Grade 8

Welcome to Faith Formation at Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish. Youth in Grade 8 will be learning from two programs from Ascension Press: the Chosen Program and Connected Social Justice Teachings Program. The program will incorporate service projects done during class time as well as involvement in parish events and other outreach activities. There will also be a focus on the importance of attendance and participation in Mass. Students will meet in person on Sunday evenings, once a month, for an hour and a half. Thank you for your support!

Students are expected to attend all the monthly classes and participate in service projects done during class time as well as signing up and volunteering for various parish events throughout the year including parish and community outreach opportunities. Details will be presented in class.

Meet Our Coordinator

Monica Piombino

Director of Faith Formation
Email: monica@sjbrh.org

Monica began her ministry as Director of Faith Formation at Saint Josephine Bakhita in July of 2019. Her previous experience in ministry includes youth and young adult ministry and religious education on the diocesan and parish levels for 37 years. She also has a certificate in spiritual direction from Mercy Center in Madison and has served as a religious education marketing consultant for Loyola Press. An interesting fact about Monica is that she is a licensed massage therapist and works at local retreat centers. She is very excited to share her vision of parish ministry and outreach with all the members of our parish as we continue to grow together and share the love of Christ with one another. Monica lives in Madison with her husband and has three grown children.