Faith Formation

• What is Faith Formation?
• Information
• Mission Statement
• Meeting Dates
• Calendar of Events

The Faith Formation Ministry is a process by which the parishioners from St. Thomas of Villanova and surrounding parishes within the Chicago Archdiocese have the opportunity to grow in their faith through various educational and enrichments activities.

This ministry brings to the parish more opportunities for what the U.S. Catholic Bishops call "Adult Faith Formation by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study."

You can obtain more information about our ministry by contacting the Parish Office at 847-358-6999 or through our email service at stovparish@stov.org. The Parish Office will then put you in touch with one of our representatives.

We, the Faith Formation Team of St Thomas of Villanova, united in our desire to foster a deeper knowledge and appreciation of our Catholic faith, call upon the Holy Spirit for guidance to best fulfill our commitment to:

• Create an atmosphere of continuing religious education for all ages.

• Provide a better understanding of our Catholic history, faith and views.

• Increase understanding of God’s word through Catholic scripture studies.

• Share our Catholic faith through personal witness and performing community service. Our outreach programs extend to our parish, local community and beyond, as we answer God’s call to love one another.

We share our gifts and ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit and do these works in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, for the greater glory of God.   

• Meetings usually on 2nd Monday evening of each month.

• January 2012

January - March

 Scripture Studies    (STVSS)   

• The Book of James - Friday, 9:15 am - 11:30 am     Jan. 13, 2012 - Mar. 16, 2012

• The Acts of the Apostles - Saturday, 8:40 am - 10:40 am    Jan. 13, 2012 - Mar. 16, 2012

• The Book of James - Tuesday, 7:00 pm -   9:00 pm     Jan. 17, 2012 - Mar. 20, 2012

• The Bible Timeline /The Great Adventure - Monday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm   Jan. 16 - Apr. 3,  2012

• Another Small Group study meets on Saturday Mornings through-out the year at 8:30am - to study Scripture, pray and share their faith.  Meeting Room - C

 FEBRUARY - APRIL

• Stations of the Cross 

• CATHOLICISM  SERIES DVD presentation with Workbooks.  Registration and Fee Required - Wednesday Evenings 7pm - 9pm, or Thursday Mornings 9am - 10:30am.  Sign-up weekends:  Jan. 28 & 29,   Feb. 4 & 5

MAY

• Living Rosary and May Crowning