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.
Registration from June 1st through August 25- Classes start September 15, 2024. Any registration after August 30 please contact coordinator @ christianformation@clusterparishes.com
Please click here for our 2024-2025 Class Schedule -- Calendario de Formacion Año 2024-2025 Aquí
*To register your child (Pre-Kinderg arten through Grade 5) for Children's Formation, please click here.*
Para registrar sus hijos en español haga click Aquí
For our formation guidelines please read our Parent Handbook 2024-2025 Guia para para padres
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
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.