Catholic Community
Generations of Faith
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Generations of FaithFaith Formation for all ages
SS. Peter & Paul embraces a vision of lifelong faith formation for our entire parish community. Whether you are a parent with young kids or teens, have children ready to receive a sacrament or not, are retired, a young adult, single or an empty nester, we welcome everyone to learn, grow, and live in faith together.
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Adult Faith Formation
Our Adult Faith Formation program provides opportunities to enrich and educate adults of any age who would like to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in their understand of the Catholic faith, broaden their prayer life, and engage in the life of the parish community.
Offerings vary throughout the year. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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Young Adult Ministry
Our Young Adult Ministry strives to connect young adults ages 18 - 35 with Jesus, their peers, our community and to the universal church. We meet monthly after the Saturday 5 PM Mass for fellowship and discussion about current issues & challenges. Through a variety of programming, we provide opportunities for spiritual growth, social activities, service and mentoring.
Please CLICK HERE for a current calendar of activities.
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What does Adult Faith Formation include?
- Enrichment- book club, prayer groups, retreats, spiritual direction, small faith communities, and more.
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Education- bible studies, guest speakers, parenting classes, parish mission, and more.
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Youth & Family FaithKindergarten- High School Confirmation
Nurturing a family of faith is not a spectator sport. We recognize the calling of parents as primary educators and role models to their children. We partner with and support parents to help them engage their families to learn and share their faith.
What does Youth & Family Faith involve?- Youth Formation Classes (Kindergarten - Highschool Confirmation)
Family Faith Formation Sessions: Over the course of the year, there will be two family-centered faith formation sessions and one family service project.
- Youth Ministry: Launch and Lift Youth Ministry (3rd – 8th grade) meets one Friday each month for fun, food & fellowship.
- Parent Formation: Parents with students in Year 2 sacrament preparation for First Communion or Confirmation will be required to attend specific parent meetings and activities. Additionally, all parents are encouraged to attend ongoing formation opportunities held throughout the year.
Sacrament Preparation: Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation is a two-year consecutive process, typically beginning in the 1st grade (Reconciliation/Communion) and 7th grade (Confirmation).
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Class Schedule
Youth Formation Classes are offered:
K - 6th grade
Sundays 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Mondays 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
7th - 8th grade and High School Confirmation
Sundays 6:15 PM – 7:45 PMNote: Class days/times are subject to change based on enrollment and available volunteers. Calendars will be available at registration.
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2024-2025 Calendar
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CalendarFebruary 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 266:15p Youth & Family Faith Class (Middle School and High School Confirmation)Month View January 26, 2025-
Read MoreSunday, January 26, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
273:30p Youth & Family Faith Class (K-6th grade)Month View January 27, 2025-
Read MoreMonday, January 27, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
28Month View January 28, 202529Month View January 29, 202530Month View January 30, 202531Month View January 31, 20251Month View February 1, 202526:15p Youth & Family Faith Class (Middle School and High School Confirmation)Month View February 2, 2025-
Read MoreSunday, February 2, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
33:30p Youth & Family Faith Class (K-6th grade)Month View February 3, 2025-
Read MoreMonday, February 3, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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Read MoreSunday, February 23, 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
243:30p Youth & Family Faith Class (K-6th grade)Month View February 24, 2025-
Read MoreMonday, February 24, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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Youth Ministry
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Youth Ministry3rd - 12th Grades
Youth Ministry provides an opportunity for our young people to build a community of their peers at SS. Peter & Paul and participate in fun, social, spiritual, and service activities.
- Launch YM (3rd - 5th grades)
- Lift YM (6th - 8th grades)
- Life Teen (9th - 12th grades)
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Launch YM (3rd - 6th grades)Lift YM (6th - 8th grades)
Launch and Lift Youth Ministry meets one Friday each month for activities to enhance and enrich our Youth and Family Faith program. Involvement in Launch and Lift is optional and does not take the place of Youth & Family Faith program. Youth must be enrolled in Youth & Family Faith to participate and there is no additional fee.
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Life Teen YM (9th - 12th grades)
Our High School Youth Ministry program aims to keep teens connected to our faith community. Life Teen meets Sunday evenings after the 5 PM Mass and offers a variety of activities based on teen interest. These activities include small faith groups, large group nights, service opportunities, social outings, mission trips, summer programs, and more.
The registration fee for Life Teen High School Youth Ministry is $60 per teen.
Please CLICK HERE for a current calendar of activities for High School Youth Ministry.
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sacrament preparation
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baptism
Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Holy Spirit, and the door through which we enter in order to receive the other Sacraments. Infant baptism (up to and including 6 years of age) is generally celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Both parents and at least one godparent must attend a Baptism preparation class prior to a child's baptism.
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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First Communion & ConfirmationSacramental preparation for Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation is a consecutive two-year process typically beginning in the 1st grade (Reconciliation/Communion) and 7th grade (Confirmation). Sacrament preparation is part of the Youth & Family Faith program and includes additional Parent involvement, retreats, and service.
The additional sacrament materials fee for the second year of preparation is $50 per youth.
Please CLICK HERE for more information about First Communion preparation.
Please CLICK HERE for more information about Confirmation preparation.
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Adult Confirmation
SS. Peter & Paul offers a preparation course for adults who have received the sacraments of Baptism and Communion but have not completed their full initiation into the Catholic Church through Confirmation.
Please CLICK HERE for more information about Adult Confirmation.
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OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) is a process for adults and youth who desire to grow in their relationship with God through the Catholic faith. This ministry is primarily for those who are unbaptized and/or those who have been baptized but have NOT received the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation. OCIA typically is a 2-year process.
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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Volunteers Needed
Men and women of all ages – from teens to retirees – are needed to serve in our Youth and Adult Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs in a variety of ways. Being involved in the faith formation process allows you to deepen your own faith, meet new people, and build our parish community. Training for any position is available when you start, so don’t worry about what you do not know!For volunteer opportunities please
CLICK HERE or speak to the Faith Formation Staff during registration.
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Generations of faith staff team
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Kris Dahlakris.dahlarocklincatholic.orgCoordinator of Youth and Family Faith & First Communion
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Jen Gordonjen.gordonrocklincatholic.orgCoordinator of Youth and Family Faith & Confirmation
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Nancy Von Thadennancy.vonthadenrocklincatholic.orgCoordinator of Youth Ministry, Grades 9-12 & Young Adult Ministry
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Katie Maynardkatie.maynardrocklincatholic.orgCoordinator of Christian Initiation
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Darcy Whartondarcy.whartonrocklincatholic.orgCoordinator of Adult Faith Formation
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