Welcome to St. John Neumann Catholic Church

St. John Neumann parish offers many opportunities for adults to grow in their relationship with the Lord and understanding of His call. The formal, ongoing Adult Faith Formation program has the following annual components:

Fall Bible Study—September to November, Winter Bible Study—January to February, Parish Renewal—three-day parish wide retreat with guest homilist, Easter Season Faith Forums: "I wonder, I believe…"—evening programs on various aspects of the Catholic faith during the four Sundays following Easter.

We also periodically offer special events and presentations by well known authors and speakers. Watch the website and the bulletin for dates, times, and topics. St. John Neumann parish offers many opportunities for adults to grow in their relationship with the Lord and understanding of His call. The formal, ongoing Adult Faith Formation program has the following annual components:

Fall Bible Study—September to November, Winter Bible Study—January to February, Parish Renewal—three-day parish wide retreat with guest homilist, Easter Season Faith Forums: "I wonder, I believe…"—evening programs on various aspects of the Catholic faith during the four Sundays following Easter.

We also periodically offer special events and presentations by well known authors and speakers. Watch the website and the bulletin for dates, times, and topics.

This ministry is designed to instruct and prepare parents for the celebration of the Rite of Baptism for their child. Catholic Church teaching on the scriptural, theological, and liturgical foundations of Baptism is reviewed, as well as, the more practical questions and concerns parents may have.

Baptism classes are the third Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Library. To register and schedule your child to be baptized, go to www.sjnlancaster.org under the “How Do I” tab, click on “Plan a Baptism” or call the Parish Office at 717-569-8531. Participating in this program is a requirement before Baptism can occur.

The Diocese of Harrisburg also offers classes open to all at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg or, in some instances, through live or recorded webinars. These classes encourage personal faith growth and can be used to pursue certification in a variety of Catechetical areas. For more information, consult the diocesan website at www.hbgdiocese.org and select Catholic Education from the homepage, then Diocesan Institute from the drop down menu.

Family Faith Formation encompasses families with children in Grades PK-1 and 3-6. This program is designed for families to experience faith formation together. Parents have the opportunity to directly impact the spiritual formation of their children while learning about the Faith and growing in their relationships with Jesus.

Our program is based on three pillars: Catholic practice, culture, and education. When all three are put into practice, they work together to help individuals live an authentically Catholic life. Participation in the Family Faith Formation program is measured by the following standards:

Completing 2 Catholic practice activities per month (such as going to Mass or Adoration).
Completing 2 Catholic culture activities per month (such as family discussions, prayer, and reading about the saints).
Completing 3 Catholic education activities per month (from the book A Family of Faith).

Families have the opportunity to meet two of the educational requirements at twice-monthly, in-person meetings. Attendance at these meetings also allows for fellowship and community building.
Family Faith Formation encompasses families with children in Grades PK-1 and 3-6. This program is designed for families to experience faith formation together. Parents have the opportunity to directly impact the spiritual formation of their children while learning about the Faith and growing in their relationships with Jesus.

Our program is based on three pillars: Catholic practice, culture, and education. When all three are put into practice, they work together to help individuals live an authentically Catholic life. Participation in the Family Faith Formation program is measured by the following standards:

Completing 2 Catholic practice activities per month (such as going to Mass or Adoration).
Completing 2 Catholic culture activities per month (such as family discussions, prayer, and reading about the saints).
Completing 3 Catholic education activities per month (from the book A Family of Faith).

Families have the opportunity to meet two of the educational requirements at twice-monthly, in-person meetings. Attendance at these meetings also allows for fellowship and community building.

Over seventy years ago, Lancaster Catholic High School, your parish high school, was founded for the purpose of providing a superior education rooted in the values and teachings of Jesus Christ and in keeping with the traditions of the Catholic Church. This is the mission to which we still adhere. We offer a Christ-centered environment in which our students are challenged both spiritually and academically. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.

LCHS has a progressive academic curriculum that includes 15 AP classes, opportunities for small class environments, distance learning, Scholars Certificate, STEM Certificate, Fine & Performing Arts Certificate and a Corporate Mentor Program. Also, fully recognizing the importance of responsible use of technology by our students, we are proud to be a "BYOT" (Bring Your Own Technology) school.

Key to the environment at Lancaster Catholic is our system of restorative justice. This approach to student discipline fosters a safe environment where our students understand how their actions impact others and how to repair harm they may do to another. Our Campus Ministry offers over 15 spiritual retreats each year, including 4 KAIROS retreats. Our Parent/Teacher Organization, Fine and Performing Arts, and Athletic Associations encourage active involvement by parents and students alike. We provide over $1.3M in tuition scholarships each year to enable our families to provide an academically rigorous, spiritually uplifting, and authentically Catholic education for their children. Tuition costs are calculated on a Fair Share basis in order to meet the educational costs per student.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the special process of discernment and preparation for reception into the Catholic Church. OCIA is the normal way in which adults become full, active, and participating members of the Catholic Church and it includes prayer, reflection, and study of the Catholic faith, its practices, and teachings. Throughout the process, participants will have opportunities to explore how God is acting in their lives and inviting them into an even deeper and more powerful relationship with Him.

The OCIA program is open to all adults who have a sincere desire to explore the Catholic faith. This includes: persons who have never been baptized in the Christian faith and seek to join the community of believers (catechumen).

Those persons who have been baptized in another Christian community but are now seeking to enter into full communion in the Catholic Church (candidate), Catholic adults who were baptized in the Catholic faith, but have never been fully initiated in the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist (candidate).

Others who participate in the OCIA process are sponsors for the catechumens and candidates. The sponsors play a very important role in offering support and encouragement through their prayer and example.

You will register for classes at the time that you request being married at the church.

St. John Neumann Catholic School is writing the next chapter of Catholic Education in Lancaster County. A PK-4 to grade 8 Catholic school in the Diocese of Harrisburg, SJNCS is continuing the proud 95 year tradition of St. Anne School with a new name, a new location and a new school building.
Our goal is to provide our students with academic rigor rooted in a faith-filled, service-oriented community. Our students are taught in the traditional manner but with the latest technological resources to enhance each student’s learning experience. Supplemented by classes in Art, Music, Physical Education and Spanish, and reinforced with our own instructional support as well as a reading specialist, math instructor, speech therapist, and school counselor, SJNCS is able to educate and develop the whole child. We believe firmly that our students are a gift from God, endowed with unique skills and interests and our faculty works with each student to ensure that every student is challenged to meet their own academic potential.