Monday through Thursday 9AM - 2PM.  Closed on Fridays

An easy way to help spread some joy during our time of social distancing is to make a decoration  

to display in your window, door or yard  
Helping.Others. Praying and offering Encouragement
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FOR CONFIRMATION INFORMATION click here

Prayer Comes in Many Forms - Consider Praying the Rosary - just a decade a day. Meditate on a favorite work of art, listen to an inspiring song, read a Bible passage of Hope or an uplifting story. Consider all you are grateful for.   

A  H.O.P.E reflection form is to be completed and returned to the Faith Formation Office for the Fall session and the Spring Session. Only 1 form is needed for each session. All service offered in the Fall or Spring would be listed on the one form and the reflection questions answered in consideration of all the service offered during either the Fall or Spring session.
Forms can be returned in either harcopy or electronic to the Faith Formation Office. 
H.O.P.E. Spring Service Reflection Form
H.O.P.E. Fall Service Reflection Form
 

The MS/HS Faith Formation program at
St Thomas has 3 components,
 instruction, service and prayer:

Instruction:10 in-class sessions per year
(5 weekly dates in October/November and
5 in February/March)
 

​​​H.O.P.E: Help Others, Pray, Encourage Service: 15 hours per year offered in the spirit of the Corporal Works of Mercy and Catholic Social Teaching.  

Prayer: Attending Mass and other opportunities for worship.

* Our Active Youth Ministry integrates faith, fun with friends, fellowship, and community building. 

 All service activities should involve one of the following Works of Mercy:

Greetings YOUNG CHURCH! 

The Pandemic we are experiencing has created much confusion, anxiety and disappointment in all our lives!  In order to stay healthy we need to practice social distancing, do our school studies online which is even more work than going to class:)  We must deal with postponements of school plays, sporting events, concerts, parties and so on. It is stressful, sad and more... 

 ALOT MORE!  You know the old saying, 



 

While we can't meet as a church...

WE CAN BE THE CHURCH! 

1. Be a GOOD FRIEND!   If you have a friend who is having a hard time reach out to an adult who may be able to listen & help.

2. Create some amazing FAMILY memories! 

3. PRAY!

4. Listen to Music that lifts your Spirits! & Dance!

5. Go outdoors for a walk, run and thank God for your blessings & for LIFE!

6. Give HOPE & MAKE A DIFFERENCE in your home, neighborhood & community! 
 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

1. Get Crafty!
Pastoral Care is in need of Happy Spring Cards for seniors who are homebound or in nursing facilities who are not permitted to have visitors! Drop off in the Gathering Hall.

Friendship Cards for South End Children’s Cafe dinners to go! Add a   joke or riddle say HAPPY SPRING!

2. Say THANKS!
Write a note of thanks and send it to the grocery store where you shop, or to a hospital, fire, police or EMT Dept. your trash hauler or pharmacists. They  risk their own health for us!  

3. Pick up the phone!
Call your grandparents or an Aunt or Uncle you have not heard from in awhile! 
Reach out to food pantries and ask how you can help!

4. Rake!
Assist a neighbor or assist your own family with outdoor Spring Clean up!

5. Bake!
Welcome Table at St. John/St. Ann Outreach Center is looking for individually wrapped brownies, cookies, and  treats to be added to their "to go lunches."  Drop off on a Wednesday or Thursday at 88 Fourth Ave. Albany  518-472-9091.  

6. POST POSTIVE MESSAGES!!!!!
Get creative! Decorate your windows, mailboxes, breakout the sidewalk chalk, leave messages in the street! Spread HOPE & JOY!
 

• Printable Registration Form  (please bring or mail completed form to Parish Office)
• New Student to the program?  Please fill out this NEW TO FAITH FORMATION form too
• Electronic Payment of Registration Fees  

Please consider being a catechist.  Faith Formation for Grades 6 through 10 are offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in the Fall and Spring, leading to preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Retreats and service activities are part of the program.  Training is provided.  Ask Rose Ann or Bridget for more information on how you can volunteer.

There are opportunities in Youth Ministry as well.  Help with the community building and service that serve as a bridge between the faith teens learn at home and in classes and the faith they will practice beyond high school as young adults.  Ask Mary Ann Hospodar for more information on how you can volunteer.