faith formation
The Faith Formation process for the children of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church is designed to nurture an ever-growing, lifelong relationship with God. The various programs are designed for children ages 3 years through high school. They feature innovative, age-appropriate faith learning and life application. The OCIA program is offered to adults who wish to receive the Sacraments and become fully initiated in the Catholic Church. Adult Confirmation Class (21 and over) is for Catholic who haven’t received the sarament of Confirmation. Content is based on Scripture, Liturgy, the Sacraments and Sacred Tradition. At the heart of each program is the Liturgy. All our programs stress that formation is a lifelong process and that catechesis is the responsibility of the whole faith community. The whole community (parents and family, priests, and catechists) is called to pass on the faith through faith sharing with the children and witness of daily life, as well as to participate, as fully as possible through spoken and sung prayer, in the Sunday Liturgy.
Faith Formation
registration
Registration for the 2024/2025 Starts in April 8th
All registration will be done by appointment only. Please set up an appointment to start your registration for next years classes. Registration will end May 31st and classes will fill up fast.
Here are the forms you will need for registration (Bring Baptism & Birth Certificate and payment):
Registration forms
faith formation
When children complete the CGS classes we have continuing education. These classes are Faith Formation Classes and sessions are offered to children Grades 6-8. Contact the Faith Formation Office for additional information.
first communion
Preparation for First Eucharist is offered to all ages beginning with 1st grade, where children must complete two (2) consecutive years of sessions.
Preparation for High School Confirmation is offered to ages usually beginning in 9th grade, where children must complete two (2) consecutive years of sessions. Confirmation year one class (9th-11th grade) / Confirmation year two (10th-12th grade). Classes are held on Sundays.
Confirmation
Order of christian initiation of adults (ocia)
“All you who are thirsty, come to the water!” (Is 55:1a)
Have you been thinking about learning more about the Catholic faith? Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic?
Is a member of your family Catholic and you want to practice the faith together as a family?
Do you know a Catholic and want to know what makes them tick?
The OCIA process is for any adult who:
Has never been baptized
Has been baptized in another Christian tradition and wishes to become Catholic
Has been baptized in the Roman Catholic Church but has not celebrated First Communion and Confirmation.
Come and join us for OCIA.
For more information about the OCIA process or becoming a sponsor, contact the Parish Office at (702) 657-0200.
Adult Confirmation
“The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Confirmation as a deepening of the gifts we received at Baptism. It says that the sacrament roots us more deeply in our identity as God’s children, unites us more firmly with Christ; increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit; binds us more closely to the Church; and gives us special strength to bear witness to our faith” (#1303).
Adult Confirmation classes are held for those active Catholics who, for whatever reason, missed the Sacrament at an earlier age. We will meet 12 consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings 6:15pm-7:35pm (Fall and Spring sessions). It is important that all who enter this process commit themselves to attending all sessions.
REQUIREMENTS - Candidates for this Sacrament should:
Be a registered parishioner of St. John Neumann
Age 21 and older.
Be a practicing Catholic.
Have made their First Holy Communion and Baptized in the Catholic Church
If married, must be in a marriage that the Church recognizes. (If you are married civilly please don’t let that stop you, please call the office to talk about options).
Attend Sunday Mass Regularly.
Provide a copy of your Baptismal, Birth and First Holy Communion certificate.