The Good News
Holy Trinity Faith Formation Newsletter - September, 2022
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL...AN EXCITING JOURNEY AHEAD
Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith: His Real Presence in the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery here in the United States.
Over the next 3 years, in all Faith Formation classes at every grade, we will be renewing our efforts to tie each lesson back to the "Source & Summit" of our faith...the Eucharist. We will be sharing with our students and families how the message behind each lesson always points to Jesus Himself in the Eucharist, The Real Presence. How He nourishes our spirit every time we come to the table at Mass. And how, through Him, we lift each other up.
Together, we look forward to growing in our relationship with Jesus, growing in our faith, and growing in our love for one another as brothers and sisters in Christ...please come journey with us!! Watch the video to learn more about the exciting journey ahead!
Women's Work Clothing Drive
Sept. 18...catechetical sunday, family mass, and parish picnic...oh my!
This is also our first FAMILY MASS of the year, so we look forward to seeing all of our Faith Formation students and their families in the pews!! Followed by our Parish Picnic!!
PARISH PICNIC SEPTEMBER 18TH
TO OUR PARISH YOUTH...we have several opportunities for
SERVICE HOURS...and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Click HERE to let Mrs. K know you want to volunteer for one of the following:
- Food Server 11:30am - 12:45pm (includes help with set up of food)
- Food Server 12:45pm - 2:00pm (includes help with clean up of food)
- Face Painting 11:30am - 1:30pm (includes help with setup of activity)
- Face Painting 1:30pm - 3:30pm (includes help with cleanup of activity)
Click on the flyer image or visit our website for more information!
AUGUST
- 28, Sunday, 10:30am...Backpack Blessing during Mass
SEPTEMBER
- 13, Tuesday, 7:00pm...New Youth Lector Training Session 1 in Church
- 18, Sunday, 10:30am...Catechetical Sunday and Faith Formation Family Mass
- 20, Tuesday, 6:30pm...Confirmation I & II Parent Meeting in Trinity Hall
- 21, Wednesday, 6:30pm...First Sacrament Preparation Parent Meeting in Trinity Hall
- 25, Sunday, 9:30am...Faith Formation Sunday Program begins Grades 1-7
- 25, Sunday, 6:30pm...Confirmation I & II begins (Sunday Program)
- 27, Tuesday, 6:30pm...Confirmation I & II begins (Tuesday Program)
- 27, Tuesday, 7:00pm...New Youth Lector Training Session 2 in Church
OCTOBER
- 1, Saturday, 12:00pm...Blessing of the Animals in the Murphy Hall traffic circle
- 2, Sunday, 9:30am...Faith Formation Sunday Program Classes Grades 1-7
- 2, Sunday, 6:30pm...Faith Formation Family Program begins in Trinity Hall
- 2, Sunday, 6:30pm...Confirmation I & II Classes
- 4, Tuesday, 6:30pm...Faith Formation Family Program begins in Trinity Hall
- 4, Tuesday, 6:30pm...Confirmation I & II Classes
- 9, Sunday...No Faith Formation Classes (Columbus Day Monday, no school)
- 21, Friday, 6:30pm...LIVING ROSARY...more info to come soon!!!
Faith Formation (Grades K-7)
NOTE: SOME GRADES ARE NOW AT CAPACITY AND MAY NOT BE ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT. EMAIL TRICIA KULL BEFORE REGISTERING YOUR CHILD.
Family Program (Grades K-7) is an intergenerational approach that meets once per month for an interactive learning activity designed for the entire family. During the rest of the month, families choose one activity to complete each week from a menu of possible options reflecting a monthly Faith Topic.
Confirmation Preparation (Grades 8+)
First Sacrament Preparation (Grades 2+)
To help your family get ready for this special time, we will be holding a PARENT INFORMATION MEETING where we will give you an overview of our 2022/2023 First Sacrament Preparation Program. On WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 at 6:30pm we will be in TRINITY HALL. Families will register their child at this meeting for our First Sacrament Preparation Program, so please bring your completed Registration Form along with a copy of your child's Baptism Certificate (if he/she was NOT Baptized at Holy Trinity).
