Faith Formation K-10

Religious Education and Faith Formation

Grades K -10

The printable program schedule.


Our Goal


The St. Peter Claver Faith Formation Program seeks to provide to all families the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for their ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ and the Gospel in order to bring about full participation in the life of the Catholic Church. In nurturing all age groups, we will foster community among the children, families, and the parish community, encouraging all to be good stewards of the gifts God has given them, using these gifts to proclaim, celebrate and serve the Kingdom of God.

Our Focus


The Office of Faith Formation focuses on the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ and His Church in proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of God. The Office is responsible for parish-based religious education/catechetical programs. These programs are for all ages - religious education is life-long learning. Catechesis includes sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation), Faith formation programs for K-5, middle school, high school and Families. The Office of Faith Formation focuses on the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ and His Church in proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God. Our Focus is Teaching the Four Pillars of Faith.


Catechetical Ministry


The catechetical ministry of the Catholic Church has been nurtured and renewed in recent years with the publication of three important Church documents, namely the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis, and the National Directory for Catechesis. All of these documents remind us that families are the first teachers of their children in the faith and that we as catechists and catechetical leaders are to support them in this vital parent responsibility in every way that we can. It is our privilege to assist you, your child’s primary catechist, with their faith formation.

  • Catechists & Volunteers

    Essential to the success of our Faith Formation Program is  a dedicated group of adult and young adult volunteers willing to help and nurture our faith with our youth. Participants have the opportunity for additional and on-going training and education through the Archdiocese.


    The St. Peter Claver Faith Formation Program seeks to provide to all parishioners the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for their ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ and the Gospel in order to bring about full participation in the life of the Catholic Church. In nurturing all age groups, we will foster community among the children, families and the parish community, encouraging all to be good stewards of the gifts God has given them, using these gifts to proclaim, celebrate and serve the Kingdom of God.


    The Church names four purpose of catechesis for which it’s catechists have a role:

    • To teach the message – the catechist as Storyteller.
    • To build a faith community – the catechist as Teacher-Companion.
    • To lead to prayer and worship – the catechist as Leader of Prayer.
    • To call to serve – the catechist as Witness for Justice.

    St. Peter Claver Parish seeks persons of mature Christian faith who enjoy working with youth from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, who model exemplary Christian lives, and can express their faith to others.

    In addition to catechists, we need substitutes and Hall Monitors.


    New Volunteers

    To volunteer in our Program please Sign up HERE


    Volunteer adults who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults must have a background check and attend training in the program Protecting God’s Children.


    Sign up for Protecting God’s Children  HERE.  

First Reconciliation

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First Eucharist


The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist will both be celebrated in Grade 3. If your child received Reconciliation last year in Grade 2 they will prepare in Grade 3 for their First Eucharist only.


Successful completion of Grades 1 & 2, or a preparation process for children who have not completed Grades 1 & 2, is necessary for entrance into Sacrament Preparation Programs in Grade 3.

 Confirmation Preparation


Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation takes place in Grades 9 & 10.    

Confirmation Name Form Confirmation Sponsor Community Service

Youth Group and Youth Ministry

Information coming soon

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