Faith Formation Commission
Vision 2012 Goal is to provide Catholic spiritual formation and education to all members at St. Columbkille.
Virtus-”Protecting God’s Children”
Faith Formation Programs 2011/2012
Faith Formation Commission:
2. Directs all aspects of the educational programs of the parish.
3. Elects membership directly from the parish at large.
4. Elects officers from among its membership.
5. Board president or designee to serve on the Parish Council.
6. Discusses and submits annual budget to the Council for review and approval.
Faith Formation Commission
Chair: Sara Burns
Click here to Email Sara Burns
Phone: 564-1245
Arnie Honkamp
Click here to Email Arnie Honkamp
Phone: 582-3908
Julie King
Click here to Email Julie King
Phone: 582-8131
Cindy Paintner
Click here to Email Cindy Paintner
Phone: 513-6830
Karle Wigginton
Click here to Email Karle Wigginton
Phone: 556-8363
Kim Kelzer
Click here to Email Kim Kelzer
Phone: 815-747-3526
Ted & Gael Huinker
Click here to Email Ted & Gael Huinker
Elected by the parishioners of St. Columbkille, we meet at 6:30 PM on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in Fogarty Hall.
OBJECTIVE 2.1 Increase Adult & Youth Mass Attendance
OBJECTIVE 2.2 Strengthen Catholic Identity with solid up-to-date teaching materials, including DVD & CDs.
OBJECTIVE 2.3 Collaborate citywide to promote lifelong Catholic Faith Formation!
Family, Faith Formation and Fun!
As a parish family, St. Columbkille celebrates the Seder Meal, Christian Artists, Choirs, Catholic Speakers, The Living Rosary, The Stations of the Cross, and Devotions.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy, ages 4-10, meets at the beginning of the 4:15 PM Mass and the 10:00 AM Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a wonderful way to form our children in a quality liturgical experience and to facilitate the proclamation of Scripture in into the child’s life.
Contact: Patricia Derby, 563-451-3557
Children’s Liturgy leaders are: Mark & Donna Hoeger, Jenni Bauer, Chris Polley, and Anne Kruse
The Bible Buck Market has reopened. Come down to redeem your Bible Bucks on every 1st Sunday of the month! (Hospitality Sunday
Children’s Liturgy Photo: Leader Jenni Bauer at the 10:00 AM Liturgy of the Word.
Wednesday Evening Religious Education Program
Faith Formation for those children not enrolled in the Catholic School system. Held at the St. Columbkille School building, this program runs through the school year, 6:00-7:30 PM.
Photo: Tim Piggott (recently retired) taught Religious Education for 24 years at St. Columbkille
Sacramental Preparation
We take special care to prepare St. Columbkille Parish students and their families for the Sacraments.
First Holy Reconciliation is Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 6:00 PM.
First Holy Communion is Saturday, April 21, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Confirmation is Saturday, March 24, 2012, 4:15 PM.
Confirmation Class of 2011
R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a spiritual journey for the unbaptized and baptized person wishing to become a full member of the Catholic Church.
Contact: Alice Noethe, 583-8573
x 239
Photo: (l to r.) Greg Nelson, Ashley Kramer, Brad Van Otterloo, and Michelle Leinbach are welcomed into the Catholic Church!
Family Faith Formation For All Generations
OBJECTIVE 2.4 Offer Faith Formation in homes. Your kitchen table is also a place to learn more about the beauty and riches of our Catholic faith!
Bible and Faith Study Programs
St. Columbkille has organized groups dedicated to studying the depths of Sacred Scripture and Tradition. We offer a wide variety of Bible study topics and times. You are welcome to join! We need group leaders! We will be happy to help you take that next step in understanding our faith in a life of discipleship.
Photo: Psalms Bible Study members
All committees are accountable to coordinate and comply with Archdiocesan communications and policies.