Catechetical Ministry

Catechetical Ministry is a share in Jesus’ own mission of proclaiming the Reign of God.  Catechesis is that activity which enables faith to become living, conscious, and active through the light of instruction — especially sharing God’s Word in Scripture and sharing the tradition of the Catholic Church.  Catechesis is a life-long process for each individual as well as the work of the entire Catholic Christian community.

St. Thomas welcomes all children and youth, baptized or not, to participate in the catechetical program.

Welcome letter from Catechetical Coordinator

Please print and complete all three of the following forms so that your registration is complete.

1.Registration Form,     2.Medical/Photo Release,    3.Parent Volunteer

4. CM Family Handbook

Finding God Newletter-September/October 2011

Finding God-Newsletter-Winter 2012

Safe Environment Training

AGES 3-5:

St. Thomas offers catechesis for children in early childhood on Sunday mornings during the 9:00 a.m. Mass from late September through June. Early Childhood Class calendar

GRADES 1-4:

Catechesis is offered on Tuesday afternoon, 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., September through May. Class calendar

First Year Lesson plan

Second Year Lesson plan

Third/Fourth Grade lesson plan

GRADES 5-8:

Catechesis is offered on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., September through May. Class calendar

Fifth Grade lesson plan

Sixth Grade lesson plan

Seventh/Eighth Grade lesson plan

Upcoming Dates:

August 27-28 Registration weekend, in person, after all masses. Discounted registration is available until September 1.

September 18, Catechetical Sunday, all catechists will be commissioned at the 9am Mass.

September 20, Parent Meeting, 7-8:30pm, Becket Hall, meet your child’s catechist, become familiar with our program.

September 25, Sunday, Early Childhood, Preschool program starts

September 27, Tuesday, Grades 1-8 classes start

First Communion and Confirmation Preparation