Faith Formation-
NOT JUST FOR KIDS ANYMORE
OFFICE HOURS are by appointment! Please feel free to call at any time.
Patricia dyer, pastoral associate and faith formation 716-256-2598
Want to register at Blessed Trinity? Click here and download our registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i6sejGaZb2T42KeZZmAtiXWt8u–FhDl/view?usp=sharing
See our Family of Parishes calendar to get all the up-to-date information on programs and liturgical opportunities: https://blessedtrinitybuffalo.org/calendar/
Check out the Life Resources Page Here: https://blessedtrinitybuffalo.org/life-resources/
Religious Education for Children
Children Attending Public or Charter School Religious Education Pre-Kindergarten through High School/Family Faith Formation – Our next Family Faith Formation event is the on the Feast of the Holy Family on December 28. We start with Mass and finish with a potluck lunch, games, and music! Bring a family member or friend to join us. Family Camp/Retreat, Saturday, September 13, 9 AM at Dom Miller Park. Our regular classes are on Coffee Hour Sundays for children in Pre-K through grade 8. Children over age 7 who have not been baptized will also enroll in OCIC. Registration is ongoing. Come even if you have not registered. Contact Pat Dyer (BT) for more information. Fee is $10/child. Maximum fee is $50 per family.
Open to ALL Children:
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
During Mass on the first Sunday of the month. Holidays or vacation schedules may affect the dates. Check the bulletin.
Monthly at Home Enrichment:
Packets provided for all children monthly. Check them out!
Vacation Bible School:
Vacation Bible School July 7,8,9, and 10 10:00-11:45 AM CB Use the contact us form to request a registration form. We you in 2026!
Sacraments:
Baptism Preparation – Please contact the rectory to register for a session to help you prepare for the baptism of your child under 7 years old. A baptism class for parents wishing to have a child under the age of 7 baptized will be held several times a year. Contact your parish office. Sessions are held three times a year. Contact Pat Dyer (BT) for more information. Fee is $10.00.
First Communion – Children who worship with one of our Family parishes and are in at least the second grade are welcome to prepare to join us at the Table of the Lord. We begin at 6:00 PM. Parents attend with their children. All classes will be held at Blessed Trinity for 2025 and 2026. Contact Pat Dyer (BT) for more information.
Confirmation – This is a two-semester program – All high school students who have completed a minimum of two years of religious education are welcome to join us for Session I beginning in Spring 2026. Please contact the parish office to join us. Candidates are encouraged to bring their sponsors. Confirmation in November 2025. A service project and retreat are required. Check back here for changes coming to our 2026 program.
Did you miss Confirmation? Interested in the Christian faith, but don’t know where to start? Over the age of 7? Baptized in another Christian tradition, but interested in becoming Catholic? OCIA and OCIC are for you! Children over age seven and adults seeking Baptism participate in a series of meetings and are admitted to the sacraments when they are ready. This is ongoing and it is not time-limited. Adults and children who have been baptized, but are older than our usual sacrament age or who are coming from other faith traditions, please contact your parish office for referral to our team. Everyone will be treated based on his or her unique situation. It is never too early or too late to call us. Please contact the parish office or Pat Dyer.
Prayers for First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation
Adult Enrichment:
Scripture Studies
Letters of St. Paul – at BT resumes January 2026.
Tuesdays In-person at SMdP – dates vary. Contact Barrett Fletcher for more information or call SMdP. No fees.
10 AM Sundays at CB except the last Sunday of the month.
Subs ‘N Suds Lecture Series
Our next topic is: Fr. Ron Sajdak discussing his new book about his trips to Africa. December 2, 5:30 PM for supper, 6:30 PM for talk. Copies of the book are available for purchase. St. Charles Hall at Blessed Trinity. Contemporary topics of major importance are presented throughout the year, sometimes in conjunction with other organizations. Held at one of our parishes. Watch for announcements. Contact Pat Dyer (BT.) No fee/Free-Will. Free-Will offerings for this lecture are split between the Fr. George Reger Faith Formation Program and Reaching Out to Africa (ROTA). More topics coming soon!
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WISH LIST
- Construction paper & glue sticks
- Crayons – both mixed colors and multicultural skin colors
- Lunch food for kids meetings, snacks for adult programs
- Push pins & poster putty &Puppets
- Bright colored cotton or cotton blend fabric
- Sponsor a child’s textbook $25