Faith Formation
Our Catholic teachings help students actively grow in their faith through Mass, prayer, scripture, and service. We encourage every child to build a strong relationship with God and live out the values of the Church. While rooted in Catholic tradition, our religion classes welcome and respect students of all faiths.
Students benefit from religion classes that provide an engaging exploration of Bible studies and Catholic values. Our fun and dynamic curriculum allows students to learn life skills and grow in their faith.
Weekly Mass Update
We are off to a great start. Students will be decorating two envelopes each week. One to use on Thursday at Mass and one for the weekend. Thank you to all who have started using these envelopes. You are never too young to learn about stewardship.
Service Projects for the Year
Birthday Items to Honor Mary’s Birthday
Each class is requested to contribute a different birthday bag item such as candles, napkins, plates, cups, plastic silverware, cake mix/frosting, or birthday decorations like banners, horns, and party hats. The collected items will be assembled into birthday bags and donated to the food pantry.
Holy Childhood Mission Program
This program collects dues of $1.50 per participant. Additionally, a Mission Carnival is held where students can purchase tickets to participate in raffle drawings and carnival games. Tickets are available for purchase both before and during the carnival, with each ticket costing $0.50.
Food Pantries
Students collect non perishable food items for food collection donations to the food pantry and micro pantry.
Shoebox Packing Party
Each class is asked to bring items for the Shoebox Packing Party such as crayons, playdoh, markers, colored pencils, coloring books, toothbrushes, combs, bar soap, little toys like yo-yos, matchbox cards, small stuffed animals, jump ropes, etc. These items must fit inside a shoebox so nothing too big.
Advent Angel Dress Down Collection
Participants can donate $5 on designated days in December to enjoy a dress down day.
Toy Drive
Participants are encouraged to donate new items to Santa's Workshop. Suggested donations include board games, card games, puzzles, and new toys suitable for toddlers, boys, or girls. Specific examples encompass dolls, LEGOs, trucks, basketballs, footballs, perfume, jewelry, wallets, body wash, and Nerf guns, highlighting the wide range of acceptable donations.
Gifts & Cards
Gifts purchased with a donation gift and homemade Christmas cards from students are sent to all the assisted living and nursing homes in town.
Catholic Schools Week Activities
Our Booster Club sponsors activities for students to usually go bowling and visit the movie theater during the week.
Valentines for Veterans
Each class collects specific items such as socks, combs, toothpaste, puzzle books, etc. to send to the Veteran's home.
Dress Down Days
Participants can donate $5 on designated days in March to enjoy a dress down day. Funds raised support the Fall Festival obstacle course, prizes for kids games, etc.
THS High School Musical
This is a field trip for grades 3-6 and we collect a $1 donation.
Loving Arms Baby Bottle
This is a change collection/class competition during Lent for those who wish to participate. Change is collected and counted each week. The winning class gets a tour of Loving Arms in May and a Pizza Party at Angelos following the tour.
Dress Down Days
Participants can donate $5 on designated days in May to enjoy a dress down day. Funds support the 6th grade trip to St. Louis.
St. Mary's Parish
Our Catholic community gathers for worship in three beautiful churches.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Taylorville, IL
St. Rita's Catholic Church
Kincaid, IL
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Stongington, IL
