St Clare of Assisi Parish Children’s Faith Formation (CCD) Our Faith Formation program has been an integral part of our community. This program exists because families in this area believe in the value of a total religious education for their children. Education is really complete with spiritual instruction and moral guidelines. Call our Faith Formation Office to find out more.
Children’s Faith Formation Announcements:
Class announcements and cancellations will be communicated through our parish’s Flocknote system.
St. Wendelin Site: 9-10:15AM Grades K-5:“Christ In Us”-Book Curriculum
St. Joseph Site: 6:30-7:45PM Grade 6: “Christ In Us” -Book Curriculum Grades 7 & 8:“Chosen” – by Ascension
Children in their Sacramental year will have extra formation during the year.
Homeschool Option:Parents are given materials and resources to teach their children at home throughout the year. Completed work will be due 3 times during the year for parish records. Join Our Ministry Please consider the Children’s Faith Formation Program as a ministry to be involved in as a member of the Saint Clare of Assisi Parish community. A catechist/ catechist aid is one who echoes the Word of God, proclaiming points of the Christian Message and listening to the Word of God with the children. Catechists/ Aides in the CFF program (grades K-8) need no prior experience or course training. All teaching materials are provided along with resources for enriching the lessons.
CFF Catechist/ Aide Requirements:
Application to the Diocesan Database diopitt.orgaccess code: protect
Code of Pastoral Conduct signed (part of database application)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (see the Parish Office for form)
PA State Police Criminal Record (generates thru application)
Protecting God’s Children Course (available online or at a scheduled facility)
FBI Fingerprinting (see the Parish Office for application)
Waiver (see the Parish Office for the form)
Child Protection Services Law Training signed (part of database application)
Mandated Reported Training (available online or at a scheduled facility)