Formation

Holy Trinity Ministry program focuses on the three "S's" Spiritual, Service and Social are formational components of youth development which are incorporated into the program. 
 
High School Program: Regular weekly meetings are on Sunday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Events that are offered for high school youth: You can join YAB (Youth Advisory Board) for the Archdiocese of Louisville, CLI (Christian Leadership Institute), OBOC (One Bread, One Cup), NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference), TEC (Together Encounter Christ), QUEST, occasional Regional Youth Events, Summer Mission Trips to various locations, assisting with 8th grade confirmation retreat, summer trips to Kings Island and so much more...These events help to instill their faith life intertwined with social while serving others in need.  
 
Junior High Program: Children enter our Junior High Program at the end of their sixth grade year. Meetings, held every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM.  Events that are offered for junior high youth: regular youth events with focus of building community, faith formation, and in service.  Youth ministry has great opportunities for you such as, Gilda's Club of Louisville, Cemetery Cleanup, occasional regional youth events, Christmas caroling in the home, and so much more! 

 

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW): This opportunity to hear the Gospel proclaimed at their own level of understanding is offered for children ages 3-7 at each of the weekend Masses (except 6:30 PM) during the school year and at the 11:00 AM Mass during the summer. Children are dismissed after the opening prayer of Mass to go with a catechist who reads the Gospel and leads an activity that makes the Gospel relevant to young lives. Children return to their parents after the Prayers of the Faithful.  Registration is not necessary for participation. Parents may wish to accompany their child the first time. Trained youth helpers are assigned as assistants to the adult leaders. Due to the pandemic, this program is on hold. We look forward to hosting your children soon!

NURSERY: A co-op nursery is offered each weekend at the 5:00 PM liturgy on Saturday and 11 AM Sunday liturgies year round.  Parents of children through age 3 are encouraged to use this service. This is a co-operative nursery, meaning that those who use it must also assist in staffing it.  Safe Environment Training and a background check are required of all volunteers.  The nursery is located in the gathering space. Due to the pandemic, this program is on hold. We look forward to opening the nursery soon!

SCOUTS: Our parish wholeheartedly supports Scouting. Parish members participate as leaders. Children of various ages may join one of the troops. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Each summer children ages 4 through incoming 6th graders are invited to take part in our Vacation Bible School. Jr. High and Senior High youth are welcome to assist.  Fun, music, great snacks, exciting crafts, bible stories, games and more are all part of the children's learning experience. 

ADULT ENRICHMENT: Events are planned based upon interests and needs.  The Religious Education Office, Sunday bulletin and this website inform you of current offerings.

BIBLE STUDY: Bible studies are offered at Holy Trinity and meet on a variety of days and times.  Each group selects its own materials. For more details, contact Vicky Chism.

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH: A weekend retreat that gives you the opportunity to examine, rediscover and/or intensify your personal relationship with Christ, as you relax, pray and rethink priorities and get to know other parishioners. It is a weekend of reflection and sharing of spiritual and real life issues. There is an annual retreat for women (January) and for men (February). For more information, contact Vicky Chism (897-5207).

(PRE-K through 8th Grade): Holy Trinity Parish School is central to the educational mission of our community. It is challenged to provide both academic and religious instruction. By combining these two elements we create a Catholic atmosphere enabling our children to grow to be contributing adult members of their community.
 
