SUNdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m., outdoors at Bishop England High School
Empowering God’s Children training for Clare’s Kids will be held Sunday, September 27 during the social time before Clare’s Kids activities begin (make-up date is October 25).
A new approach to Children's Faith Formation
Clare's Kids is a youth ministry-style faith formation program for grades 1–5. Students enjoy worship, games, music, prayer, fellowship, fun, and service!
Clare's Kids is part of 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
Clare's Kids is part of 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
What Does clare's kids look like?
ActiveEach night will start with a fun game or activity, tying into the topic.
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RelationalSmall groups, pizza at the start, and time for kids to build friendships with other parishioners their age.
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FamilyWe encourage parents to join us for their own study and fellowship in Café Clare and for a special youth-led Mass every first Wednesday.
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ServiceOn site service opportunities will be incorporated into sessions, giving kids the opportunity to give back to those in need.
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PrayerKids will get to try different prayer styles, including journaling, Eucharistic Adoration, Lectio Divina, meditation and more.
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Great for all students!Not just for public school kids! We are encouraging all 1st-5th Grade students in the parish (and beyond to attend!)
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Teamwork makes the dream work!
Clare's Kids Core Team consists of adults and high school teens who have a heart to help 1st through 5th graders grow in their relationship with God. Come be a part of this incredible journey with us! Contact the Dr. Chris Diffenderfer if you wish to join the team!
