the individual and/or the Church deems necessary. RCIA meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Social Hall. Learn more...
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
The Natural Family Planning Course consists of four classes, and is offered several times during the year. Classes meet on scheduled days at 7:00 p.m. in the Center. Courses are announced in the weekly bulletin, and you must pre-register. For more information, please contact Mary Stroupe at 994-5538.
Returning Home - For Fallen Away Catholics
Do you know someone who - has been away from the Catholic Church?
- has been away from the Eucharist and the other Sacraments because of marriage issues?
- feels that it is time to return home to the practice of their faith but may not know how to return?
- was raised Catholic but does not come or seldom comes to Church anymore?
- left because someone hurt or angered them, or just drifted away?
Have you ever invited them to return or explore the possibility of returning?
There are many reasons people leave the Catholic Church and in an effort to reach out to those who have been away,
If you know of someone who might benefit from this ministry, please contact the church office,