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Word on Fire
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Faith Formation Office Availability
For all things MS/HS Faith Formation please contact us via:
HOPE@stthomas-church.org
Coordinators:
Jen Curry
jcurry@stthomas-church.org
Rose Ann Garry
ragarry@stthomas-church.org
Mary Ann Hospodar
mhospodar@stthomas-church.org
Colleen Harrigan, Faith Formation Secretary 518- 439-4951 ext 108 Mon - Thur. 9-2.
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H.O.P.E. Service Reflection Forms
We Are A Church of H.O.P.E.
Help. Others. Pray and Encourage
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 during the Fall or Spring are entered via the on- line form see below. -
H.O.P.E Reflection FormsHigh School H.O.P.E Reflection Form
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Middle School H.O.P.E Reflection Form
What are the Worksof Mercy? Scroll down for videos and more information. -
2022-23 On-Line Faith Formation Registration
Forgiveness is a Beautiful Thing!
Listen to ‘Truth Be Told’ by Matthew West click here
Our Faith Calls Us to Care for
One Another
Many opportunities to put your faith into action!Calendar of H.O.P.E. Activities click here
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Works of Mercy‘Nothing unites us to God more than an act of mercy.’ Pope Francis
See H.O.P.E Opportunities during Lent click here
Spiritual Works of Mercy Click Here for Video
Corporal Works of Mercy Click Here for VideoWorks of Mercy ExplainedListen to “Whatsoever You Do”. Click here Works of Mercy Work Sheet
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Pray ~ Fast ~ Give
Consider Praying the Rosary or 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.
HOPE Opportunities
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An Outline of Our Faith Formation Program
The MS/HS Faith Formation program at
St Thomas has 3 components,
prayer, service and instruction
Prayer & ServiceH.O.P.E: Help Others, Pray, Encourage Service: 15 hours per year offered in the spirit of the Works of Mercy and Catholic Social Teaching.
All service activities are to follow the Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy
1) Feed the Hungry
2) Shelter the Homeless
3) Clothe the Naked
4) Visit the sick and imprisoned
5) Give alms to the poor
6.) Prayer -Attending Mass and other parish opportunities for worship.
7.) Offer EncouragementOur Active Youth Ministry integrates faith, fun with friends, and service.
" Before all else, the poor need God and his love, made visible by “the saints next door”, people who by the simplicity of their lives express clearly the power of Christian love."
Pope Francis, Third World Day of the Poor Message
Instruction:
12 sessions per year(6 weekly dates in October/November and 6 in February/March)
Attendance Policy:
The Prayer and Service component are completed by attending
Youth Ministry and Parish led activities. H.O.P.E Reflection forms must be submitted after both the Fall and Spring Instruction sessions.
The Instruction component has a floating day policy. That means if you can not make class on your normally scheduled day you may attend another class that week. By offering the floating day policy attendance at all instruction sessions is required. For extenuating circumstances make-up work may be completed.
Make-up work must be completed prior to end of the school year.
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Parents: You are our children's best teachers. Volunteer!
Please consider being a catechist. Training is provided. Ask Rose Ann or Jennifer for more information on how you can volunteer.
Consider becoming a Youth Ministry Volunteer! Awesome way to share our faith with our young church by giving witness to our love of God and love of neighbor! Contact Mary Ann for more information!
