At Saint Thomas School, we focus on developing the whole child and provide an education intentionally formed by the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ. We believe that it is through the strength of the Catholic faith that our students can truly become informed, caring citizens dedicated to service and community.
As a school community, we believe that learning about our faith is not simply reserved for religion class. Instead, our Catholic teachings are infused in all academic subject areas and regularly inform teacher lessons and classroom discussions.
Through daily prayer, Class Masses and All-School Masses, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, time with Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament, school-wide service projects, and active participation in the liturgical seasons of the Church, students at Saint Thomas develop a strong Catholic identity and ability to truly live their faith while becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ.
A few of the special faith traditions which have been handed down and continue today include:
As part of our commitment to faith, Saint Thomas School incorporates the preparation and celebration of three sacraments.
Celebrated in 2nd grade, the reception of the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation takes place in early December. Baptism welcomes us into the Church family and Original Sin is taken away. As we grow and learn, we also do things to offend God and weaken our relationship with Him and others. The sacrament of Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to tell God we are sorry for our sins and ask for forgiveness. During the sacrament, we are absolved of our sins and receive God’s grace to reunite us with the Church and with God.
Students in Grades 2-8 have several opportunities throughout the school year to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Celebrated in 2nd grade, the Sacrament of First Holy Communion takes place on the first Sunday of May. From the beginning of the year, the order of the Mass is learned and practiced so that we can become more active listeners to the Word of God and join our voices with others in song and praise. The word Eucharist means “great thanksgiving.” In thanksgiving, we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the first time in this Sacrament. We, as Catholics, truly believe that during the consecration, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
This sacrament is foundational at Saint Thomas School.
On the Monday after First Communion, the First Communicants will attend the parish May Crowning. On this special night, they will receive their Scapulars of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and stand as honor guard for the 8th grade class as they process in to crown Mary.
Celebrated in 8th grade, students are invited to take their Catholic faith into their own hands and affirm their beliefs as they are enriched with the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is the third and final Sacrament of Initiation. When one is “Confirmed,” they are then full members of the Catholic Church. Our eighth graders prepare for Confirmation through regular attendance at Sunday Mass, attendance of the Confirmation retreat, completion of service hours and renewal of Baptismal Promises. The Bishop is invited to Saint Thomas Church, each year in January, to celebrate this special sacrament with students.
Boys and girls beginning in grade 4 are invited to become Altar Servers. The parish priests conduct training for servers. Contact the parish office at (859) 441-1282 for more information.
The Children’s Schola was started in September of 1989. Schola, directed by Mrs. Katie Barton, is open to all boys and girls of Saint Thomas Parish in grades 2nd through 8th. They sing once a month, from October through May, typically on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
For more information contact: Mrs. Katie Barton
Saint Thomas Parish offers a Parish School of Religion (PSR) for children in grades PreK-8 who do not have Catholic religious education classes in their schools. The program intends to help parents as they hand on the faith to their children.
PSR also incorporates elements of preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. First Reconciliation and First Communion Class are typically associated with our second-grade classes. Confirmation Class is typically associated with our eighth-grade classes. They are parish celebrations and will involve some activities outside of the normal PSR schedule for both PSR and Saint Thomas School.
Wednesday Classes are in the evening from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Sep 4-May 7 except when Fort Thomas Independent Schools are not in session.
We will be offering Sunday morning classes for our sacramental prep years (2nd and 8th grade) starting with the 9 AM Mass and ending by 11:15 AM.
If you have questions or would like to teach or volunteer, please contact Mark Johnson at [email protected]
The Rosary Club is open to all students grades K-8. Meetings are the first Monday of each month from 3-4pm. We pray the rosary together, do an activity and have a snack.
Students will pray together, build a relationship with our Blessed Mother, learn to pray the rosary and encourage an active faith life. Parents are also welcome to join!
2025 Meeting Dates: TBD