Here is some basic information that will hopefully give you a brief overview of what we do and what is important at St. Thomas:

• Learn About Your Faith
  • Speakers on campus
    The Center brings Catholic speakers each semester.
  • Let's Talk
    Occasional discussions of timely topics.
  • Catholic Faith classes
    Classes on Catholic teachings are offered.
• Grow in Faith
  • Antioch weekend each semester
    A time to get away from the books and share your faith with other Catholic students.
  • Emmaus retreat each spring
    An overnight retreat to help you grow.
  • Faith-sharing groups
    Small groups of students meet regularly to discuss how faith affects their daily lives.
  • Priesthood & religious vocation discernment group meets regularly.

• Service Projects
  The student service committee offers opportunities to help those in need, including:
  • meals at the local homeless shelter
  • visits to the elderly
  • games with handicapped citizens
• Service Trips are planned:
  • Des Moines -- each semester
  • El Salvador -- Christmas break
  • Chicago & Appalachia -- spring break
• Justice and Pro-Life activities are sponsored by the parish Charity, Justice, & Peace Commission.
• Serving at St. Thomas
  • Liturgical Ministries
    Students are eucharistic ministers, musicians, lectors, sacristans, and greeters at our Masses. They also take communion to the sick and serve on liturgy planning and other committees.
  • Share Your Faith
    • Sponsors for new Catholics
      Each year students sponsor those joining the church through the Christian Initiation of Adults
    • Religious education teachers
      Students help teach religion to the children and youth of the parish

• Social Events
  The Catholic Student Community plans events for other students throughout the year, including:
  • Intramural teams
  • Movie nights
  • Ice skating
  • Hay rack ride
  • Dances
• Sunday Night Suppers
  Home-style meals, 5:30 pm, Sunday nights once a month.
• Library & Lounge
  Need a quiet place to study -- or a comfortable place to hang out? We have a library and lounge open from 8:00 am to midnight.

Watch for details of these and other activities for students in the Sunday bulletin, on the Campus Ministry calendar, or on the full parish calendar.