Family Catechesis

• This program is designed for families with children attending Kindergarten to 5th grade, but youth of all ages are welcomed to attend.
• Each month, families will have the choice to attend one of three different in-person sessions.
• In between the monthly gatherings, families will be provided with resources to nurture their faith in their homes --- the Domestic Church.

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

• 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
    • Attend parish additional events

Preparation for Confirmation

• 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
  • Complete home lessons
  • Attend events such as RCIA rites and retreat
  • Attend Mass and parish additional events

Adaptive Faith Formation

• We offer an adaptive program for children with disabilities. Please contact Agnes or Brianne for more information on the program.
   

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.