Child Faith Formation
We desire that you and your family make the intentional decision to form your children to know, love, and follow our Savior, Jesus Christ. As your parish family, we stand with you—to encourage, support, and love you every step of the way!
However, the parish alone cannot teach your children everything they need to become disciples of Christ.
A common assumption in our culture is that the teaching of the faith is primarily the responsibility of the school or parish. But our Catholic faith teaches that parents are the primary catechists of their children. Parents teach not only through their words, but—more importantly—through their attitudes and actions. Children learn about the world, others, and themselves first and foremost from their parents.
Saint John Paul II often referred to the family as the “domestic Church,” because it is within the family that children first encounter the faith. In such a home, Catholicism is lived as a way of life that permeates each moment of the day, rather than as a weekly obligation to be fit into a schedule.
All of our formation efforts at Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church are focused on providing opportunities for the entire family to learn, pray, and grow in relationship with Christ. We want to partner with you and support you in your sacred mission of raising your children in the faith.
Opportunities for Children's Faith Formation
A Montessori-based program for children ages 3-5 that utilizes a specially prepared environment and hands-on learning experiences to aid children’s learning and their intimate relationship with God.
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A two-year preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion for children in first and second grade. We take a family-centered approach that deepens the role the domestic church plays in the faith formation of each child, providing opportunities for the entire family to learn, pray, and grow in relationship with Christ. |
A youth ministry-style faith formation program for grades 3–5. Students enjoy worship, games, music, prayer, fellowship, fun, and service! Clare’s Kids integrates fun and formation with worship and service, discipling our children and preparing them to take their place as active members of the body of Christ.
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