Adult Faith & Spiritual Formation Ministries

R.C.I.A. Catechists (501)
Share your faith experience and knowledge with R.C.I.A. candidates and catechumens, guide some sessions and help incorporate them into the faith community. Mentoring and formation provided. WHAT IS RCIA? R.C.I.A. is the process for incorporating people into the Catholic faith. RCIA candidates may be in one of the following categories: unbaptized persons, persons baptized Catholic but uncatechized, or persons of another faith interested in Catholicism.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

R.C.I.A. Sponsors (502)
Mentor R.C.I.A. candidates and catechumens, give them prayer and moral support throughout the year and be a witness to the Catholic faith.  Resources provided. WHAT IS RCIA? R.C.I.A. is the process for incorporating people into the Catholic faith. RCIA candidates may be in one of the following categories: unbaptized persons, persons baptized Catholic but uncatechized, or persons of another faith interested in Catholicism.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

R.C.I.A. Photographers (504)
Take pictures of RCIA candidates at various events.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Marriage Ministry (506)
Assist engaged couples preparing to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. Participate as a sponsor couple, part of the team developing workshops and with food preparation for lunches during those workshops. Click the ministry name to read more about ways to participate.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Baptism Preparation (507)

Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Spiritual Advisory Community (509)
Focuses on the spiritual life of the parish; brainstorms ideas for new ministries and supports existing ministries. Members of this community should be active in, and interested in, the spiritual life of the parish.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Retreat Ministry (510)
(Adults, HS): Plan retreats, Annual Mission, days of reflection during the year. This can include general planning, leading prayer, giving presentations, and/or providing support services such as food preparation, phone calling, environment setting.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Labyrinth Spirituality Ministry (511)
Facilitate labyrinth walks by making presentations to explain labyrinth symbol, facilitating prayer, ritual, and processing labyrinth experiences.* Training provided.
Protecting God's Children Required | Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Intergenerational Faith Experiences (512)
(Adults, HS): Help plan and carry out events to enhance the spiritual development of the entire parish community.*
Protecting God's Children Required | Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Charismatic Prayer Group (513)
Meet various evenings for a charismatic form of communal prayer.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Contemplative Prayer Group: (514)
Meet the 3rd Monday evening monthly for silent prayer.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Sophia’s Circle Ministry Planner (Women) (516)
Help plan and facilitate three Sophia’s Circle micro retreats for women. Micro retreats explore topics pertaining to women’s spiritual re-connections of faith in a 3-hour Friday evening format. Retreats are scheduled for fall, winter and spring. Your wisdom is important to this experience.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Soul Searchers (518)
Refocus your spiritual life with group discussions on topics such as: conscience, free will, and prayer by reading the Christian mystics. This group is for both men and women and meets on the second Saturday of each month.
Staff Contact: Rev. Mr. William Worden

Gatherings: Small Christian Faith Sharing Communities (520)
Modeled on the early Church communities (a great way to connect one-to-one with other parish members), adults gather to pray, break open God’s word, learn, support each other, and share their faith stories while reaching out to others in mission. Communities meet at their own discretion 1-2 times a month. Ongoing sign-up is offered throughout the year.
Staff Contact: Anne Schultz

Gatherings Core Community (521)
Meet to plan All-Community Gatherings Events, review new resources and contact new people. The Community is bonded in faith sharing, the Word, prayer and service to all the Gatherings Communities. The Core Community keeps connected with all Small Christian Communities in the parish.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

ALPHA (522)
Help to encourage and deepen adults’ faith by assisting in this 11-week experience. Help is needed on the publicity, hospitality, food and program teams. If you are interested in ALPHA as a participant CLICK HERE or watch the website and bulletin for upcoming start dates.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

S.T.A.F.F.S Community (523)
S.T.A.F.F.S stands for St. Thomas the Apostle Faith Formation & Spirituality. Plan events that assist adults in a deeper understanding of the faith and give meaning to our lives as Catholic Christians. Events included are morning and evening Bible Study and Reflection, as well as courses and individual presentations on topics relevant to deeper understanding and new learning about the Church, our faith, and our response to Gospel values. Meets quarterly during the school year.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Ecumenical Outreach (525)
Plan interfaith activities and work toward greater understanding between denominations.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Library/Resource Center Volunteers (527)
(Adult, HS) St. Thomas Library exists as a resource for parishioners in areas of faith formation, ministry, scripture, prayer, education, art, and history, to name only a few. It is staffed mainly by volunteers, who are trained by the librarian.  Opportunities exist for volunteers interested in technical work, Sunday or weekday desk hours, book reviewers and being a library liaison. Click the ministry name to read more about ways to participate.
Protecting God's Children Required | Staff Contact: Chari Rosales

Celebration of the Arts Community (528)
Organize and participate in art events (secular, sacred and liturgical) which may include tours, demonstrations, and lectures, as well as the annual art exhibit fair in November at St. Thomas.
Staff Contact: Chari Rosales