Campus Ministry
We are a communion of Saints. Just as no canonized Saint is alike, none of our student Saints are the same.
Each of our Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints is in a different place on their faith journey. The question of Campus Ministry is, “How can we help each individual take a step closer to Christ?” Our approach to Campus Ministry is a ministry of presence. High School is hard, for all students. Our ministry is one of accompaniment on this journey. The “finish line” for our ministry is not graduation but rather how our students live their lives as disciples of Christ after Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Campus Ministry Elective
The Campus Ministry course is an elective that allows students a first-hand experience at living out the Gospel message by ministering to the Saint Thomas Aquinas High School community. At its core, the class emphasizes individual and small group spiritual development by making use of class retreats, planning all school liturgies, and para-liturgies. The goal of the class is to put faith into practice. Students enrolled in the course must be comfortable sharing their faith in a variety of ways. Students will be expected to pray and journal daily and witness their faith to their peers and teachers. Students will be expected to lead small groups and bible studies during STA period. Campus Ministers should be practicing their faith on a regular basis.
Students in Campus Ministry also serve as lectors, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, art and environment planners and altar servers.
Virtue Formation | We are All Called to be SAINTS
What is Virtue?
Virtue means always trying to do good and being the best person you can be. It's about making good choices, acting with kindness, and following what is right.
Justice is often represented by a scale because it helps us weigh what is right and fair and to act accordingly. In ancient times, people thought that ideal justice was blind, blind to influence or flattery. Christian justice sees with the eyes of the heart, animated and motivated by charity.
Prudence can be represented by a scroll and torch. Prudence is the right reason in action. Illumined by the light of faith, Christian prudence is able to see clearly even in the midst of darkness to know the truth and the best way to act in any situation.
Campus Ministry Team
Mark Blaise, '09
Campus Ministry, Kairos Retreat
913-345-1411
mblaise@stasaints.net
Sarah Ikenberry, '96
Campus Ministry, Service Program Coordinator
913-319-2403
sikenberry@stasaints.net
Sonya Salazar
Campus Ministry, Liturgy & Sacraments Coordinator
913-345-1411
ssalazar@stasaints.net
Fr. Colm Larkin
Chaplain
clarkin@stasaints.net