Chaldeans Loving Christ (CLC) is Saint Thomas’ high school program which offers a unique way to build a relationship with God. Everything from Chaldean social pressures to the virtues come into sight while gathered in the Social Hall of Saint Thomas Church.

CLC was designed for high school teens. (Grades 9-12) This program moves at a faster pace than a traditional catechists program. Teens’ ideas and thoughts are always heard, and questions are addressed through an informal setting; leaders of the program are often found among teens before the night, during small group and after the night.

Most of all, it is our goal to let God’s message be revealed through the Holy Spirit as He guides us through each night in prayer. CLC is about building and deepening a teen’s relationship with Jesus and feeling a sense of “Home” here at St Thomas. We connect them to Jesus through the Eucharist with Eucharistic Adoration within each night. CLC evenings are creative and eventful gatherings that allow teens to explore their faith in concrete ways, and help them build Christ-centered relationships with each other and the CLC servant.

In a world of fake and empty relationships, teens truly need “big brothers and sisters” who are genuinely interested in their lives, believe in their potential, pray for and with them, take the initiative to spend time with them, and go to “their world.” This kind of relational ministry is what brings teens into direct contact with God’s love, and leads to true spiritual growth.

Time: Wednesday nights, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Mission Statement: To help Middle School boys understand and develop their identity as sons of the Father in order that they may become disciples of Jesus Christ. The program addresses specific topics that cater to the middle school boys needs, helping them become better Catholic young men, and thus preparing them more adequately for the challenges of high school.

How: The program addresses various topics and challenges that they boys will face during their middle school years. As well as, the program is geared to help prepare the boys for high school and what they will face in high school. The boys will interact throughout the program with an introduction to the night, a skit, or activity which leads into a mixture of either small formal classroom-like groups, big group talks, or simple discussions throughout the semesters. Other activities are introduced include sports activities or group prayers. The program also focuses on tasks and challenges outside the evening meeting whether addressing the topic with parents and siblings or lead by catholic example towards others.

Adoration is required weekly so that the boys can come to love spending time in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Additionally, it gives the sense of unity and brotherhood towards their fellow boys and leaders, that relationship stemming from our relationship with Jesus. Adoration also teaches the boys the importance of bringing the situations that they are facing in their lives to the Lord.

Time: Thursday nights, 6:30pm-8:30pm

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Mission Statement: To help middle school girls through the journey to their sainthood by developing their identity as daughters of the Father and ultimately forming disciples of Jesus Christ who live, learn, and work in the modern world.

How: The program addresses various topics throughout the year speaking on peer pressure, modesty, bullying etc., which they currently face and which they will face in high school. The girls will interact throughout the program with an introduction to the night, a skit, or activity which leads into a mixture of either small formal classroom-like groups, big group talks, or simple discussions throughout the semesters. There are also small groups that help to engage the girls to apply the topic in their life. The girls are typically separated into small groups by their specific grade. Additionally, some talks are separated by grade so that they can be specifically addressed to an age group. Other activities are ice breakers, fun games, snacks, group prayers, and adoration.

Adoration is required weekly so that the girls can come to love spending time in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Adoration also teaches the girls the importance of bringing the situations that they are facing in their lives to the Lord. The program also focuses on tasks and challenges outside the evening meeting, whether addressing the topic with parents and siblings or leading by a catholic example towards others.

Time: Tuesday nights, 6:30pm-8:30pm.