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.

Youth Ministry:
April, June, July
Service Trips

Links to your parish homepage:
St. Mary Parish
St. Joseph Parish

Calendar:  Are Classes / Events Canceled?
Calendar

Sacraments:
Sacrament Prep Calendar
First Eucharist 
First Reconciliation  
Confirmation

More Information:
About IPRF
IPRF Board
Contact us

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


 

Confirmation for current high school seniors, fall of senior year.

October 17, 2010 4:00 PM
(candidates / sponsors 3:15 PM)

First Eucharist photos
We apologize for the poor quality of some of the images. 

1st Eucharist Retreat photos

Children donate $309.71for Haiti relief!
Children in the Religious Education program have collected $309.71 for relief efforts in Haiti.

5th grade pizza sale benefits Warming Shelter!
5th grade religious education service project sold pizza and baked goods at registration night to benefit the Warming Shelter in Fr. Mike O'Rourke's name. 
View photos of pizza / bake sale.

Advancing the Mission Grant Awarded to IPRF

The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay has approved an Advancing the Mission Lifelong Catechesis Endowment grant to St. Mary and St. Joseph Inter-Parish Religious Formation in the amount of $2500.00 to be used toward U.S. Catechism for Adults, Readers Journal for U.S.C.C.A., and Catechist Toolbox books for catechist certification courses.  This will enable us to put these three books in each catechist’s hands, and implement the new diocesan certification guidelines.  Thanks to all who supported Advancing the Mission.  Your generosity helped make this grant possible. 

 

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 and the social justice of the Gospel to our world:

Responses to the children's stewardship included: 

I helped my mom & dad
I brought Ben cupcakes and juice
Watered the plants
Did what I was told
Made my bed
Picked up my jammies
I played with the babies.
I helped my mom.
I helped take care of our new puppy.
I took care of my mom.
I did volunteer work at the nature center.
I used my manners
I helped the neighbor sweep.
I cleaned the garage for my First Communion party.
I cleaned my room for my grandparents.
I let my grandparents use my bed
I helped my mom and dad get ready.
I got the mail.
I took out the garbage.
I fed the dog.
I helped my sister/brother.
I did my chores.
My good deeds were helping my dad and vacuuming.

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. 
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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 7/19/10