| We celebrate God's presence among us by creating a Christian learning environment through the cooperative efforts of parents, catechists, and students. Recognizing parents as the primary religious educators of children, our volunteer catechists and aides work to build a community of faith in which each student can better see and understand the action of God in our midst through faith-sharing, prayer and liturgy. | Celebramos la presencia de Dios entre nosotros creando un ambiente de aprendizaje cristiano a través de los esfuerzos cooperativos de padres, catequistas y estudiantes. Reconociendo a los padres como los principales educadores religiosos de los niños, nuestros catequistas voluntarios y ayudantes trabajan para construir una comunidad de fe en la que cada estudiante pueda ver y comprender mejor la acción de Dios en medio de nosotros a través del intercambio de fe, la oración y la liturgia. |
2025 Vacation Bible School RegistrationScuba Diving into Friendship with GodJoin us for SCUBA, We will explore a deep relationship with God just like Elijah and Jonah did. We like them will discover a true God who we can trust in every storm. Vacation Bible School Registration for children in grade k through 5th (6 years old through 11 years old) Children 5 years of age can join if a parent volunteers.
VBS Registration HERE VBS will be held July 8-10, 6-730pm. (Ages 5-11) 5 years old must have a VBS volunteer parent. |
Registrese para La Escuela Biblica de Verano 2025 Buceando en amistad con DiosÚnase a nosotros para el buceo, Exploraremos una relación profunda con Dios, al igual que Elías y Jonás. Al igual que ellos, descubriremos un Dios verdadero en quien podemos confiar en cada tormenta. Inscripción a la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones para niños de kínder a 5.º grado (de 6 a 11 años). Los niños de 5 años pueden unirse si uno de sus padres se ofrece como voluntario. La Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones se realizará del 8, 9 y 10 de julio, de 18:00 a 19:30. Por favor, inscriba a cada niño por separado. Registrese Aquí
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Registrations for Catechesis or Faith Formation are always open First Communion registration starts from June 1st through August 30 Classes start the second week of September each year
*To register your child (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5) for Children's Formation, please click Here Bilingual Registration Here* Any registration after August 30 please contact coordinator to let her know @ christianformation@clusterparishes.com First Communion In order to do first communion, your child needs to be baptized and you need to provide a recent copy of the certificate of baptism as soon as class starts in September. Children have to come every Sunday morning to one of our parishes' first communion class. In our website you can see the church schedules and see which one is more convenient for you. The student has to learn the following prayers; Our Father, The Hail Mary, The Act of Contrition and Catholic 10 Commandments. The students must attend two retreats. |
Las registraciones para catecismo siempre están abiertas La registración para Primera Comunión empieza de Junio 1 al 30 de Agosto y las clases empiezan la segunda semana de septiembre. Para registrar sus hijos en catesismo o primera Comunion en español haga click AquíCualquier registracion despues del 25 de Agosto porfavor avise ala coordinadora Christianformation@clusterparishes.com Primera Comunion Para que su hijo/a pueda hacer la primera comunión, debe estar bautizado/a y proporcionar una copia reciente del certificado de bautismo tan pronto como comiencen las clases en septiembre. Los niños deben asistir todos los domingos por la mañana a una de nuestras parroquias para la primera comunión. En nuestra página web puede consultar los horarios de las iglesias y ver cuál le conviene más. El estudiante debe saber las siguientes oraciones: Padrenuestro, Avemaría, Acto de Contrición y los Diez Mandamientos. También deben asistir a dos retiros durante el año |
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Please click Here for 2024-2025 Class Schedule -- For our formation guidelines please read our Parent Handbook 2025-2026 |
Calendario de Formacion Año 2024-2024 Aquí Guia para para padres |
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Interested in becoming a volunteer? You can be a catechist, a teacher's assistant, or an event volunteer. It's a fun way to get involved in your children's spiritual growth. You're investing time in strengthening their faith for life, and it's a lasting impression on their hearts and yours.As an aide you will be notified ahead of time to see if you are available.Listen to the holy Spirit and email Sonia christianformation@clusterparishes.com |
Children's Formation Times/ Horarios de formacion cristiana Church of the Holy Angels (Kindergarten through Grade 5): 11:45 pm - 1:00 pm Church of the Resurrection (Kindergarten through Grade 5): 10:00 am - 11:15 am St. Paul Catholic Church (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5): 9:50am - 11:00 am |
Faith Formation online
The following two links are the Diocesis parents guides for helping their children through their Firts Reconciliationa & First Eucharist.
Parent Intruccions for first Holy Communion
Parent Intructions for First Penance of Reconciliation
Formed is a platform to watch catholic tv entertainment for catholic families. Look for Cluster Parishes 3501 Cedar Ln Portsmouth VA 23703 and use your email. You can download the app or use the website. Please use this to catechize at home. Its easy and very useful.
Bilingual Family Faith Toolkit from the Diocesis of Richmond click on Resources
Here you can find many useful resources to catechize at home
Pflaum Faith Formation Tools To log in, use your email and set up your own password
Faith Formation and Sacramental Programs
All program materials are in compliance with the General Directory for Catechesis. Our program is intended for faith formation and not just sacramental preparation. The program is designed for continuity through the formative years and the curriculum provides a complete and comprehensive presentation of doctrine, scripture, morality, prayer and sacraments. Skipping children's formation years in between reception of the sacraments may not allow for adequate spiritual preparation.
Please click on the links for information about First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation.
The following links are safe environment resources from the Diocesis for parents on how to protect and educate at home about safety.
5-steps-Brochure- A plan to Protect God's Children -- Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide
5-Pasos-brochure-spanish. Un Plan Para Proteger los Niños de Dios
Guía para la enseñanza de los límites y la seguridad
VIRTUS Teaching Touching Safety Guide: A Guide for Caring Adults, Parents and Guardians
For more information about any of our Children's Formation programs, please contact
Sonia Sorto 757-484-7335 or email christianformation@clusterparishes.com
Please note: There is NO REQUIREMENT to join or be registered at any of our parishes to receive the Sacraments. You are always welcome to do so, however there is NO REQUIREMENT. There are scholarships available for those who cannot afford the fees.
No es necesario registrarse para recibir sacramentos pero si no se registra no recibira nuestars notificaciones. Tenemos Becas disponibles para las familias que lo necesitan, porfavor hable con la coordinadora.