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Lenten Resources
For children, our “Lenten Calendar for Children” booklet is available in the Gathering Space. With a little activity for every day of Lent, this booklet helps us to grow in virtue during this special time in our faith.
For families, enjoy this “2024 Lent Family Calendar” full of prayerful ideas for our 40 day journey.
For adults, the “Little Black Books” for use on our journey through Lent are available in the Gathering Space and at all entrances starting on Ash Wednesday. In this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, reflect on Christ’s life based on the Passion narrative in the book of Luke.
For everyone, Rice Bowls are available in the Gathering Space and at all entrances for our annual support of Operation Rice Bowl, a wonderful way, especially for children and families, to practice almsgiving during Lent. For those who choose to participate, you are invited to drop yourCRS Rice Bowl off at any time to the Faith Formation Office, or the main Parish Office, through Sunday, April 7. Thank you for your generosity!
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
(Pre-K through Grade 3)
This special opportunity is offered Sunday mornings during our 10:30 am Mass, September through June, for our parish children in Pre-K through Grade 3. This program was developed to give younger children a chance to listen and pray at their level of understanding. Children are dismissed from the church and go with leaders to have the scriptures read and explained to them in an enjoyable and interactive environment. Parents are always welcome to attend with their children. Registration is not required for this program.
New Leaders Welcome!
Do you love sharing your faith with others? Would you like to learn more about Jesus’ message to us in the Bibles stories we hear in Mass? Do you enjoy working with children, and would you like to experience these Bible stories through their eyes?? You may be just the person God is calling to help in this special ministry.
First Sacrament Preparation
Students in Grade 2 and above may register to begin their First Sacrament Preparation if they have completed at least one full year of Faith Formation either in a parish or in a Catholic School and are currently enrolled in their second year of Faith Formation.
First Sacrament Preparation Registration
Confirmation Preparation ( I & II)
As the third and final Sacrament of Initiation into the church, the Sacrament of Confirmation can be seen as an interior movement that effects a more mature and active participation in the life of the faith community.
Confirmation Registration
We offer a variety of Faith Formation (Religious Education) options for your family. All programs are designed to invite you and your child to find God every day in relevant and relatable ways. In addition, parish-wide “Family Events” are offered throughout the year to encourage participation in our parish community, foster service to others, help us learn about the liturgy, and engage deeper in our relationship with Christ as we grow in our faith.
SUNDAY CLASSROOM PROGRAM
(Grades 1-7)
A traditional classroom setting with a catechist (teacher) for each grade level that meets on Sundays between our two Masses for your convenience from 9:30am until 10:20am.
FAMILY FAITH PROGRAM
(Grades K-7)
Once each month all families will come together for a monthly Family Gathering to introduce that month’s Faith Topic in a fun and interactive way for the entire family.
Faith Formation Registration
Youth Service Opportunities
Jesus calls us to serve others!
‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40
All Middle and High School Faith Formation and Confirmation students are expected to complete a few hours of Christian Service as part of their faith curriculum.
There are many opportunities for youth to get involved, not only here with Holy Trinity, but also in your community. Ideas are included each month in our monthly Faith Formation newsletter, The Good News. Outside of our parish, students can do many different things to serve others such as simply helping a neighbor who could use assistance with raking leaves or shoveling a sidewalk! Volunteering at the public library, the local nursing home, the hospital, or the animal shelter are other great ways to give back to your community. Ever think about volunteering at your school? There are always new activities and fundraisers happening as well as great service organizations such as Best Buddies, Key Club, or Builders Club. Check out your PTA or school’s website for more information.
As you are serving others, consider not only how you may be affecting the person or group you are helping, but also how this experience affects YOU! Be sure to complete a Christian Service Hours form and submit it to your classroom catechist or directly to Mrs. K!
Here are some ideas to help in our parish (times and dates vary each month; commit to one or several based on your schedule; email Mrs. K to learn more):
- Youth Assistant for Faith Formation Family Program (help lead small group activities, as well as set up and tear down)
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Assistant (10:30am Sunday Mass; commit only to those Sundays that fit your schedule.)
- First Sacrament Preparation Youth Assistant (help lead small group activities, as well as set up and tear down)
- Special Family Events occur each month (assistance needed in a variety of ways, as well as set up and tear down)
- Youth in Mass Ministry…you are invited to join our liturgical ministries to serve as an Altar Server, Liturgical Greeter and/or Lector in our Mass celebrations.
The blue CHILDREN’S ENVELOPES are now available at the Welcome Desk and in front of the Faith Formation office for those children who would like their own.
Vacation Bible School
GOD is GOOD!
Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School (VBS)
July 8-12, 2024 (Monday- Friday) 9:00 am – noon
Kids entering Grades K-5 (fall 2024) are invited to join our fun-filled week of stories, puppet shows, music & motion, indoor and outdoor games and activities, art projects, and snacks to explore the Bible, Church teaching, and the Saints!
Registration will open in April.
Volunteers in Grades 6+ and adults are also invited to join us!!
For more information please email Tricia.Kull@dor.org.