The Good News
Holy Trinity Faith Formation Newsletter - February 2023
Faith Formation is a Loving Community!
We are a Community of HOPE for an Amazing 2023!
Mittens Warm Our Hands...God's Love Warms Our HEARTS
We are God's UNIQUE Creation...God Loves Each of Us AS WE ARE!!
February Feast Days
February is the month not only of St. Valentine, but also many other saints and feasts to celebrate.
Feast days are an opportunity to remember and be inspired by the lives of holy people and the saints, who are examples of holiness for us today. Learning about and celebrating the lives of the saints and holy people is a great way for families to share and grow in their Catholic faith any and every day of the year.
For each saint or holy person below who celebrates a feast day in February, click the link read a short biography and find a printable activity that families can complete the together.
Recognizing God's Love on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Reflective Writing
Between now and February 14th, invite your family to keep a written record of the “faces of God” they see each day. As part of a Valentine’s Day celebration, share the results with one another. Talk about the way this exercise increased your awareness of God’s presence among the people you encountered. Click this link for a Valentine for God Prayer and Valentine Cards to share!
FAITH FLIGHT- BEGINS IN FEBRUARY!
Nicholas Gallina, a youth from Holy Trinity and scout from McQuaid Jesuit High School, has decided to work with the Diocese of Rochester Catholic Committee on Scouting to create a faith series for his Eagle Scout project. The Journey of Faith series will be a three-year series, which the Diocese of Rochester Catholic Committee on Scouting will take over after year one, that will engage scouts and their families in the National Eucharistic Revival. Scouts and their families will visit different faith communities within the Diocese of Rochester. Each visit will include attending Mass/participating in a prayer experience and learning more about what makes that community unique. More information including dates, locations, times, and registration for year one can be found at https://conta.cc/3TqRQQ7.
2023/2024 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Consider joining our Holy Trinity delegation to NCYC 2023 in Indianapolis for 3 days of incredible fun and a chance to experience your faith like never before...with over 22,000 of your peers from around the country! This is the experience of a lifetime that you will never forget or regret!
Open the link below to learn more!
YOUTH CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Middle and High School Faith Formation students are asked to serve others in their school, parish, and community for a specified number of Christian Service Hours each year:
- Grade 6 = 6 Hours; Grade 7 = 7 Hours.
- Click for the Christian Service Form for GRADES 6 & 7
- Confirmation Year 1 = 8 Hours; Confirmation Year 2 = 10 Hours
- Click for the Christian Service Form for CONFIRMATION YEARS 1 & 2
Upcoming Christian Service Opportunities with Holy Trinity:
- First Holy Communion Preparation Sessions on March 1 (6pm - 8pm)
- Faith Formation Family Program on Feb 5, Feb 7, March 5, March 7 (6pm - 8pm)
- Setup for Confirmation Retreat on Friday, March 3 (4:30pm – 6:30pm)
- PASTA DINNER at Holy Trinity to support our NCYC 2023 PILGRIMS!! (shifts 3:45pm - 8:00pm) Sign up HERE
- First Holy Communion Retreat on Saturday, March 25 (9:30am – 12:30pm)
- Year 1 Confirmation students may serve at our 2023 Confirmation on Monday, May 1 at 7pm in a variety of roles (email Mrs. K to sign up!)
VBS 2023 IS COMING!!
Shine a light on Jesus’ love!
Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 10-14, 2023
Kids enrolled in Pre-K through Grade 4 are invited to LAUNCH on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a BLAST shining JESUS' LIGHT to the world. Our VBS Adventure will be STELLAR as we rocket on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Registration will open in April.
Youth Leaders in Grades 6 + are also be invited to join us...we can not do this without you!
NEW THIS YEAR...open to students in Grade 5...Youth Leaders-In-Training program. Applications will be available in April.
We also need several ADULT Volunteers to help make this week a STELLAR success!!
Email Tricia.Kull@dor.org 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 (Religious Education), Sacrament Preparation (Baptism, First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation), RCIC Program, 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/