1) What is the School of Faith and Mission?

The St. Therese School of Faith and Mission is a nine month program designed to help you deepen and explore your faith and connect with your God-given mission in life.

2) Who can come?

Any person aged 17+ with a sincere desire to grow in relationship with Jesus and live a deep life of faith and mission. We especially encourage graduates of other formation programs and ministries who are searching for their next step on life’s journey.

3) What will I experience and learn?

St. Therese is a school of spiritual life and mission. St. Therese’s believes that a well balanced Catholic formation includes intellectual and spiritual formation. Therefore, while receiving faith, mission, and leadership formation, the St. Therese student is intellectually and academically equipped to meet the challenges a modern disciple meets walking with Jesus in the world today. Through the example of St. Thérèse, patron of the School, St. Thérèse School is a spiritual environment forming disciples in Jesus Christ. St. Thérèse teaches by her example her simple little way of love and this program reflects her approach to God. St. Thérèse’s is a Christ-centred environment of Catholic spirituality and Catholic action. We aim to catechise the whole person into the love that never ends.

Our "Believing in Love: The Spirituality of Imperfection" Program of Formation is based around 3 trimesters. The teachings in each trimester will follow the trimesters' topics of Faith, Love and Mission.

FAITH	LOVE	MISSION
Trimester I ~ early-Sept. - Christmas I Believe in Love God the Father THEME: Abandonment     OBJECTIVES: Humility Conversion Love & Healing Faith Hope Trust   RESOURCE TEXTS:   What Does God Want,    Michael Scanlan, TOR I Believe in Love, Fr. Jean D’Elbee Life in the Spirit Manual Deus Caritas Est, Pope Benedict XVI Catechism of the Catholic Church The Bible (Old Testament) Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Theology of the Body,    Pope John Paul II Poustinia, Catherine Doherty	Trimester II ~ Christmas - Easter I Trust in Love God the Son THEME: Confidence & Communion     OBJECTIVES: Trust Discipleship Faith Love Thanksgiving Obedience   RESOURCE TEXTS:   I Believe in Love, Fr. Jean D’Elbee Catechism of the Catholic Church History of the Catholic Church,    Alan Shreck As Bread that is Broken,    Peter G. van Breemen, S.J. The Fire Within, Rudolph Homum The Bible (Gospels) Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Theology of the Body,    Pope John Paul II What Does God Want,    Michael Scanlan, TOR	Trimester III ~ Easter - mid-June I Give in Love God the Holy Spirit Proclaim... “Do little things with great love.” THEME: Discernment & Mission     OBJECTIVES: Discernment Service Evangelization Mission Joy to One Another “Go into the Deep”   RESOURCE TEXTS:   I Believe in Love, Fr. Jean D’Elbee Catechism of the Catholic Church The Mass Theology of the Body,    Pope John Paul II The Bible (Acts of the Apostles) Story of a Soul, St. Thérèse of Lisieux What Does God Want,    Michael Scanlan, TOR Compendium of the Social Doctrine Evangelization in the Modern World,    Pope Paul VI Community and Growth - Jean Vanier Gospel Without Compromise,    Catherine Doherty

Guest teachers and workshop animators (as approved by the Bishop) will augment the Core Program by providing their in-depth expertise and teaching to the three main themes of the year’s program. The guest teachers will amplify core classes by both their teaching and witness.

Upon completion of the program, students are encouraged to persue ministry opportunities. These may include youth ministry, team outreach ministry, parish ministry, international missionary work, inner city ministry, and a wide variety of other areas.

For more detail regarding the format of our "Believing in Love: The Spirituality of Imperfection" Program of Formation, please contact us.

4) When does this program start?

• The program starts early September and concludes mid-June. Contact us for exact dates for the upcoming program..

Please apply as soon as possible to reserve your spot in the class, and to help us in our planning and preparation.

5) What is the cost?

The cost for the year is $7,900.00. This covers about half our costs; the rest is provided through the donations of those who support our program.

The price covers room, board, and tuition. We encourage students with financial difficulties to try to find 10 donors to sponsor you at $800.00 each.

Remember... God is with you as you discern and act on His will.

6) How do I apply?

There are 3 ways you can begin the process:

• Apply Online!
• Download an Application Form.
• Contact us and we'll sent you an Application Form.