St. Thomas Aquinas | Religious Education and Youth Ministry
 
Annoucements


Whole Parish Catechesis
An intergenerational gathering of parishioners to learn more about the Catholic faith.
  • For parishioners of all ages and stages in life (children, youth, teens, college students, young adults, parents, singles, divorced, widows/widowers, older adults)--come one and all!

  • The 2-hour gathering begins with a meal for everyone!

  • Then, high school students and adults of all ages gather together for learning and sharing. Special sessions for children and youth bring the learning to their level! And, child care is provided.

  • Take-home materials to follow up on the topic are also provided.

  • See Calendar for next scheduled Whole Parish Catechesis (held once a semester in fall and spring.) (Note: Pre-registration is strongly recommended (to ensure enough food and drink for all attending.)

  • Questions? Contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.
Wisdom and Wine
Come join other parishioners for engaging discussions on current, controversial Catholic topics of interest in a relaxed atmosphere with food and drink.
  • For STA's adult parishioners, ages 25 to 125 years of age.

  • See Calendar for next scheduled Wisdom and Wine (held once a semester in fall and spring.) (Note: Pre-registration is strongly recommended (to ensure enough food and drink for all attending.)

  • Questions? Contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.
Catholic Faith Survey
A six-session course that focuses on the principal teachings and practices of the Catholic Church.
  • Who is the course for? Cradle Catholics who would like to be updated in the Catholic faith, engaged couples with one spouse who is non-Catholic, adults preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, adults seeking to return to the Catholic Church, any one else who is interested.

  • Who teaches the course? STA staff

  • What is discussed? God, faith, religion, Scripture, Jesus, Church, prayer, sin, healing, ordination, Vatican II, Mary, saints, etc.

  • Is there a chance to ask questions? YES; in fact no question is a dumb question and participants often learn from others' questions!

  • When is the next course? See Calendar. Course is held once a semester in fall, spring, and summer, with each session 2 hours in length.

  • For more information...Contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.
Adult Confirmation
Preparation for adults of all ages who have already received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion and desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
  • Includes attending the Catholic Faith Survey Course, making a retreat, doing service, attending Mass, regular commitment to prayer, and periodic interviews with the DRE.

  • The Rite of Confirmation is celebrated in the Spring of each year

  • To get started contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.
RE Parent Sessions
Sessions for parents on religion content (also being taught to their children) and on parenting issues. Sessions are also open to other interested adult parishioners.
  • Offered monthly during the school year; held on Sunday mornings

  • See Calendar for the schedule.

  • Questions? Contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.
Other Adult Education Opportunities
  • See Calendar for additional adult education opportunities such as Just Faith, small faith-sharing groups, bible study, etc.

  • Questions? Contact DRE Kathy White at Kathy@STAparish.net or 292-3810.