Sacrament preparation is a two year process for students starting in 1 st grade (or older if necessary). All children need to be baptized in order to enroll in this preparation. A copy of the child's baptismal certificate is needed for students who were not baptized at St. Clare.
Our requirements include:
Families with a student in Sacrament Preparation Year One - SPY1
Monthly attendance to one of the Family Catechesis in-person sessions
Completion of at home lessons
Weekly attendance at Sunday Mass
Attend parish additional events
Families with a student in Sacrament Preparation Year Two - SPY2
Monthly attendance to one of the Family Catechesis in-person sessions
Monthly attendance to one of the in-person Parent Sacrament Preparation Sessions. Two of those sessions will be for parents and students
Completion of at home lessons geared towards the sacraments
Weekly attendance at Sunday Mass
Attend a retreat offered at St. Clare in the Spring
Our Confirmation Program is a two year process for youth in 8 th - 12 th Grade who have received Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Communion. The process will typically include youth nights, service hours, parent/sponsor sessions, a retreat, and Fired Up! Confirmation Conference (Year 2). Schedules and Calendars will be provided at the Parent Information Nights. (Confirmation info page)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) adapted for Children
For children and youth who are seven years and older, who have not been baptized, our parish offers a two year program. There is no fee for RCIA.
The first year of preparation, parents and child will:
Attend one of the monthly Family Catechesis in-person sessions
Complete home lessons
Attend Mass and parish additional events
The second year of preparation, parents and child will:
Attend one of the monthly Family Catechesis in-person sessions
Please print, fill out, and submit to the Faith Formation Office during normal business hours.
6th-7th Graders Seeking Faith Formation
If your child is in the 6th or 7th grade and is seeking faith formation, your child will receive faith formation through the Middle School Ministry program. There is no fee for youth ministry.
If your child is in the 6th or 7th grade and has not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation or Holy Communion, please contact Brianne for more information.