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UPCOMING EVENTSJUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH RELIGOUS EDUCATION Classes are going on now! Open to all teens in grades 7-12. Students that would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must be enrolled in classes. Visit the Forms page to register and submit your payment via PayPal. Contact Cameron or Carly if you have any questions!
LENT 2012 Check out the Holy Trinity Lenten Calendar here
During Lent we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Easter. "Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church's liturgical year, reflecting the forty days Jesus spent in the desert in fasting and prayer (CCC)." The common practice for Catholics is to always “give something up for Lent” and this is good to do. However, the Tradition of our Church actually calls us to do more than just give something up for Lent. We can add things to our lives as well in the hope that our Lenten practices will benefit us in our life of faith.
Lent should be a time to grow in our relationship with Christ and our dedication to the faith. Tradition holds that there are actually three things we should do in Lent as we prepare to celebrate Easter. These three things are: Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting. We do the last one well every year, but this year I am asking you to join me in focusing on the other two as well. Please seriously consider things that you can do to grow in your relationship with God.
Here are some examples: -Prayer: Set 5-15 minutes aside for prayer daily, daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary, Liturgy of the Hours, Stations of the Cross, spiritual reading from the Bible or other spiritual books. -Almsgiving: giving time to others, helping the poor or the elderly, helping at the St. Joseph Pantry or the Comea Shelter, or giving part of your allowance to the needy. -Fasting: You know what to do here, but be reasonable and only do something that you know you can do.
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SIMPLE SUPPER FOR TEENS! Join us every Sunday night during Lent for a simple supper at 6 pm before the Junior and Senior High Youth Program begins. We have some great meals planned! Invite your friends and come join us for good food, pool and ping pong, games and time to socialize. Feb. 26th-Nifty Nachoes March 4th- Super Subs March 11th- Savory Soups March 18th- Perfect Potatos March 25th- Chilin Chili
Encounter With God's Call Weekend Road Trip time! All guys in Junior year or older are encouraged to attend the annual Encounter With God's Call Weekend at Conception Seminary College in Missouri. This all expense paid trip is a great retreat for anyone discerning a vocation, interested in what seminary life is like, or is just curious! Contact Cameron or Fr. Tom at the parish for more information
NEW TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL The translation of the Roman Missal (the texts we are use for Mass), including the parts that the people pray, are changing on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27th, 2011. Many people have expressed interest in why the changes are taking place. Check out these videos for some great information on new Mass Translation. New Roman Missal for High School Teens - Word for Word by Life Teen from Life Teen on Vimeo. New Roman Missal for Middle School Youth - Word for Word by Life Teen from Life Teen on Vimeo. New Roman Missal for Parents and Adults - Word for Word by Life Teen from Life Teen on Vimeo. |
WELCOME TO HOLY TRINITY YOUTH MINISTRY!Youth Ministry, as defined by the US Bishops in the document 'Renewing the Vision', is "the response of the Christian community to the needs of young people, and the sharing of the unique gifts of youth with larger community." In teen-friendly terms, that means that anything and everything we do for youth at Holy Trinity is considered Youth Ministry, as well as anything that youth do to give back to the Church, the community and to God. That's a pretty big thing! Holy Trinity Youth Ministry is alive and well, serving the Junior and Senior High youth of our parish. Youth Ministry is not a club you join or even an activity you have to regularly attend. Students can participate in activities they find interesting and can fit into their schedules. Youth Ministry at the parish is a comprehensive program that works in conjunction with the Junior and Senior Religious Education Please check out our schedules and find things that might interest you and get them on your calendar!! As events get closer, look for more detailed information in the bulletin, on the youth ministry bulletin We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
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