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Dear God,
We thank You for your many gifts and blessings.
We especially think You this day for the gift of your everlasting love - a love that conquers violence, hatred, fear, and even death.
A love that gives us hope in this life and hope for the next.
Please grant that we recognize and except this gift and share it with our family, our friends, and all those we meet.
We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ
Amen
Education Committee
The Parish's Education Committee serves St. Thomas the Apostle Parish under the auspices of the Parish Council and reports to the Pastor and the Council. The committee is charged with creating opportunities for adults to learn more about the Catholic Faith and other topics of interest and benefit to the laity who follow the path of Christ in the 21st century.
The committee organizes educational programs, works cooperatively with other education committees from neighboring parishes to co-sponsor programs, publishes recommended reading lists, and maintains a web page with links to educational resources. The committee meets approximately six times a year, and currently seeks new members.
Current Members
The current members of the committee are Nancy Billias, Ellen Brown, Celeste Calabotta, George Coppolo, Carole Donabedien, Cathy LaPenta, Brenda McLaughlin, Father Ed Moran and Ray Smith.
Contact Information
For more information, contact George Coppolo at George4750@mac.com or call the rectory at 860-233-8269.
Upcoming Programs and Activities
- "The Gospel Without Compromise"
- JustFaith 30 Week Program
- Recent Programs and Activities
- Putting Social Teaching Into Action
- USSCB Resource Link to Issues on Peace, Justice & Human Development
- Educational Committee Report to Parish Council
- Lectio Divina
- The Examen Deepening Our Consciousness of God by Brenda McLaughlin
- Worksheet for the Examen
- Website on Ignitian Prayer
- Recommended Books, Periodicals, and Films
- Archdiocese of Hartford's Office of Religious Education
- Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
- St. Edmunds Enders Island
- St. Thomas Seminary
- Boston College - The 21st Century Church
- Sacred Space
- National Catholic Reporter
The Role of the Laity
From The Word Among Us, Daily Meditations for Catholics, Friday, November 27, 2009
What about us? As Christians, we are “bearers of God and joint heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17). That means we share in Jesus and his authority and in his commission to build his kingdom here on earth. It is a high calling, and with it comes a high dignity. We are children of Almighty God! Filled with the power of the Spirit, we can do even greater things than Jesus himself did (John 14: 12)!
Today and every day, remember who you are in Christ. United with him, you have enormous potential to transform your family, workplace, and community. You have the mind of Christ to bring wisdom where there is confusion and comfort where there is anxiety. You have the anointing of Christ to bring healing, love, and mercy where there is hatred and division. Put yourself in God's hands today, and call on God's power to help you live a life pleasing to God. Then, you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible.
Further information
Additional Educational Resources