SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI

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  • Home
  • New Here?
  • About Us
    • WHO WE ARE
    • Leadership >
      • Pastor
      • Staff >
        • Parish Secretary
        • Director of Administration
        • Director of Child Formation
        • Director of Youth Formation
        • Director of Adult Formation
        • Director of Music & Liturgy
      • Councils >
        • Pastoral Council
        • Finance Council
    • Who Was Saint Clare of Assisi?
    • Parish Events
    • Safe Environment
    • Diocese of Charleston
    • U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
    • Vatican
  • Worship & Sacraments
    • Mass Times
    • FAQ
    • Music
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist >
      • What is the Eucharist?
      • Eucharistic Adoration
      • First Communion Preparation
    • Confirmation
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Funerals
  • Grow
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Formed.org Catholic Faith on Demand
    • Youth and Children Registration 2022-2023
    • Child Faith Formation >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ages 3-5
      • First Communion Preparation
      • Clare's Kids
    • Middle School Formation >
      • Camp
      • EDGE Retreat
    • High School Youth Formation >
      • Camp
    • Adults >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Small Groups
      • Adult Formation Classes
      • Adult Formation Archive
    • Catholic Schools >
      • Tuition Eligibility
      • Bishop England High School
      • Christ Our King-Stella Maris Catholic School
      • Charleston Catholic School
      • Saint John Catholic School
  • Serve
    • Parish Ministries
    • Liturgical Ministry Schedule
    • Intercessory Prayer Ministry
    • Saint Vincent de Paul Society
  • Give
    • Why Give Online
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    • My Online Giving Account
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    • Memorials
    • Wills
    • Stocks & Mutual Funds
    • AMAZON SMILE
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    • GROUNDBREAKING
    • Building Progress
    • Blessed to Build Campaign
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First Communion Preparation

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Our parish has a two year preparation program for First Communion (also known as First Eucharist) and First Reconciliation preparation. Why? The mysteries of the Eucharist and Reconciliation require that the child have a deep foundation in order to understand and fully receive the Sacraments.

We offer an approach that is centered on the family and their journey with the child in sacramental preparation and faith formation. Rather than weekly classes in a classroom setting, parents guide their children in weekly study for 30–45 minutes in a home setting. A complete curriculum and resources are provided to each family, and a parish catechist is available to you to answer questions, to guide you in making this special time with your children fruitful and enriching, and to track the progress of your child through the preparation. 

Once per month, at least one parent and their student are required to attend class with the catechist and other families in your group where special topics are emphasized, fun activities are included, assignment assessments collected for the month, and opportunity is given to ask questions and share experiences. 
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A family-centered approach 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. Providing flexibility for instruction in the home with fewer class sessions is also intended to reduce the burden on busy families for whom weekly classes can become more of a burden than a joy. The support of your catechist and other families in your group offers opportunities to connect your experiences as a family with the body of Christ and to find resources to assist you as you prepare your child for their encounter with Christ through the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. 

Click here for more information about our First Communion Sacramental Preparation program
Middle School and High School Students:
Please contact Fernando Cartagena, Director of Youth Ministry. ​​These students will prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation through our Youth Ministry program.
 Parish Offices & Adoration Chapel
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 100
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.471.2121

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The staff  works remotely on Fridays.  You may contact our staff members via this link.

The chapel is open during office hours.

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