St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church

EYE OPENER NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2018 ISSUE

Create a 1-5 minute video that relates to the theme "LIFE HAS PURPOSE".  Entries will be judged on content, creativity, relevancy, and videography skills. Videos may be done by individuals or groups, aged 10-21. The winner receives $100. Submissions due by October 8, 2018. 
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Sacramental Preparation: Children wishing to receive 1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation or Confirmation during the upcoming school year must be attending weekend Masses in our parish and be students in St. Clare School, the Parish School of Religion or an approved home school program. Students typically receive First Communion in 2nd grade after having faith formation in 1st & 2nd grade. Confirmation is a two-year program for students, typically beginning in 7th grade with Confirmation near the end of 8th grade. For any of these sacraments, they also will need to participate in the parish’s sacramental preparation program, and parents or guardians must attend a parent meeting for that sacrament and register their children for that sacrament (in addition to PSR or school registration). If your child is a little behind on preparing for a sacrament, contact Jane Dotson, Director of Family Faith Formation at janeadotson@yahoo.com or the parish office at 632-3562.

His Holiness, Pope Francis has written a personal letter to all of you and His Excellency, Bishop Braxton has done so as well. The Bishop has asked that both letters be shared with you. 
Letter from Bishop Braxtion
Letter from His Holiness Pope Francis

Have questions?  Ready to dive in?  It doesn't matter where you are.  The path into the Catholic Church is a process of discernment and conversion.  The first step is meeting with Matt Flynn, our Director of Adult Faith Formation and Mission.  For some people, the process may take a while (those who are very unfamiliar with Catholicism), but, for others, it may be relatively short and simple (those who are already Christian and/or have been around the Catholic Church for a long time), or it might be somewhere in between.  If you have been thinking of becoming Catholic, contact Matt Flynn to find out how.  You are always welcome!
Contact Matt Flynn at 632-3562 or  matthewflynn5@gmail.com.