Children
We offer the following opportunities for children to grow in their faith. These opportunities are designed to partner with parents in their role of raising children in faith.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Join Us!
We want to give children the ability to learn about our Catholic faith in a way that they can understand. Children 4 through 4th grade are welcome to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 8:30 & 10:30 AM Masses. The children are dismissed after the Opening Prayer and return after the Offertory Hymn. This is an opportunity for children to gather where they can hear the readings and the homily in a way that they can comprehend. If you have questions, contact John Mertes at johnm@holytrinitydm.org or call 255-3162 ext. 224.
Faith Formation/Religious Education
We are honored to walk with your child on their faith journey. The Faith Formation Program usually meets each Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM in the Holy Trinity School Building from September through early May. This year, classes will begin in September. HT’s Faith Formation Program supports and enriches the faith development of Holy Trinity’s public school students in the 1st through 8th grades. Please fill out this FORM  and turn it into the Parish Office or put in the collection basket with your registration fee. For questions, contact John Mertes at johnm@holytrinitydm.org or call 255-3162 ext. 224.
Check out the calendar for 2024-2025 Faith Formation Calendar
Return this form: 2024-2025 Faith Formation RegistrationÂ
Online Form: 2024-25 Registration
Virtus Training
Virtus Training is required for all volunteers that work with children at Holy Trinity and throughout our Diocese. CLICK HERE to begin training for Virtus Certification.
Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS BACK. During the week of July 8th – 12th, we will spend our week having fun, and learning about God’s awesome love for each one of us! This year’s theme is SCUBA: Diving into friendship with God. Vacation Bible School is open to any student entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in the fall of 2024. Cost is $50 per child with a $130 family maximum. Your fee covers all programming for the week, snacks, crafts, a t-shirt, and some VBS swag at the end of the week. We also need help from our middle school students, high school students, college kids, moms & dads, grandmas & grandpas, and any adult of the parish that wants to help out with an awesome adventure! Applications can be found in the entryways of the church, as well as on our parish website. Vacation Bible School is a popular event at HT, so don’t miss out! If you have questions, please contact John Mertes, Director of Faith Formation at (515) 255-3162, extension 224, or via email at johnm@holytrinitydm.org.
