SAINTS SIMON & JUDE KIDS – Faith Formation Program
“Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. They bear witness to this responsibility first by creating a home where tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity, and disinterested service are the rule. The home is well suited for education in the virtues.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2223
CLOW/ Tot Liturgy – Early Childhood/ Elementary Faith Formation (2 YEARS OLD – 5TH GRADE)
CLOW stands for Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Every other Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. mass children (1st grade to 5th grade) are called forward before the Scripture readings. They will be sent to the Franciscan Room for a Gospel Lesson. Children will return back to their families after the Creed, as the Offertory and Liturgy of the Eucharist begin. Tot Liturgy happens simultaneously as CLOW but for children ages (2-5 years old).
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW for Summer 2024
Please follow this link to register today!
Please download and complete the Minor Release and Digital Evangelization form (per child) and return to Rhea as soon as possible.
LITTLE SAINTS – Early Childhood Faith Formation (0 – 4 years old)
Little Saints is a class designed for newborns through 2 years of age. Our 45 minute sessions are a chance for parents to actively engage with their children in a developmentally appropriate faith-filled learning experience. Classes meet twice approximately the first and third Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The Little Saints program costs $50 per child. Lessons will start October 4th and run through May 16th. The number of classes per month is determined by major holidays and parish events.
Click here for our 2022-2023 calendar.
Registration for 2023 – 2024 will Open June 1st:
Please follow this link to register today!
Please download and complete the Minor Release and Digital Evangelization form (per child) and return to Rhea as soon as possible.
SAINTS SIMON & JUDE KIDS – Elementary Faith Formation (3 years old – 5TH GRADE)
Faith formation classes are designed to help your child grow in the love of Christ. The faith formation classes are a time for your child to learn about the Catholic faith in a nurturing and supportive environment. Through continuously developing a relationship with Christ, children learn to become lifelong disciples.
Classes are led by a faith-filled Catechist and are separated by grade level (Preschool through 5th grade). Classes meet once or twice a month on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are 13 in-person classes and 12 at-home lessons from October 5th running through May 18th. The number of classes per month is determined by major holidays and parish events. The at-home lessons are an integral part of the faith development of your child(ren) are easy to follow with links to readings, activities, and videos provided.
Click here for our 2022-2023 calendar.
Registration for 2023 – 2024 will Open June 1st:
Please follow this link to register today!
Please download and complete the Minor Release and Digital Evangelization form (per child) and return to Rhea as soon as possible.
Contact:
Rhea Moreno
Director of Early Childhood Faith Formation & Family Ministry
rmoreno@ssj.org
(714) 962-3333