Family Formation is a dynamic ministry where parents and children learn and grow together in their faith through both home and church catechesis. It is not your typical drop-off program. Parents and children gather once a month.

Children meet with their age-appropriate groups where they will receive formal catechesis. At the same time, parents gather together and are engaged in the same topic through talks, discussion, and fellowship. Parents and children will complete their home lessons as a family for the remaining weeks of the month. This ministry serves Pre-K - 6th grade children and their families.

To register for Family Formation, click here.

The Young Catholics ministry seeks to form intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through building relationships with the youth of STA, partnering with families, and providing opportunities to encounter Christ and pursue a relationship with Him. This ministry serves 7th-12th grade teens and their families.

To register for the Young Catholics, click here.

Deacon Andy Pena serves as the Director of Family Formation at St. Thomas Aquinas. You can contact him at apena@stadallas.org.

Erin Antosh serves as the Coordinator of Family Formation at St. Thomas Aquinas. You can contact her at antosh@stadallas.org.

Leilani Coplen serves as the Associate Director of Youth Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas. You can contact her at lfreitas@stadallas.org

If you are not financially able to contribute to registration costs at this time, we ask that you support the ministries through volunteering your time. Areas of volunteering include Catechist, Small Group Leader, Administrative help, etc.

Safe Environment clearance will be required to volunteer. You can learn more about the Safe Environment process here.