A Faith Community

Faith Formation

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What is Faith Formation?

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."

Information

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.

Mission Statement

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.   

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

STVSS - Scripture Study 2012-2013 - using Jeff Cavins’ materials
                         2012
Friday AM: Book of  Exodus
Tuesday PM: Book of  Exodus
Saturday AM: Book of Revelation
Monday PM: Gospel of Matthew
                         2013
Friday AM: Book of Psalms
Tuesday PM: Book of Psalms
Saturday AM: Book of James
Monday PM: Gospel of Matthew
 Events
    2013  

January - March

       Calendar

 Scripture Studies (STVSS)   

St. Thomas Scripture Study (STVSS) Winter Offerings  

Psalms: The School of Prayer (11-week study)
Fri mornings: 9:30-11:30am beginning Jan 11th, 2013
 - Mar. 22, 2013 OR
Tues evenings: 7-9pm beginning Jan 15th, 2013
- Mar. 22, 2013
Cost of study: $24

James: Pearls for Wise Living (11-week study)
Sat mornings: 8:40-10:40am beginning on Jan 5th, 2013
 - Mar. 16, 2013
Cost of study: $23

Contact Nancy Hulsebosch at 847-705-9314 or nhulsebosch@sbcglobal.net to enroll!

  • Gospel of Matthew - MONDAY, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jan. 7, 2013 - Apr. 1, 2013
  • Another Small Group study meets on Saturday Mornings through-out the year at 8:30 a.m. - to study Scripture, pray and share their faith. Meeting Room - C

 FEBRUARY - MARCH

  • Stations of the Cross - In English: On Fridays at 6:00 p.m. in Church
  • ASH WEDNESDAY is February 13, 2013
  • EASTER is March 31, 2013
     

April - MAY

  • Calendar

  • Living Rosary and May Crowning    7:00 p.m. in the Church  -   Date TBD

SEPTEMBER

          SCRIPTURE  STUDIES (TO BE DETERMINED)

  • Friday, 9:15 am - 11:15 am Sept. - Nov. 2013
  • Saturday, 8:40 am - 10:40 am Sept. - Nov. 2013  
  • Tuesday, 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm    Sept. - Nov. 2013
  • Monday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sept. - Nov. 2013