Faith Formation Welcome
Faith Formation is life-long and year-round. We work with the pastor and other parish ministries to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ alive in our community, in our homes and within our hearts.
Saint Catherine and Saint Sebastian Parishes offer a variety of choices for families interested in forming their children and teens to be taught the beliefs and traditions of our Catholic faith. Families may choose to participate in any program, at either parish, whether or not it is your “home” parish.
Meet the Team
Margaret Lee (414-453-7150 x123 or mlee@saintsebs.org) is our full-time minister for Faith Formation, with her concentration primarily on middle school and high school youth. She also serves as the Human Concerns Coordinator. Margaret is responsible for preparing candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation and has been leading Confirmation preparation in the Milwaukee Archdiocese for almost 20 years. She has taught middle school religion at Mother of Good Counsel School. She has a Master’s degree in Religious Studies from Cardinal Stritch University, and her undergraduate studies focused on Sociology and Psychology. She graduated from DSHA high school and proudly attended Xavier University in Louisiana, before getting her undergraduate degree at UWM.
Jon Metz (414-453-1061 x125 or jmetz@saintsebs.org), is with us as part-time Adult Minister. Jon has worked in ministry for many years including the Director of Faith Formation at Lumen Christi Parish in Mequon, Director of Campus Ministry at Cardinal Stritch University and Youth Minister at St. Anthony on the Lake in Pewaukee. Jon holds a masters degree in Ministry and a doctorate in Leadership and the Advancement of Learning and Service. As Adult Faith Formation Minister Jon will be working with Adult Confirmation, RCIA, Baptism Prep, Young Adult Ministry and other Adult Formation opportunities including Bible studies, Lenten book groups and small faith sharing groups.
Joe Sheehan (414-453-7150 x122 or jsheehan@saintsebs.org) is the part-time Child Sacramental Minister. He supports our 2nd graders and their families as they prepare for Reconciliation and First Eucharist. And at St. Sebastian School, he teaches 6th grade ELA and develops a strong retreat program for all grade levels. His bachelor’s in philosophy and master’s in theology from Boston College have supported his call to teaching in Catholic schools. Over the past eight years, he has taught a number of courses in both middle school and high school: religion, ELA, math and psychology.
Morgan Frank (414-453-7150 x124 or mfrank@sainsebs.org) is the part-time Child Formation Minister. She graduated from Marquette University with bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Sociology and a minor in Theology. She teaches 4th grade at St. Vincent Pallotti.
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Welcoming a Child? Are you expecting a child through birth or adoption? Has a child recently entered your life? We ask parents to bring their children into the community through Baptism. Before celebrating Baptism, we ask that your family be registered in the parish and that you complete a Baptism Preparation Class. Baptism class is offered when needed. Please contact Deacon Ralph at 445-5115, extension 201.