St. Thérèse of Carmel

Faith Formation

The Faith Formation program of St. Thérèse of Carmel Parish strives to provide children and youth with the knowledge, experiences, and skills necessary to become faithful disciples of Jesus.

In keeping with their age and ability, they will assume responsibility as vital members of the parish and be able to participate in the Parish’s mission to know, love and serve; and to transform our world through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Classes are offered for children entering 1st grade through high school, which includes classes for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. 

 

 Sunday

  5:00 p.m.—6:15 pm.  8th–9th Grade

  7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Confirmation

 

  Monday

  4:15 p.m.—5:30 p.m.  1st–4th Grade

  6:30 p.m.—7:45 p.m.  5th–9th Grade

 

  Thursday

  4:15 p.m.—5:30 p.m.  1st–7th Grade

 

Faith Formation Schedule

*No Faith Formation classes for the week of January 17th-23rd. All classes will resume the week of January 24th-30th.

 

Fourteenth Week of Faith Formation, January 24th-30th

Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLuke 4:21-30 "Jesus Shows Us How To Face Rejection"

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus announces the good news of God and faces rejection from his neighbors. At times, we too feel rejected. Jesus knows rejection and he suffers with us. He shows us that we must speak the truth boldly and face rejection with courage. At times, we also unfairly reject others. How can be more accepting of others, especially those who are different from us?

CLASS                   FOCUS

1st-4th                            Jesus Faces Rejection

5th-9th                            Tours of the Church

Pre-Confirmation           Joseph: An Example of Forgiveness

Confirmation                   Salvation History

 

 Catholicism 101

Everything you ever wanted to know about your faith but were afraid to ask

Do we really believe that the Eucharist is the real physical substance of Jesus Christ? What is purgatory and why do we believe in it? What’s the deal with Mary and the Saints? Come with questions and get answers. Please join us Friday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. for the first session in a series that will enrich your Catholic faith. Mark your calendars for the rest of the series: March 12th, May 14th, June 11th. If you have questions or topic suggestions for a future session, please email Jessica Firsching at jfirsching@sttheresecarmel.org

 

Catechist Renewal Meeting

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses... to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

We will have a Catechist Renewal Meeting for all Catechists, grades 1st-12th, on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Please come and allow the Spirit to renew your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

 

Jessica Firsching, Elementary Coordinator

jfirsching@sttheresecarmel.org

Tony Krzmarzick, Youth Minister

tkrzmarzick@sttheresecarmel.org

Cort Peters, Director of Catechetical Ministry

cpeters@sttheresecarmel.org