Holy Trinity Catholic Church's Faith Formation
BOARD of EDUCATION
The Board of Education oversees the Adult and Religious Education for parish youth, and
CELEBRATE PROGRAM
Holy Trinity invites your child to participate in the Celebrate Program. The Program is open to all children ages 3, 4 and 5 (children must be 3 by September) on the first and third Sundays during the 10:30 am Mass throughout the school year (September—May) and requires registration and a fee. For information, contact Maria Burleson, Celebrate Coordinator at 255-3162, ext 2207 or mariab@holytrinitydm.org.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Children ages 4 through 4th grade are welcome to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses. No registration or fee is required. The children are dismissed after the Opening Prayer and return during the Offertory Hymn. This gathering is part of the celebration of Mass and the children hear the readings and homily appropriate to their level. It is not a formal religious education or faith formation class but also not a childcare environment either. For information, contact Maria Burleson at 255-3162, ext 2207 or mariab@holytrinitydm.org.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH (CRHP)
The Christ Renews His Parish is a spiritual renewal experience which brings adult parishioners together in small groups in order to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and each other at Holy Trinity. Additionally, CRHP conducts retreats for men and women parishioners of Holy Trinity. Typically the Men’s and Women’s CRHP retreats occur every six months over two consecutive weekends. This is a way for you to spend time in prayer and fellowship with God and your fellow parishioners. The weekend retreats are at no cost to you as a parishioner of Holy Trinity. Christ invites you to answer His call. If you are interested in being a part of this retreat, please contact Deacon Tom Bradley at 270-0357 or tomb@holytrinitydm.org.
FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Faith Formation Program meets each Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm in the
LAY MINISTRY PROGRAM
Formation for Leadership provides an opportunity for people to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities for pastoral ministry. People now ministering in a variety of ways, as well as people first considering how to utilize their gifts for the good of the church, may apply by contacting the Office of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, Diocese of Des Moines,
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
RCIA is the way by which people become full members of the Roman Catholic Church. Full membership requires a total formation which culminates in the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. CIA is a faith journey in which a person is introduced to the community, beliefs, liturgy, and apostolic work of the Catholic Church. RCIA is designed primarily for those seeking Baptism. Since Baptized Christians from other denominations may be seeking membership in the Catholic Church, the RCIA process is adapted to their needs as well. Baptized Catholics are also welcome who are seeking Confirmation, thus completing their initiation sacraments. The purpose of any process of Christian Initiation is to allow people the opportunity to deepen their encounter with Christ and the Catholic community. More is involved than merely learning a creed. The process involves several aspects - Period of Inquiry, Period of Formation, Period of Sacramental Preparation, Sacraments of Initiation, and a Period of Continued Growth and Reflection. For more information, please contact the Holy Trinity Parish Office at 515-255-3162, ext. 1128 or email: parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
For special assistance in sacramental preparation, please contact the Holy Trinity Parish Office at 515-255-3162, ext. 1128 or parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org.
SPONSOR COUPLE
A Sponsor Couple is a part of the Marriage preparation program, a parish couple acts as mentors to an engaged couple as they progresses through their Marriage preparation program. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the Holy Trinity Parish Office at 515-255-3162, ext. 1128 or email: parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org