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Parents..Raising..Amazing..Youth!! St. Patrick Catholic Church Elementary Faith Formation It's like a class and we're ALL enrolled!! Join Our Team!!

A community of life-long learners trying to be more like the SAINTS who came before! :) All are welcome to bask in the light of divine love.

03/14/2022

I think we all need these words in our life! ❤️❤️

01/16/2018

No Elementary Faith Formation classes tonight, January 16! When Troy City Schools are closed, then we are closed.

07/15/2017

SPARK Day #5:
It was the final day of our fabulous week of service! This day is always so bittersweet but important to trust that the lessons we have taught this week will continue to resonate in these 16 amazing youth as they continue their journey closer to Jesus...
Here's what we did today! We had Karen Kemble McIntire as a witness of faith and she gave an excellent talk on her struggles of losing her dad (in the physical sense).... Then we started to get right to work on the main project of the day, which was preparing and serving a delicious lunch for the Parish staff workers. We only took a break one time and that was to say a prayer with the older teens before they embarked on their exciting Steubenville adventure! God bless Hollie Danis and all the souls accompanying her this weekend! ...... Our lunch was pretty fantastic!! We decided to use an Indian theme for our special meal to help welcome Father Michael to our warm, church family! We looked up easy recipes, decorated the undercroft, prepared all the food, and some of us even learned a few Indian dance moves to show off! :)
After serving the dessert, we surprised one of our own fantastic Sparks with a birthday song! Some of us even baked cookies and cake balls at home for the occasion!
After spending this special time with our guests, we worked hard to clean up the undercroft and restore it back to normal.... Then we went outside to conclude this magnificent week with an old-fashioned water balloon toss... the toss off course was followed by letting us all try to attack each other with these liquid-filled orbs of joy! Many of us got soaked and it was a blast!! Again, it's really a shame that such a wonderful week has to end but our journey remains ongoing! The best part is that we have a stronger bond with our fellow Sparks to help us through...

Be a SPARK!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

07/14/2017

Spark Day #4:
It was such a busy day filled with so much wonderful service! First we made inspirational placemats for the people of the Soup Kitchen.... we delivered the placemats and did lots of chores around the kitchen. We weeded, made lots of peanut butter sandwiches, and cleaned the tables!!!
Then we came back to the undercroft and listened to a scripture reading in a Lectio Divina activity! It was so peaceful and God's holy work was all around! ... Next, we made baby blankets for Miami County Right To Life and we filled several goodie bags for the older teens who are heading off on their Steubenville retreat this weekend..... the last activity of service that we enjoyed was writing letters of encouragement to a young gentleman who is new to our parish but is currently finishing up his sentence in the local prison.... We know that everybody makes mistakes but those shortcomings do not define us as being the amazing beings of light that we were born to be! We are all descendants of Christ and therefore worthy of infinite second chances!! Always a chance to reinvent yourself!! Praise be to God!!! What a great week!!! Only one more amazing day left!!
Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

07/12/2017

Day 3 of SPARK: another huge success!!! We were visited by Michael Ham! He's an incredible young adult in our community whose devotion to a life of goodness is a tribute for many! Some people say disabled but he is perfectly 'ABLED' in sooo many ways especially with his gift for public speaking! God gave us all unique gifts too so that we can help people! What's yours??
After that we played a rousing game of "Pop-the-balloon-tied-to-someone's ankle" Ahhh sooo fun!!! .... Next we spent some quality time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration! So peaceful!
We enjoyed a special lunch of Little Caesar's pizza as a reward for some of our good deeds! Of course we don't serve with the desire of getting something in mind but when it happens we're eternally grateful!
We ended the day with a huge splash at the Troy Aquatic Park!! This is such an amazing week and I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!!!

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

07/11/2017

Day 2 of Spark Camp was great!!! We spent the morning at a nursing home!! There is a beautiful resident who just turned 100!! We remembered her from last year's Noodle Ball game so we had to sing a birthday song and get a group pic! We played Noodle Ball and sang lots of patriotic songs with residents struggling with their memories! It was such a great day of service!
Our fun activity was a cut-throat game of bowling! Of course we're all winners with God! Can't wait for tomorrow!!

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

07/10/2017

It was the first day of SPARK camp!! Every summer we take a group of 6th-8th graders and make wonderful things happen in the community... Our numbers are small but they are certainly mighty!! It only takes one of us to ignite an endless ripple of love upon the world... That is our greatest mission! We strive to let Christ shine through our bodies so that other people may be inspired to act in the same ways.... Today we had a fun time getting to know each other while doing some much needed chores.... We sanitized the entire Nursery in the Undercroft and degreased the kitchen! We even made cookies to share with others!! Can't wait for more Holy works tomorrow! :)

Be a SPARK!!!
Saint
Patrick's
Agents
Radiating
Kindness

05/20/2017

St. Patrick Church Elementary Faith Formation Garage Sale!
Sale Hours:
May 20 & 21
St. Patrick Parish Center
8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday.
All proceeds to benefit our Early Childhood and Elementary Faith Formation programs and the new certification process for our Faith Formation teachers.

05/17/2017

Volunteers Needed!

We need your help this week with the Elementary Faith Formation garage sale.

We need your help in three ways:
1. Please save your garage sale donations for us and drop them off to the Parish Center Gym on Thursday, May 18 from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and/or Friday, May 19, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

2. Come help us with the garage sale. Help during any of the donation hours or the sale hours. Also, we will be working Friday from 3;00 pm til 9:00 pm putting items out on tables, plus pricing items. Children are welcome, with a parent to help. This is a great family service project!

3. Come, buy something at the sale!

Sale Hours:
May 20 & 21
St. Patrick Parish Center
8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday.

All proceeds to benefit our Early Childhood and Elementary Faith Formation programs and the new certification process for our Faith Formation teachers.

This is a wonderful way to not only do some spring cleaning, but donate to our children's programs! Who knows, you might find just what you are looking for at the sale! Questions? Call Marty Phillips, Faith Formation Coordinator 937-307-3568

03/15/2017

Tonight First Grade Faith Formation made amazing Father Jim action figures!!! We love our priest!! Look! We even made the exclusive Lenten version that's complete with his purple vestments! (They'll be collectable no doubt because he is soon on to other ventures) May we continue to walk in the light and grow our hearts during this prayerful season and always! :)

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Troy, OH

Telephone

(937) 335-2833

Website

http://www.stpattroy.org/

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