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Our children are our future. Saints JFX youth programs are designed to help the young people of our parish continue to grow spiritually while following the four pillars of the Catholic Catechism: Creed, Prayer, Sacraments and Morality. Guided by the Holy Spirit, our staff works diligently to provide great faith formation for all our children — God’s children. We partner closely with parents, as home and parents are where children first learn about God’s love.
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CLOW (Children's Liturgy)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Ages 5-9 Children’s Liturgy of the Word (“CLOW”) is offered for children ages 5 through 9 at the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church and at the 10:30 Mass at St. Joseph Church every Sunday. This is an Archdiocesan-approved program to give younger children the opportunity to hear and discuss Sunday’s readings at their level. Click HERE for more information. SPRED (Special Religious Education Development)
Special Religious Development (SPRED) is a program to bring all persons with developmental disabilities into full membership in the parish. A community of adult believers gathers to welcome those with developmental disabilities and to grow in faith with them as preparation for their participation in the worship experiences of the parish community. SPRED communities are formed in age groups: children 6-10, 11-16, 17-21 and adults. Saints JFX hosts a group for children 11–16 with a leader catechist, an activity catechist, and six adult catechists, each of whom has a young friend. There are groups for every age in neighboring parishes. Contact the parish chairperson for further information: Marion Kahle: [email protected]. ACTION for Teens
ACTION: Belong. Grow. Serve.
ACTION meets almost every Sunday nights at 7:30 high school student-led liturgy and programming opportunities to deepen members’ faith. It doesn’t stop there—faith leads to service, and ACTION students engage in service opportunities throughout the year. For more information on ACTION including dates, times, and locations, please click the button below! Family of Faith
FAITH FORMATION FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH
The family is the first place that the Gospel is shared and lived. You, as parents, have the unique privilege and honor of being the primary catechist of your child. The Catholic Church considers the home to be the domestic Church because what you do in your home and as a family is holy. Our hope is that our new religious education format will allow for the incredibly busy schedules your families have, for intentional time spent in conversation about faith with your child, and for the opportunity to build Catholic community connections with other families. |
