Inter-Parish Religious Formation 

Serving St. Joseph and St. Mary since 1984

404 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Telephone 920-738-7413
Fax 920-734-0227
Email: 
IPRF@inter-parish.org
 

Cross and Bible

IPRF, forming families of disciples by nourishing them with the Word of God.

 

Links to your parish homepage:

St. Mary Parish

St. Joseph Parish

Calendar:  Are Classes / Events Canceled?
Calendar

Forms:
Registration Info.  
Stewardship Report
Permission Forms 
Youth Who Volunteer w/Children
Family Handbook
Volunteer Handbook

Special Links:
Favorite Links
Partners in Faith
Death of a Friend
 

Sacraments:
Sacrament Prep Calendar
First Eucharist 
First Reconciliation  
Confirmation

Youth Ministry:
World Youth Day

More Information:
About IPRF
IPRF Board
Contact us
 

 

First Eucharist Pot-Luck
Parents and children who are preparing for Fist Eucharist will attend a pot-luck dinner and education night on Tuesday, February 9, or Thursday, February 11.  For up-to-date information about weather cancelations, please follow the link to Are Classes / Events Canceled? 

Christmas Family Night photos

Stewardship Report:
Our young people range in age from 5 to 17.  Each Sunday, they bring their offerings of time, talent and treasure to Sunday Mass.  Below is a sample of how they are using their time and talent to bring Christ's love into our world:

IPRF children and families donated 3 large table's full of grocery bags for St. Joseph Food program, and collected over $280.00 in "milk money" at the IPRF Christmas family night. 

I picked up my toys and helped with dishes.
I helped with my sisters’ sleepover and was not jealous.
I helped other people.
I made my first Reconciliation.
I am working on being a better listener.
I listened at church last week.
Rang bells for the salvation army and played my instrument.
I helped my brother with a worksheet.
I read a book to my brother.
I loaned a pencil to my friend Claire.
I helped put up the Christmas Tree.
I served mass.
I helped with dishes.

I set the table for meals.
I helped clean up.

Cover that Cough / Wash your hands.
Events, retreats, sacramental preparation will continue as normally scheduled. 
We will follow all local, state, and federal recommendations regarding limits to group activities.  In the event of closures / cancelations for any reason,  Please visit this website. 
For accurate information about "swine flu" please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, http://www.cdc.gov/

Inter-Parish Religious Formation

  • IPRF serves over 700 youth, approximately 500 in religion classes and others in Sacramental preparation and youth activities. 

  • Provides solid educational and formational programs for our children and families. It is a significant/foundational ministry in the life of our faith communities.

  • IPRF was established in 1984.  St. Mary and St. Joseph parishes combined the religious education programs and youth ministries to better serve the children and families of our parishes.

  • IPRF board consists of three to five members from each parish, the director of religious education, and the pastors. 

  • Staff includes a Director, three Coordinators, Youth Minister, Administrative Assistant, and a part-time bookkeeper. 

  • Over 150 volunteers are involved in the program.

  • We work from a budget of over $225,000

 

You're invited to read on (or search on) and explore our catechetical ministry. You'll discover IPRF's strong commitment to helping families share faith with our young people.

 

Last updated on 12/22/09