Mission Statement and Goals

We are a parish-based community of Catholic young adults, aged 21 to 39, who are united in our commitment to Jesus Christ, His Church, and a way of life based on the teachings of the Gospel. We entrust ourselves to Mary, Our Mother, as we understand the role she has in the salvation of the world. We journey together in search of personal identity, relationships, significance in work, and spiritual life. Connected by our Christian faith, we have chosen to answer Christ’s call to holiness, community, and service.

The Call to Holiness

As members of the Roman Catholic Church, we remain faithful to the Holy Father and the Church’s teachings. The path towards holiness entails active participation in the Eucharist and in the sacramental life of the Church. We strive to grow in our relationship with Christ through prayer, faith-sharing and spiritual formation.

The Call to Community

Through social interaction with peers who share similar values and beliefs, we nurture and strengthen our own faith while creating a strong community of support. Within this community, we are able to develop our potential and our personal identities, foster our talents, and build relationships.

The Call to Service

We strive to actively participate in the life and mission of the Church. Called to be disciples of Christ’s living faith, we serve the needs of this young adult group, the St. John Neumann parish community, the Catholic Church, and our local community.

It is our goal to connect young adults with 1) Jesus Christ, 2) the Church, 3) the mission of the Church in the world, and 4) the peer community as stated in the Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

It is our desire that the active participation of our young adults in the life of the Church will strengthen and enrich our parish.