Hi! My name is Trish Lokmer and I have been the Director of Faith Formation at St. Elizabeths since 2008. I have 2 beautiful daughters; Patricia and Anna that I have raised in the parish. I have a loving husband, Sean, who allows me to keep “church” hours. My favorite color is pink. My favorite person is Jesus and my favorite past time is praying, spending time with my family and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes!  

I am who I am because of the love of Christ shown to me through my parents growing up. They left me a legacy of love that I want to pass on to my children. My favorite bible verse is John 3:30 “He must increase, I must decrease.” I pray that my life would reflect this verse daily.

As the Director of Faith Formation, I am responsible for overseeing and leading the Faith Formation Team which is made up of the Coordinator of Religious Education, the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the Coordinator of Family Ministry and the Faith Formation Secretary. My primary focus is to identify and lead adult faith formation opportunities such as Alpha and Bible studies, coordinate the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and Marriage Enrichment & Preparation programs, create and lead small groups and assist the pastor with the parish homily series content. 

Director of Faith Formation Staff Mission Statement-
To walk with people in their encounter and relationship with Jesus through authentic witness and genuine care....provide opportunities for continued growing in discipleship.