We love helping children and parents foster a relationship with God through prayer, liturgy and learning about the Catholic Faith.
Liturgy
Children are welcome at all Masses! During the school year at the 10:00 AM Mass two programs help children worship together:
- Ages 3-Kindergarten – Religious Readiness – Details below.
- Grades 1 and 2 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Faith Formation – PSR
PSR is faith formation for children in Grades 1 – 8 who do not attend Catholic school. Trained volunteers love to help children learn about their faith and grow in God’s love. Families can choose to enroll in either the afternoon or evening session of PSR which runs on Mondays from September – May.
Registration for the 2024-2025 PSR year is now open! We can’t wait to welcome your child. Check out all the details parents need to know and sign up today:
At a Glance 2024-2025 Dates:
- 8/12/24 – Registration Deadline
- 9/9/24 – First Day of Class
- 5/6/24 – Last Day of PSR
For the full 2024-2025 calendar, please email psrsecretary@st-clarence.org.
PSR Registration Fee:
Online payment is now available!
- Pay Online: Faith Direct
- Pay by Check: Make check payable to St. Clarence Church and include PSR in the memo.
Payment plans and tuition assistance are available. Please call 440-734-2078 or email psrsecretary@st-clarence.org.
Questions?
Please connect with the PSR office by phone (440-734-2078) or our contact page.
Sacraments
Children registered in the parish who are attending the PSR program or are enrolled in a parochial day school are invited to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion during their 2nd grade year and Confirmation during their 8th grade year. Here is a sample of materials that are used for 2nd grade Sacraments.
Sunday Morning Preschool – Religious Readiness
Complete an online registration form to enroll your child today for the 2024 – 2025 year.
Our Religious Readiness program to helps your child grow in faith and relationship with God. Children, ages 3 to Kindergarten, are introduced to the Sunday Liturgy through scripture, prayer and activities. A variety of fun, age-appropriate learning methods are used to enhance young children’s faith experiences, including music, story-telling, drama and crafts. We love helping young children experience a warm community in church and allow parents time to be restored by their own experience of prayer.
Religious Readiness meets from September through April during the 10:00 am Mass and starts September 17th.
Drop off and Pick up: Children begin Mass with their family. Before the First Reading, they are invited to leave with their peers and are brought to Religious Readiness by their leaders. All children are to be picked up immediately following the Mass by a parent or guardian. Religious Readiness is located in the lower mezzanine.
First Timers: If a child is apprehensive about visiting any program for the first time, a parent or guardian is welcome to accompany the child.
Visiting St. Clarence: Children who are guests or visiting St. Clarence are welcome to Religious Readiness; simply complete a guest form. Ask a Greeter or the Religious Readiness volunteer in the atrium for a guest form prior to Mass. Completed forms must be returned to the program coordinator before the child joins a group.
If you have any questions about Religious Readiness, please contact Grace Kincaid.
6 Months – 3 Years – Co-op Nursery
Families with children ages 6 month to 3 years old are invited to take part in the Mass Time Co-op Nursery during the 10 am Mass. The Nursery provides parents with care for their children so they can enjoy more full and active participation in Mass. Please complete an online registration for your child or contact Grace Kincaid to learn more about this ministry.
