| Adult Education |
Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism is a unique
adult faith formation process solidly based on Sacred Scripture,
the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and updated to include
citations from the newly published United States Catholic
Catechism for Adults. The benefits of Why Catholic? are many:
It fosters the goals of Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us,
the landmark U.S. Bishops’ pastoral plan for adult
faith formation and it offers a concrete approach to help
adults deepen their Catholic faith and connect its teachings
to their everyday lives. The program offers a thorough exploration
of Catholic teaching, with direct Catechism quotes, scriptural
references, and reflection questions. It includes 48 sessions
on Catholic beliefs, sacraments, morality, and prayer which
occur in a prayerful small community setting. Contact: Sue
Kroupa |
| Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Children’s Liturgy is offered on Saturdays during the
5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. Mass throughout
the year. Children entering K through 2nd grade are invited
to participate. After opening prayer, the priest/deacon will
dismiss the children to the chapel where leaders will reflect
on the day’s readings on a child’s level. Children
will return to Mass after the homily. No registration is required.
Contact: Sue Kroupa |
| Confirmation Preparation |
This program is designed to prepare tenth grade students
for the Sacrament of Confirmation. A series of meetings and
activities help students reflect upon their own personal faith
and relationship with God and deepen that faith through prayer,
service, and the building of relationships with other Catholics.
Confirmation preparation generally begins in May with the Sacrament
bestowed in November. Requirements and dates are available
on the parish website. Contact: Jonna O’Bryan Requirements and dates can be found here. |
| Nursery |
Toddlers through age four may be taken to the nursery during
10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Adult and youth volunteers needed.
Contact: Amy Quick |
| R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) |
This formal process of joining the Catholic faith is designed
to receive adults into the fullness of the sacramental, communal,
and mission life of our faith community. Anyone interested
in learning more about joining the Catholic Church is encouraged
to become a candidate and participate in preparation which
generally occurs from October to Easter. Contact: Father Zach Etienne |
| REACH |
REACH is the high school religious education program. The
classes are held on three separate weekends throughout the
year, fall, winter and spring. The program is open to all high
school Catholic parishioners in the East Deanery. The REACH
weekends help teenagers reach a closer relationship with God
and the Catholic Church. For more information, contact Jonna
O’Bryan |
| Religious Education |
The Religious Education Ministry, in partnership with parents
(the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith),
will provide opportunities for all parish youth to grow in
knowledge, understanding and practice of the Catholic faith.
The ministry aims to serve children entering K-8th grades with
enrollment each August and Sunday classes continuing through
April. More information is available in the Good Shepherd Religious
Education Handbook. Contact: Sue Kroupa |
| Sunday Morning Preschool |
Children who are three years old by August 1 and toilet trained
are invited to learn about our basic Christian beliefs through
prayer, song and Bible stories by attending Sunday Pre-school.
Classes are held in the G.S.S. kindergarten rooms during 10:30
a.m. Mass on Sundays. Classes begin in September and remain
open to new members throughout the year. Parents are asked
to sign their child in and out using an attendance book in
the kindergarten area. Contact: Sue Kroupa |
| Vacation Bible School |
Each summer, Good Shepherd hosts a week-long Vacation Bible
School for toilet-trained children who are four by August first
through grade five. Lively Bible lessons, crafts, music, snacks,
and daily celebrations make for an exciting week at church.
Registration forms and more detailed information will appear
in the church bulletin and June newsletter (The Voice). Contact:
Sue Kroupa |
| Vocation Awareness |
This ministry addresses the Holy Father regarding the
meaning of vocations and how a person should respond to God’s
calling. This calling embraces God’s mission for each
of us and how we should strive to carry out God’s mission
through education, prayer and counseling. Membership is open
to youth and adults who want a better understanding of and
appreciation for those who have responded or considered God’s
call to serve the church. Contact: Father Zach Etienne
Diocese of Evansville Vocation Sites
http://www.stationforvocations.org/
http://www.prayherforward.org/
http://www.prayhimforward.org/ |
| Youth Ministry |
This ministry focuses on the spiritual development of
our young people (Grades 7-12) in a manner that is interesting,
fun and practical. A variety of activities are held on a
monthly basis. Be sure to watch the youth bulletin board
in the narthex or check out the latest edition of our newsletter.
Check the bulletin board frequently for any changes of meetings/events.
Contact: Jonna O’Bryan
Good
Shepherd Youth Ministry Site |
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