Children's Faith Formation
We desire that you and your family make the decision to form your child(ren) in the ways of loving, knowing and following our Savior Jesus Christ. As your parish family, we stand with you you to encourage, support and love you.
But the parish alone cannot teach your children everything they will need to become disciples of Christ.
A common assumption in our culture is that the teaching of the faith is mostly the responsibility of the school or parish. However, our faith teaches that parents are the primary catechists to their children. Parents teach not only with their words but more importantly with their attitudes and actions. Children learn about the world, others, and themselves from their parents.
Saint John Paul II often referred to the family as “the domestic Church” because parents provide a child’s first and primary example of faith. Catholicism is seen in such a home as a way of life which pervades all moments of one’s day, rather than an obligation to be fit into one’s weekend schedule.
All of our formation efforts at Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is 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 mission to bring up your children in the faith.
But the parish alone cannot teach your children everything they will need to become disciples of Christ.
A common assumption in our culture is that the teaching of the faith is mostly the responsibility of the school or parish. However, our faith teaches that parents are the primary catechists to their children. Parents teach not only with their words but more importantly with their attitudes and actions. Children learn about the world, others, and themselves from their parents.
Saint John Paul II often referred to the family as “the domestic Church” because parents provide a child’s first and primary example of faith. Catholicism is seen in such a home as a way of life which pervades all moments of one’s day, rather than an obligation to be fit into one’s weekend schedule.
All of our formation efforts at Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is 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 mission to bring up your children in the faith.
Opportunities for Children's Faith Formation
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A Montessori-based program for children 3-5 years 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.
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A youth ministry-style faith formation program for grades 1–5. Students enjoy worship, games, music, prayer, fellowship, fun, and service! Part of our new CLAREity night for families and others who desire to engage in learning and worship together, 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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Our new CLAREity night for families and others who desire to engage in learning and worship together 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. Every month starts with an intergenerational Mass in which the children and youth are active participants and leaders. The second and fourth weeks the children engage in age-appropriate learning and fellowship activities, and the third week they focus on worship and prayer through adoration, reconciliation, rosary and other prayer experiences, and preparation for their roles in the monthly Masses. When we have a fifth Wednesday, opportunities for family fun, such as a game or movie night, are offered. Content is not focused on individual formation, experience, and benefit alone. Clare’s Kids, with the Edge nights for middle school youth and the adult formation opportunities for adults, emphasizes each person’s responsibility to the body of Christ and the mission of the Church in the world. Faith formation is tied to service through integrated service projects and encouragement for children, with their families, to participate in Service on Saturdays (SOS) opportunities.
