OUR MISSION | The mission of St. Theresa Catholic Church is to share Jesus Christ through the sacraments, education, prayer, and service.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT ST. THERESA? INVITE SOMEONE NEW TO MASS! What do you love most about St. Theresa Catholic Church? Share with your family and friends, and invite someone new to Mass this weekend! Learn about Mass Times, Confession, and Adoration Hours.
ST. THERESA PARISH WELCOMES YOU! If you are new to the parish or not yet registered, we invite you to contact the receptionist at the Pauline Center for info on how to become parishioner.
BECOME A PARISHIONER & GENERAL QUESTIONS Please visit the Pauline Center or call the Parish Office at 847.358.7760.
CCC SPEAKER SERIES For info on the Community, Conversation, and Catholicism (CCC) Speaker Series, please visit Evangelization and CCC Series.
RELGIOUS EDUCATION RE classes for Kindergarten-8th grade meet September-April on Tuesdays 4:30-6:00PM or Saturdays 9:00-10:30AM. A 2 week June intensive for non-Sacramental years is offered. For age 7+ not Baptized or 3rd grade+ who have not received First Holy Communion, classes meet September-April on Thursdays 5-6PM. Two years of formation for the reception of Sacraments is required. Contact Elizabeth Vogt 847.358.7760 x 111 and please visit Religious Education.
YOUTH MINISTRY For more info about programs for teens and college-age youth, please visit Youth Ministry’s page LIFT.
MUSIC MINISTRY For more info on joining a choir and other music programs, please visit Music Ministry.
WEDDINGS To make arrangements at least six months in advance and schedule an appointment with a priest, call the Parish Office 847.358.7760.
BAPTISMS Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays. Baptism prep classes are held on the first Wednesdays. Email Art & Jackie Weber or call the Parish Office 847.358.7760.
BELOVED DEPARTED Funeral arrangements may be made by speaking with a bereavement minister. Please call the Parish Office 847.358.7760.
ADULT SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION Adults who have not yet received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation and would like to join the Catholic Church attend Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes at St. Theresa. Contact Deacon Larry Schumacher 847.358.7760 x 363. Adults who only need to receive Confirmation attend Vicariate classes at St. Edna in Arlington Heights in the Spring. Email Lorie Crepeau or call 847.398.3362 x 325.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK For the Lord’s healing strength and peace to anyone who is seriously or chronically ill, hospitalized, or about to have surgery. Call the Parish Office at 847.358.7760.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY If you or your loved one are homebound, you may make arrangements to receive Communion. Call the Parish Office at 847.358.7760.
PARISH MINISTRIES Please visit Ministries to learn more about the following ministries: Care for God’s Creation, Ministry of Care, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), OCIA, LIFT, Knights of Columbus, Respect Life, Women’s Club, Marian Rosary Devotion, Charismatic Prayer Group, KAIROS Prison Ministry, REACH, Eucharistic Ministers, Lector Ministry, Music Ministry, Altar Servers, Ushers, and Wedding Ministry. Info on more ministries coming soon.
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St. Theresa Catholic Church |465 North Benton Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 |847.358.7760