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Older HS & College Students...Need A Job??
St. Rita Church in Webster is searching for an After School Child Care Assistant for their Aftercare program for the 22-23 school year. This position is from 2:00 pm-4:00/4:30pm, Monday-Friday. If interested, please email Nancy.ferrarone@dor.org or call the school at (585) 671-3132.
Service Hours Opportunities
Middle and High School Faith Formation students are asked to serve others in their community for a specified number of Christian Service Hours (Grade 6 = 6 Hours; Grade 7 = 7 Hours; Confirmation Year 1 = 8 Hours; Confirmation Year 2 = 10 Hours). See the button below for the Service Hours Form to have completed and return to your Faith Formation Catechist.
Reach out to Mrs. K to learn more about the following opportunities...
SERVICE in Faith Formation
Assistant Youth Catechists (Grade 9+)
If you are at least 13 years of age and are enrolled in Confirmation Year 2, or have already received the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to serve as an Assistant Youth Catechist in our Sunday Faith Formation classrooms. Is God calling you to this important ministry? If you enjoy working with children and are seeking ways to serve others by being the "Hands of Christ" in your faith community...then God may be nudging you to learn more about this opportunity!!
Children's Liturgy of the Word Helper (Grade 6+)
During our 10:30am Mass on Sundays we offer a Liturgy of the Word just for our littles in Pre-K thru Grade 3. We focus on the message of the Gospel Reading in a way that children can understand and relate. Dismissed with a blessing right after the Introductory Rite, children and leaders process to our CLW classroom for this program and return to the Church just before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Scheduling is flexible!
SERVICE in Our Parish
Parish Picnic (Grades 6+)
See the article above for more information on our PARISH PICNIC on Sunday, September 18. Volunteer opportunities for MS and HS Youth include:
- Food Server 11:30am - 12:45pm
- Food Server 12:45pm - 2:00pm
- Face Painting 11:30am - 1:30pm
- Face Painting 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Being a Parish Picnic Youth Volunteer does NOT REQUIRE Youth CASE Training!!
Altar Servers (Grade 4+)
Serving at the Altar is a terrific opportunity to serve God, Father Tim, Father John, and the Church. It’s a chance to not only witness the miracle of the consecration but also to help make it happen. It is an awesome job, you get a great sense of pride, and some of the best seats in the house for Mass!
Youth Lectors and Liturgical Greeters (Grade 4+)
Do you love to read? Do you enjoy time with Jesus in prayer? If you do, you may be just who we are calling to serve as a Lector for our weekend Mass celebrations. Learn how to proclaim the Word to all and grow closer in your friendship with Jesus and others.
SERVICE in Your Community
Serving others in the name of Christ could be as simple as helping an elderly neighbor take out their trash or pulling weeds in their garden. It could be organizing a collection drive for clothing and food for those less fortunate in your community. It could volunteering to serve food at a shelter or becoming a prayer buddy or game partner to those living in a nursing home. There are many ways to serve others in the name of Jesus! Here are some other ideas that can be found in our community, and you are always welcome to email us for additional ideas at any time.
Webster Central PTSA Youth Volunteers Needed
Sign up HERE to get notifications when new PTSA teen volunteer opportunities throughout the Webster Central School District become available.
Best Buddies Program
Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), in which they share interests, experiences, and activities. Students with IDD are often isolated and left out of social activities. Best Buddies help to create an inclusive culture for all students in their educational development. Available in Middle and High Schools, visit district website and select your school for more information.
Holy Trinity Faith Formation
For more information about our programs you may contact:
Tricia Kull, Faith Formation Coordinator at (585) 265-4750 or tricia.kull@dor.org
Contact for Children's Liturgy, Faith Formation classes through Grade 7, Sacrament Preparation for Baptism, First Penance, and First Holy Communion, RCIC Program
Contact for Confirmation Preparation Years I and II, Middle and High School Youth Ministry, Youth Christian Service Opportunities
Email: tricia.kull@dor.org
Website: holytrinityweb.com
Location: 1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 265-4750
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holytrinitywebster/