Adult Religious Education

The Adult Relgious Education Ministry needs volunteers to plan, organize and provide continuing faith education opportunities for adult members of the parish.

Baptism Preparation Class

Volunteer instructors for the Baptism Preparation Class offer a one-hour session for parents of children receiving the sacrament, where specifics of baptism are presented and the responsibility of raising a child in the faith is stressed.

Bible Study

Bible study groups will meet using a small group format. The purpose of these groups will be to explore the Word of God and discover ways to incorporate God's message into everyday life. A coordinator is needed as well as study group leaders.

Confirmation Support Team

Confirmation team volunteers will be needed to host small group meetings of high school students in their homes as well as someone to coordinate the host families group. Chaperones will be needed for large group gatherings and hospitality hosts for the retreat.

Parish Library

The Parish Library is located in the space at the south end of the Cloister. Books, audio tapes and videos are available for self-checkout anytime. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Parish School of Religion

Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.) assists parents of our children who do not attend parochial schools to teach the message of Jesus. Parents and teachers work together to accomplish this mission. Catechists and catechist aides are needed to fulfill this mission. Classes are held Sunday mornings.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Children (RCIC)

Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) & Children (RCIC) is extensive preparation for full membership in the Catholic Church. Especially important to the program are class presenters, sponsors who share their faith with participants and journey with them through the various phases, as well as volunteers for the hospitality team.

Scouts (Boy)

Boy Scouts at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is a charter organization providing different types of activities, both indoor and outdoor for boys ages 6-18. Emphasis is on learning teamwork, leadership and service.

Scouts (Girl)

Girl Scout Troops expose girls of all ages to many experiences under the leadership of trained volunteers. They are encouraged to learn, make decisions, develop a sense of responsibility and make lasting friendships.

Sunday Nursery

Services are provided for children, ages 1-3, during the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass during the year excluding holidays.  VIRTUS training is required.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

This program is offered to children, age 4-Kindergarten, during the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass, October-April, excluding holiday weekends.  The children leave Mass before the readings and are taught a lesson that follows the Sunday Gospel.  Two adults lead the group's discussion.  Children return to Mass at the Offertory.  VIRTUS training is required.

Young Adult Catholics

Ministry to Young Catholics (ages 18-39) seeks to bring young adult Catholics together for faith formation through retreats and days of recollection, prayer, bible study, social gatherings and events. Participants are needed as well as leaders to organize and coordinate events.

Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12)

Youth Ministry strives to empower young people in middle and high school to live as disciples of Jesus in our world today, draw young people to responsible participation in the mission and work of the Catholic faith community and foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person in our parish. Pope John Paul II said, “As Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, so the Church must become today the traveling companion of young people.” Adults of our parish are needed to serve as "traveling companions" to our middle and high school youth.

Vocation Support

Vocation support volunteers encourages vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The "Adopt a Religious" program for students is just one of their many activities.