We at Holy Trinity are blessed with a quality school. Our children benefit from full-time programs in the traditional areas of study as well as in Art, Computers, Library, Music, Spanish, and Physical Education. Our administrative team and teaching staff are composed of professionals with an average of 13 years experience in Education. All teachers are certified and 62% have attained a Masters Degree or higher. We have a full time counselor, and Director of Student Achievement and Director of Activities. Our school is part of the Archdiocesan school system, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
 
Many of Holy Trinity graduates attend Catholic high schools. Our student’s standardized tests scores remain high and they regularly receive awards and recognition. An integral part of our school is our service learning program, which includes outreach programs on each grade level. For more information regarding our parish school please contact either the school office (897-2785) or their website at www.ht-school.org

GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT): The parish religious education program at Holy Trinity is called Growing in Faith Together (GIFT). GIFT exists to partner with parents in the faith formation of children and youth in grades 1-8 who attend our public schools and Christian/private academies.  By utilizing contemporary educational methods and technology, excellent age-appropriate resources, and opportunities for service and outreach students are enabled to learn the teachings, liturgical life, and practices of the Roman Catholic faith.  The GIFT program runs from early September through April each year on Sunday mornings between the 8:30 and 11:00 AM liturgies. Registration is required and takes place in August. Children must be in the Religious Education Program for one year before preparing to celebrate any sacrament to ensure that they have a strong foundation on which to build their understanding of that sacrament. 

To register your child for the GIFT program, please download the registration form, complete it, and submit it with your payment to the Religious Education Office. 

GIFT Registration Form (Required)
GIFT Schedule 2021-2022
GIFT Policies
GIFT Educational Profile (Optional)

RCIA and CHILDREN’S CATECHUMENATE: 
What is the RCIA?
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who are experiencing a conversion in their lives and seeking either Christian baptism in the Catholic Church or full Communion with the Catholic tradition of Eucharist and Confirmation.
It is a process which enables the study of the Gospels, Catholic Christian teaching, the acceptance of Christian values and morality, the development and deepening of a life of prayer and action with the support and involvement of the local Christian community. The RCIA is more than a course of instruction. It is a process of conversion, designed to meet the unique and individual needs of the participants.
Who is RCIA for?

• Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic Faith
• Those, above the age of 7, who want to join the Catholic Church through Baptism, or Profession of Faith

• Inquiry or Pre-Catechumenate
  At this time participants are encouraged to ask questions and explore the basic tenets of the Catholic faith and to reflect upon these in light of their own life experiences.
• The Catechumenate
  It is during this time that most of study of Scripture, doctrine, traditions and meeting with the community takes place.
• Purification & Enlightenment
  For those preparing for baptism, this stage takes place during the Lenten season where they reflect upon their own faith experiences in a more intense, prayerful way. Other times during the year, baptized candidates reflect more deeply upon the meaning of their baptism and celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.
• Sacraments of Initiation
  Candidates for baptism celebrate their initiation into the Church on the holiest of nights-the Easter Vigil - where they are baptized, confirmed and receive Eucharist. Candidates for full communion may celebrate their Rite of Reception other times throughout the year.
• Mystagogia
  This is a time for candidates to reflect upon their experiences of being new Catholic Christians and find their place in the ordinary life of the Church.

• Must I make a commitment to Catholicism to participate in this program?
  No! We realize that many people are searching and need to know more about the Church before they make such a commitment. We also realize that Catholicism is not for everyone. We ask no firm commitment until the beginning of Lent.
• I was baptized a Methodist, Baptist, etc.  Must I be re-baptized in order to join the Catholic Church?
  No! There is only one Baptism. Candidates seeking full Communion within the Catholic Church will not be baptized again. They will simply make a Profession of Faith and receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. 
• What steps do I need to take to begin the process of Inquiry? 
  Please contact the Pastoral Associate for information. 
• Forms: RCIA Inquirer Form; Sponsor Form; 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Processes are in place to prepare adults and children to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.  Parent meetings, workshops and celebrations take place throughout the year. Families requesting the baptism of an infant or child under the age of 7 years may celebrate this sacraments at one of the scheduled weekends throughout the year.  Currently at Holy Trinity, Reconciliation is celebrated in the fall of the 2nd grade year;  First Eucharist is celebrated in the Spring of 2nd grade and Confirmation is a two-year program beginning in 7th Grade and celebrated in the winter of 8th Grade. Select the specific sacrament from the drop-down menu for more details.