— All Faith Formation, Confirmation, and Youth Ministry events have been postponed/cancelled due to the “Safer at Home” order —

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*Updated Weekly. Last updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2020*

Faith Formation Classes

This year, we are offering one additional session for our Middle and High Schoolers. We will still be offering our standard Sunday morning classes, but will also offer alternative retreat days for students to participate in.

Faith Formation Registration Form 3k-10th Grade

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 9TH & 10TH GRADE

Sundays, 9:15-10:15 AM

In this Sunday program, high schoolers attend Sunday sessions where they are encouraged to ask questions, grow in their Catholic faith, and nurture Catholic friendships with other students.  Through various presentations, group discussion, and fun, high schoolers are equipped to become lifelong disciples of Christ.

High School Retreat Day, 5:30 PM Friday – 4:30 PM Saturday (Select Date each Semester)

Each semester parents have the option to enroll their child in a one-night retreat, beginning at 5:30pm on a Friday and ending after the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday. This retreat will focus on speakers, breakout discussions, activity-based learning, and more. Sessions will conclude with Saturday evening mass. Please see our schedule above for more details regarding dates.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 6TH-8TH GRADE

Sundays, 9:15-10:15 AM

These sessions are seeking to foster open group discussion, encourage kids to grow in their Catholic faith, and nurture Catholic friendships. Classes are held each Sunday from 9:15-10:15 AM.

Middle School Retreat, Select Sundays, 12:00-4:00 PM

Each semester parents have the option to enroll their child in a class held once a month on select Sundays from Noon-4pm.  These sessions are seeking to foster open group discussion, encourage kids to grow in their Catholic faith, and nurture Catholic friendships – only at a different time and on a different schedule! Please see our schedule above for more dates.

Youth Ministry Events

To keep updated on new and upcoming events, please sign up for text updates by texting “@sjymocon” to 810-10.

You can also click HERE for a downloadable flyer with all of our current summer events listed for 2019.

Frassati Nights

Frassati Nights are evenings offered to Middle and High School students which include time for Adoration and end with games, a bonfire, and plenty of food. Bring friends!

Middle School and High School Youth Nights

Join our Director of Youth Ministry, Tom Holschuh for a dynamic evening with peers. From Eucharistic Adoration to cookouts, guest speakers, special service projects, and more. Help us tailor the evenings to your interests and bring some friends!

Middle School Youth Group Nights, Select Evenings, 6-8pm

High School Youth Group Nights, Select Evenings, 7-9pm

Service Projects

Saint Jerome’s looks to connect and serve the needs of the surrounding area. We have volunteer opportunities in Waukesha and Milwaukee County through various programs such as Riverwest Food Pantry, the Hunger Task Force, Zachariah’s Acres, Family Promise, Habitat for Humanity and more! Look back here throughout the year to find information on these events and permission slips for attending.

Brewers Games

During the Summer, we spend a select number of our summer evenings enjoying tailgating with fan-fair food, bags, ladder ball, and enjoy some good old-fashioned baseball. Details about the games, along with the permission slips, can be found here throughout the summer.

Bucks Games

Winter got you feeling cooped up? Get out of the house to attend some Bucks games at the Fiserv Forum. Enjoy some great food, games, company and enjoy additional sites of downtown Milwaukee. Details about the games, along with permission slips, can be found here throughout the school year.

Days Out

Throughout the year, we host Middle School and High School ‘Days Out’. These are mini retreats where we work on cultivating prayer, culture, service and fun!

Conferences

Join thousands of young Catholics around the state and country! As part of our program, our Faith Formation students are required to attend one of the following retreat days.

• • Middle Schoolers: Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally, or Holy Fire Chicago.
  • High Schoolers: St. John Bosco Youth Day – FREE or Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally

St. John Bosco Youth Day – Holy Hill

This annual event is designed to give young people a place to discover, deepen, and share their Catholic faith. The day is filled with music, games, a giant bonfire, inspirational speakers, time to explore Holy Hill in fall, Mass, adoration, and available Reconciliation times.

This event is FREE.

Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally – WCYR – Carroll University, Waukesha, WI

Saturday, March 14, 2020

This annual event includes speakers, entertainment, Adoration, lunch/Reconciliation, Mass and more!

There is a cost to this event.

CLICK HERE for our 2020 Permission Slip

Holy Fire – Chicago, IL

National Catholic Youth Conference – NCYC – Optional Youth Conference

Contact

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Bri Smith, bsmith@stjerome.org (262) 569-3025