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Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church offers many opportunities for adults to continue their spiritual education, as well as evangelization. From our very popular "Light Of The World" retreat to "Why Catholic," and many other programs, you'll find many ways to enrich your life and grow closer to Jesus Christ.
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Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 16th 6:30pm in the Community Center. Entertainment will be provided for the whole family. Please bring a dessert to pass.
Stations and Soup
Fridays during Lent– 6:30pm in the Oak St. Church. In addition , we will be following “Stations of the Cross” with a simple meal of meatless soup in the Community Center on Friday 2/26, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26. On Friday 2/19 and 3/12 there will be Stations only.
Making Crucifixes with Fr. Barr
Friday, March 19, 26 and April 2nd following stations and soup in the Oak St. basement. You will meditate while making your own personal crucifix or a larger family crucifix. This project will culminate on Good Friday at 3:00pm by nailing the Corpus to the Cross. No skill required.
"The Mass"
March 11 at 7:00pm in the Community Center. The Church teaches that the Mass is heaven on earth. Deacon Jon Bakkelund will present a truly Catholic understanding of our most sacred event, the Mass.
Parish Mission
March 14—17th 7:00pm in the Oak St. Church. John LaBriola, Catholic author, speaker and radio host will be leading the mission this year focusing on the family and the “spiritual battle” that they are called to fight.
Church History
On six consecutive Thursdays starting April 8th. Guest priests and our very own St. Thomas priests and deacon will present several interesting eras within Catholic Church History.
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Why Catholic? Journey Through the Catechism |
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Why Catholic is a unique adult faith formation process solidly based on Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Under the guidance of Bishop Doran, Why Catholic is offered at all parishes within the Rockford diocese. The Benefits of Why Catholic Are Many:
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Light of the World Retreat |
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 What gives your life meaning and purpose? Can you really know what God’s plan is for your Life?
If you have asked yourself these or similar questions, the “Good News” is that you are not alone. These are the questions of our hearts and souls and the Light of the World process seeks to answer them right here within St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. The Light of the World Retreat provides time away from the everyday demands of life to renew your personal relationship with God. The retreat consists of a series of presentations, each building on the one before to complete the proclamation of the "Good News."
2010 Light Of the World Retreat Dates and Times:
Friday, March 5th: 6:30pm—9:30pm
Saturday, March 6th: 8:00am—8:00pm
Sunday, March 7th: 8:00am—8:00pm
Monday, March 8th: 6:30pm—9:30pm
See More About Light Of the World Here | Click to Download a Registration Form
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Apo-logia means reasons for. Apologetics has the same origin as evangelism: obedience to a divine command. As the Great Commission to evangelize came from Christ himself, the command to do apologetics came from his first pope, Peter the Rock: "Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Pet. 3:15).
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Rekindling the Flame Retreats |
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The Rekindle the Flame Retreat is a one day retreat offered once a year for all past retreatants. A speaker or speakers present on various topics of Catholic Faith that lead to deeper intimacy with the Lord. These are usually topics that touch the heart more than the head and lend themselves to sharing the faith journey with others. Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebration of Mass are usually included.
At the end of these events, anyone who has made a retreat who is not currently in a community but would like to join one is welcome. Our next Rekindling the Flame retreat will be held in Spring 2010. |
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Adult Sacraments and Rite Of Christian Initiation |
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Adults (and older teens) interested in becoming Catholic, in preparing to receive the sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation, or in learning more about the Catholic faith tradition, are invited to call the Pastoral Center at 815-455-5400, ext. 402.
The typical process for meeting these needs is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). The program year begins early September. Meetings will be held in the lower level of the Oak Street Church most Sunday mornings (after the 9:00 a.m. Mass), until about 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sacraments are conferred at the Easter Vigil Mass.
Already a confirmed, practicing Catholic? Please consider becoming a Parish Sponsor to assist someone in the program.
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