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Word on Fire
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Faith Formation Office Availability
Due to COVID restrictions we are only available by email or appointment only.
Bridget Zigrosser
bzigrosser@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. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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ASSIGNMENTS
Listen to ‘Truth Be Told’ by Matthew West click here
Watch Video on the Liturgical Year
Complete Liturigical Year Worksheet
Remember to Say Thank You and
Send St. Joseph Day Cards!St. Joseph models for us a family’s vocation to holiness. Two main elements are serving God and serving each other. As a member of a family, we each have a vocation: to serve God and to serve each other with care and devotion.
Joseph served God by taking care of Mary and Jesus. Family members can do the same by taking care of each other.
During the month of March, take time to appreciate what others do for you or to take care of you. Make sure to thank them,(“Thank you, for sharing your game with me, or “Great dinner Mom!”). By recognizing the way family members care for each other you are also acknowledging their service to God.
Make a Saint Joseph Day card and send/give to someone who modeled or shown you one of the traits of St. Joseph. Example text. Dear ________
In honor of St. Joseph’s feast day on March 19th, I want you to know I appreciate how you _____. Like St. Joseph, you have shown me _______________(fill in with a trait of St. Joseph for instance patience or comfort )
Thank you for being an inspiration to me!
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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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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 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 hard copy or electronic to the Faith Formation Office.
H.O.P.E. Spring Service Reflection Form
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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
This Lent take time out for Reflection
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An Outline of Our Faith Formation Program
The MS/HS Faith Formation program at
St Thomas has 3 components,
prayer, instruction, and serviceInstruction:10 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 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:
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
7.) Offer Encouragement" 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
Attendance Policy:
For all grades except Confirmation candidates, no more than 2 absences are allowed per yearFor Confirmation candidates, no absences from the 10 in-class sessions are allowed.
Permission & Code of Conduct Forms -
Parents: You are our children's best teachers. Volunteer!
Please consider being a catechist. Training is provided. Ask Rose Ann or Bridget 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!