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Confirmation Update
- Rehearsal date is Saturday, August 29th at 2pm at St. Timothy R.C. Church. It should take approximately one hour. Sponsors are encouraged to attend the rehearsal.
- Date and location for the Sacrament of Confirmation: Sunday, August 30th at the 12pm Mass at St. Timothy's R.C. Church.
- There is a limit of 10 guests per family in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Face coverings are required.
- Please send in or email your Confirmation Application and Sponsor Letter. The email address is dre@sainttimothyparish.org. Click for application: Confirmation Application
- These two documents can be sent to:
St. Timothy R.C. ChurchImportant Requirement:
565 East Park Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Attn: Faith Formation Office
The Diocese requires that all candidates attend a retreat prior to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The goal of the retreat is to provide candidates an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Sacrament, to reflect on its place in their lives, and to engage in prayer, reflection, and conversation as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament.
Due to the pandemic, we're asking that each candidate complete the following "virtual confirmation retreat" with your sponsor or a parent. The retreat includes links to short videos and opportunities for prayer and reflection.
Click here to access the retreat: Virtual Confirmation Retreat
Once you complete the retreat, please email answers to the following questions to Mrs. Papaj at dre@sainttimothyparish.org by August 16th:
- What are you looking forward to as you celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation?
- What is Confirmation and why do we celebrate it?
- What is the Holy Spirit?
- What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
- How can you live the gifts of the Holy Spirit today?
Finally, please review the life of the saint you have chosen for your Confirmation name prior to receiving the Sacrament:
- Juliana: St. Catherine
- Chris: St. John
- Ryland: St. James
The Faith Formation staff looks forward to participating with you in your celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation as you continue your life's journey to become the best version of yourself and the person that God wants you to be!
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Dear Faith Formation Families,
As we continue to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic, let us put our faith in Holy Mary, Our loving Mother. We pray for protection and safety for our families and loved ones. While we are at home with our families, it is the perfect time to pray the Rosary to the Blessed Virgin with your children.
Directions to pray the Rosary and common prayers used to recite the Rosary are listed below.
If you cannot pray the entire Rosary at one time, then you can pray a decade or even say one Hail Mary prayer a day with your children. Our loving and caring Mother will intercede for you and comfort you during this difficult time.Pope St. Pius X said, "The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God..."
To pray the Rosary:
1. Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles’ Creed.
2. Pray an Our Father.
3. Prayer three Hail Marys and one Glory Be.
4. Announce the mystery and pray the Our Father.
5. Pray ten Hail Marys and one Glory Be.
6. Pray the Hail, Holy Queen.As you pray the Rosary, reflect on the Holy Mysteries of Jesus' life. The Mysteries correspond to the days of the week the Rosary is recited. For example, if you pray the Rosary on a Monday you will meditate on the Joyful Mysteries.
Common Prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father,
And of the Son,
And of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
At the words that follow, up to and including “the Virgin Mary,” all bow.
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand
of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.The Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.Glory Be
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, the children of Eve;
to you we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this land of exile.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us;
lead us home at last
and show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus:
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
(Mondays and Saturdays)
As we hold our rosary and pray the Hail Mary over and over again, we think about happy times in Mary’s life. We call these the Joyful Mysteries.The Annunciation: The angel Gabriel asks Mary to be the Mother of Jesus.
The Visitation: Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s baby (St. John the Baptist) recognizes Mary’s baby (Jesus). Both babies are still in the womb!
The Nativity: Mary gives birth to Jesus in a manger.
The Presentation: Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the Temple, and Simeon and Anna recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
The Finding in the Temple: Mary and Joseph fear Jesus is lost. They find him teaching in the Temple.
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
(Thursdays)
As we pray the Hail Marys, we think about the public ministry of Jesus. We call these the Luminous Mysteries. Luminous means light. Light helps us to understand.The Baptism of Jesus: Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
The Wedding at Cana: Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding celebration.
The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Jesus talks about putting God first in our lives.
The Transfiguration: Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain. He talks with Moses and Elijah. He is shining.
The Giving of the Eucharist: Jesus gives us his Body and Blood for the first time at the Last Supper.
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
(Tuesdays and Fridays)
As we pray the Hail Mary over and over again, we think about the very difficult times in Jesus’ life. We call these the Sorrowful Mysteries.The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, but his disciples fall asleep.
The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is arrested and taken to the jail where the soldiers make fun of him and whip him.
The Crowning of Thorns: The soldiers take a thorny vine, wind it in circles and press it on Jesus’ head.
The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus is forced to carry the heavy wood of the cross.
The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross.
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(Wednesdays and Sundays)
As we pray the Hail Marys, we think about the wonderful times in Jesus’ life and in Mary’s life after the Crucifixion. We call these the Glorious Mysteries.The Resurrection: Jesus rises from the dead.
The Ascension: Jesus ascends to heaven after telling his disciples that he will be with them in Spirit forever.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit comes as a wonderful gift from Jesus to teach our hearts and minds about God.
The Assumption: Mary is taken up into heaven, body and soul.
The Coronation: God gives Mary a special place in heaven, crowning her Queen of Heaven and Earth.
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Note to First Communion Families
Please practice the common prayers with your children. These include: Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, and The Apostles' Creed. The prayers are listed in the box above.
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Setting the standard for your children
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Helping to Serve Thousands for Thanksgiving
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together, we can do great things.”
– Saint Teresa of Calcutta
St. Timothy Faith Formation confirmation students Juliana and Chris joined over 1,000 other volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy on the morning of November 23rd to help put together thousands of bags of food for a Thankgiving giveaway to feed many in need.
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Juliana and Chris started the day by double bagging frozen chickens, then moved to their next assignment where they joined an assembly line of amazing volunteers which meandered throughout the church to gather the various food goods into the Thanksgiving meal bags which ultimately would fill every pew.
St. Luke's Mission of Mercy has been carrying out the corporal works of mercy for a quarter century now. All these food items are either donated or purchased with funds that were donated. This year, volunteers packed approximately 8,000 bags of food for 2,800 families for Thanksgiving. Each year, St. Luke's holds special holiday meal packings for Thanksgiving and Christmas featuring a full meal of chicken, vegetables, and dessert. The food giveaways are an awesome thing to witness, and an even more incredible thing to be a part of.
Juliana and Chris, thank you for helping to provide a full meal for many families who would otherwise feel hunger on Thanksgiving.
"Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."
- Matthew 25:34-36
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Our Faith Formation Students Lend a Hand
"Jesus loves you, dear young people, for you are the means by which he can spread His light and hope. He is counting on your courage, your boldness, and your enthusiasm.
- Pope Francis
On the chilly early morning of Saturday, November 9th, a group of 9th grade students from Saint Timothy's Faith Formation program traveled to St. Luke's MIssion of Mercy. This year marks 25 years that St. Luke's has been following the calling to help God's neediest.
The Saint Timothy's team of Mya, Corey, and Sergio began the day by assisting with several jobs in the kitchen area including unloading food products onto shelves, loading bags of baked goods, breaking down cardboard boxes, tidying up the floors with brooms in hand, and thawing foods that would soon be served.
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As noon approached, the St. Timothy's team along with other volunteers from the area took to the various stations for serving lunch. For the next hour, a warm meal was offered to many in need of food who came in from the cold.
Mya, Corey, and Sergio, thank you for your service to others.“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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Faith Formation: General Schedule for 2020-2021
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Monthly Schedule for 2020-2021
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