Discover Your Spiritual Gifts/Charisms
The Spiritual Gifts inventory can help you determine which charisms you have been blessed with and how to live out your baptismal call to build up the Kingdom of God through your gifts. The inventory will take approximately 15-20 minutes and is comprised of 115 questions that assess your gifts. Be honest in your answers. Answer each question according to how the Lord is working in your life today. Take the inventory below to discover your Charisms. Once the inventory is submitted, your results will show on this same page. Your results will not be emailed to you; we recommend taking a screenshot for future reference or writing them down.
Adoration is held at St. Patrick Chapel, 301 W State ST, Madison, IN
Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
First Fridays from following 7 AM Mass until 9 AM Adoration will last two hours with Benediction at 9:00 AM
First Friday: During the school year, contingent on the weather, the students at Pope John Elementary and the Religion classes at Shawe Memorial adore Jesus throughout the day.
“The mission of the Church is not to remain still, but to Go Forth in Joy—into our communities, our neighborhoods, and our hearts. The United Catholic Appeal allows us to live that mission by serving others and building up the Body of Christ.”
~ Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
It has information on how YOUR donations are implemented. Please consider giving. You can do it right from the website.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we enthusiastically launch the 2024 United Catholic Appeal (UCA), it is with deep gratitude and a joyful heart that I thank you for your unselfish generosity. Your financial support for the pastoral, charitable and diocesan ministries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is a bold example of how we are United in the Eucharist. Through the stewarding and sharing of your treasure, you are magnifying the impact we can have in central and southern Indiana, and beyond.
In a time of many challenges and difficulties, the call to help bring the people of our archdiocese closer to Jesus Christ through our many ministries and programs grows louder every day. And to answer that call, we need your support. Our goal for the 2024 United Catholic Appeal is $6.3 million. The needs for each of the ministries mentioned in this case statement are what make up our goal amount each year. We are fortunate that 100% of gifts to the United Catholic Appeal go straight to ministry. Whether you give $5 a month or $500 a month, your gift will make a lasting impact on someone’s life.
Thank you again for your generosity and support. Without donors like you, so many would not have the ability to know, love, and serve the Lord. May the grace of God make us truly one in Him, United in the Eucharist.
With the assurance of my prayers and best wishes for you, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Archbishop, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Calling all female Prince of Peace parishioners (ages 18+). Whether you are new to the parish, curious about getting involved, or returning after time away, we welcome you with open arms.
Our year of service runs August through May, and we offer a blend of fellowship, service, and social connection. Below is our upcoming schedule along with a few highlighted opportunities to gather with your peers.
Regular Meetings
Most meetings are held in the Catholic Community Center Conference Room (305 W State St, entrance at the back/basement) on the first Tuesday of the months we meet. Each gathering begins at 6:00 pm with a light dinner provided by our hostess committees, followed by our meeting agenda. We typically conclude by 8:00 pm.
September 1, 2026
October 6, 2026
March 2, 2027
May 4, 2027
Special Events & Fellowship Opportunities:
September 26 & 27 Chautauqua Bake Sale: A fun weekend of baking, selling, and enjoying the festival atmosphere. More details to come.
December 1 Christmas Pitch‑In Gathering Nor Rose Lodge, 6–8 pm Bring a dish to share; entree provided. Enjoy fellowship, food, and an optional $10 gift exchange.
December 13 Christmas Cookie Sale Pope John Paul XXIII School Cafeteria, 11 am–1 pm A parish‑wide fundraiser offering homemade Christmas cookies—perfect for those who don’t bake, didn’t have time, or simply love homemade treats.
Our September Bake Sale and December Cookie Sale are our two major fundraisers each year. Proceeds support our funeral committees and other charitable works. We will put out a call for bakers as these events approach—your homemade contributions make all the difference.
Questions or Interested in Joining Us?
Please reach out to any of our officers:
· Yvonne Stika – 812.493.2980 – mg.ym.stika@gmail.com
· Kathy Ayers – 812.701.0127 – kayers757@gmail.com
· Sharon Schafer – 812.701.9748 – sharonschafer@yahoo.com
Please consider joining us for fellowship and a meal. Bring a friend!
2025’s Cookies for Christmas was a huge success. It couldn’t have happened without the leadership of our chairwoman, Amy Stuart; the helpers; the bakers; the setup and teardown crews; and, of course, the buyers. THANK YOU!
The 2025 Annual Chautauqua Bake Sale is the Ladies’ Organization’s largest fundraiser. Rain or shine, the ladies make it happen. Many thanks to all who helped make it that way. A special thanks to our Chairman, Cathy Fox, the ladies who worked the tables, and those who baked!
Zachary Gish and Kira Wells gave a great presentation at the Jewell Place Assisted Living facility in Madison.
These two students interviewed a resident of Jewell Place, Lt. Colonel Glen Fisher, and put together a presentation for him on his 98th birthday!
Lt. Colonel Fisher is a World War II veteran with many military accomplishments. These students set up an interview, with the help of the Prince of Peace Ladies Organization, with Mr. Fisher where they asked him many questions about his life and his military background.
They then put together a slideshow presentation and presented it to many residents and staff members at Jewell Place, along with members of the Prince of Peace Ladies Organization. During their presentation, Mr. Fisher was presented with a plaque to honor his service and accomplishments as a cake to celebrate his birthday. A job well done by Zachary and Kira!
Our Schools (Archdiocese of Indianapolis) Our Mission: With open doors, open arms, and open hearts, the Office of Catholic Schools supports the formation of young people through holistic, engaging, and academically excellent programming that integrates faith, culture, and life as modeled by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis operate as an extension of the family to unite faith and educational excellence through Gospel values, high educational standards, prayer and sacraments.
The schools accomplish this educational mission through the responsible use of resources generously shared by parents, faculty, parishioners and the larger community.
There are 68 Catholic schools in the archdiocese; 54 are elementary schools, 2 Private K-12, 7 Archdiocesan high schools and 5 Private schools.
- The school enrolls 22,500 students (2024-25)
- 2,275 dedicated people staff the schools
- Of these, 15 are clergy and religious; 2,260 are lay professionals.
- All elementary schools have before-school and/or after-school extended care programs.
- The three Indianapolis Mother Theodore Catholic Academies serve more than 713 students: 98% minority, 39% non-Catholic and approximately 90% qualified for Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Programs
- 53 schools have preschool or daycare programs
- Catholic schools in the archdiocese cost over $110 million per year to operate and save Indiana taxpayers over $250 million each year
- The graduation rate for 11 Catholic high schools is 99% (4-year cohort)
- 22 National Blue Ribbons have been earned by schools in the archdiocese since 2003 on the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School program
- A total of 26 schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis have earned 32 Blue Ribbons since 1985, the most by any diocese in the nation
- ISTEP+ scores are higher than the state average at every grade level
- A new law in 2011 allowed state vouchers to be used in private schools. In 2020-21 school year, 8,333 students received a state voucher, generating $39.7 million to tuition help for families
The Schools Team of the Office of Catholic Schools provides guidance, support, training, and processes for curriculum development, assessment, school accreditation and improvement, special education, institutional advancement, school safety, administrative employment and leadership development for school administrators.
https://ocs.archindy.org/schools
Friends of Shawe and Pope John