Faith Formation Ministries for Children
Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism, for children from infancy through age six, is held five
times a year. Parents who wish baptism for their
child go through a preparation process. Volunteers are needed to help
with hospitality, greeting, faith sharing, teaching
and assisting with liturgies. For more information, call Debs Pokos Dugan
at 253-272-5136, ext. 115.
Elementary Religious Education
Elementary Religious Education is for children ages 3 through grade 5. The program uses the Sunday readings, the liturgical seasons and the Sunday liturgy as the basis for forming the children’s faith and community. Classes are held Sundays October through May from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed as classroom teachers, substitute teachers, greeters for Sunday classes and clerical assistance. For more information call Trinka Hamel, 253-272-5136, ext. 104.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is for children in first through 6th grade. During the 10:30 mass these children are invited to come forward after the community’s opening prayer to receive a blessing and go to another worship space to break open the word in a reverent way that is on their own level. They then return to their families as the assembly begins its preparation for Eucharist. We are in need of homilists, readers and other adult helpers who can make a commitment to be present once a month. For more information call Scott Cambell at 756-1035.
Sacramental Preparation/First Eucharist
Sacramental Preparation/First Eucharist is for families of children who are at least seven years old preparing to celebrate First Eucharist. The families attend a retreat and several Saturday sessions. Volunteers are needed to serve as telephone coordinators, group facilitators and retreat assistants. Volunteers are also needed to sew. Please contact Trinka Hamel at 253-272-5136, ext. 104.
Sacramental Preparation/Reconciliation
Sacramental Preparation/Reconciliation is for families of children who are at least seven years old preparing for Reconciliation in the fall. Adult sessions include the history and practice of penance, and family sessions focus on forgiveness and celebration. Volunteers are needed to help with mailings and notification, as well as liturgy preparation. Please contact Trinka Hamel at 253-272-5136, ext. 104.
The Children’s Catechumenate
The Children’s Catechumenate is the process through which children from age 7 who are not Catholic may inquire about the Catholic faith and, if desired, become a member of the Catholic Church.The group forms in the fall. Volunteers are needed for leading discussions and breaking open the word. For more information, call Debs Pokos Dugan at 253-272-5136 ext. 115.
Faith Formation Links
View "The Newest Testament", works of art by St. Leo's 5th grade students. Click to view.
