We are happy to offer several faith formation options for the Lakewood Catholic Community. Families with children in public school, or non-Catholic schools are invited to consider one of the following faith formation options. Parish School of Religion programs follow the school year calendar, beginning in late August / early September and meeting through early May.

Parish School of Religion: Families will have three options to choose from:

Option 1 – Family PSR: Family PSR uses the Pflaum Gospel Weekly lessons which will be completed at home. Periodically throughout the year, families in this option will gather at St. Clement Church on Sundays to participate in special opportunities for fellowship, prayer, and formation with other PSR families. A parent meeting will be announced soon.

Option 2 – Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori inspired approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy and respect for the child’s rich relationship with God. The children gather in a specially prepared space called an Atrium. A typical session includes prayer, a presentation on scripture or liturgy, and time for the children to work with the prepared materials and quietly ponder the mysteries presented. The Level I Atrium is prepared for children ages 3 – 6 year old (K), children must be fully_potty trained. The Level I| Atrium is prepared for children ages 6 – 9, 1st grade – 3rd grade. We are happy to offer the following options.

Level 1 – Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm – currently full
Level 2 – Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Level 1 – Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm – We often find that age 3 children do best 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Level 2 – Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

The QR Code above will provides a short video further explaining the beauty of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. An open house and Parent Meeting for parents new to CGS will be announced soon.

Option 3 – Classroom PSR Model for students in grades 1- 8, students meet by grade level with catechists to engage in meaningful lessons. Students study from the Sophia Institute program Spirit of Truth. This option takes place at the Saint Luke school building on Mondays from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Classroom PSR will begin in late September with a full calendar forthcoming. Please visit the St. Luke Parish website for updated information soon.

Sacramental Preparation: First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, Confirmation Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation is in addition to PSR attendance and Catholic school. Students from all three parishes will prepare together for the reception of the sacraments. Preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion traditionally begins when students are in their 2nd grade year, while preparation for Confirmation traditionally begins in the 7th grade and continues through the 8th grade year.

First Holy Communion Families: A parent meeting will be announced soon. Mrs. Colleen Houk, from St. Clement and St. James Parishes, will be coordinating the programming for First Communion and Reconciliation for our 2 grade students. Mrs. Houk will have more information coming soon.

Confirmation Families: Mr. Max Hall, from St. Luke parish, will be coordinating the programming for our 7* and 8th grade students. A calendar with session dates and registration forms will be forthcoming. For 8* grade families, please note that a weekend Confirmation retreat will take place on September 19-21* at Damascus Catholic Mission Campus. Please reserve this weekend to this meaningful opportunity for our 8* grade students.

Program Calendars and Registration Information to Follow Soon

Colleen Houk, Parish Catechetical Leader
Serving the faith communities of Saint Clement and Saint James Parish
Email: pcl.stclementlakewood@gmail.com or chouk@stjameslakewood.org
Phone: 216-226-5116 (St. Clement), option 8 or 216-712-6755 (St. James), option 8

Max Hall, Parish Catechetical Leader / Pastoral Associate
Serving the St. Luke Faith Community
Email: mhall@stlukelakewood.org
Phone: 440-941-3125 (Call/Text)