St. Clare Religious Education
A Community Growing In Faith
Spring 2021
Online Faith Formation
SUPPORTING YOUR DOMESTIC CHURCH
Accompany families through lessons using textbooks and crafts
Guided reflections on Sunday Gospel
Guest Speakers
Confirmation virtual fellowship gatherings
Kids virtual prayer time
Coordinated service projects for students and families
FORMED streaming service subscription
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dear Families,
As the COVID-19 pandemic dictates how we live today, it is clear that the necessary step to pull out this crisis is the vaccination of the population. As Catholics, we are called to make moral decisions for living in community with others. You are invited to read statements from the Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to be properly informed of the Church's position regarding vaccination for Covid-19.
Statement of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The season of Lent is upon us!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Scroll down to the Journey Through Lent section to find resources for your family.
Each week new items will be added to help your family experience a meaningful Lenten season.
Follow us on Instagram to receive daily Lenten reflections beginning on Ash Wednesday. @ st.clare.re
Teens follow us on Instagram @ st.clare.confirmation
God bless you all,
The R.E. Team
Nancy Nazarian-Medina, Amie Travers, Janet Valadez and Omar Carrillo
Ways to engage at St. Clare Church:
Attend Sunday outdoor mass times: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1PM (bilingual) and 6PM. (Bring a lawn chair and umbrella)
If unable to attend in-person service, watch Sunday mass through the parish Facebook page.
Make your parish monthly contribution at https://st-clare.weshareonline.org . Your financial support is welcomed in maintaining the needs of the parish and parish staff.
Visit www.LACatholics.org for updates from the Archdiocese and to learn of virtual events hosted by Archbishop Jose Gomez.
Daily Live Stream Mass
ST. CLARE MASS LIVE STREAM - 9AM Daily
Join us for a Live Stream Mass at 9AM daily from St. Clare Chapel. Due to the current LA County order not permitting indoor worship services, St. Clare is hosting Sunday masses at 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 1PM (Bilingual Mass) and 6PM outside in the St. Clare plaza. Additionally, the Saturday 5PM Vigil Mass is live-streamed.( Click the link below)
https://www.facebook.com/StClareSCV/
Reconciliation Services for Children
First Reconciliation Services on Friday, February 26 & Saturday, February 27
Examination of Conscience: PDF
A Look into Reconciliation with Fr. Olin: (CLICK HERE)
RECONCILIATION APPOINTMENTS: (CLICK HERE)
A JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
A Traditional Madagascar Meal
Weekly Lent video series
Special Lenten Talk with Bishop Barren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZxL5xoEq8
Lenten Reflection:
Making a Forgiveness Card: https://www.rclbenziger.com/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/MakeForgivenessCard.pdf
Online giving for Rice Bowls.
Join team "St. Clare Re Family" to make a difference in fighting worldwide hunger.
https://crs.donordrive.com/participant/StClareREFAMILY
Our Mission
The Office of Religious Education strives to develop a strong sense of faith and Catholic identity in the youngest members of our church through young adulthood. We inspire to cultivate personal relationships for each child with our Lord Jesus Christ. Through these means, each child will become a living missionary disciple of Christ whose character and life are witnesses to His sacred teachings in the Gospels.
Registration & Office Information
Creating Paths
Registration Information
Registration for the calendar years of 2020-2021 is now closed for all classes. Registration will open back up in May of 2021.
Office Hours
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday:2pm-6pm
Wednesday:2pm-6pm
Thursday:2pm-6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Pray the Rosary as a Family
Pray the Rosary for Healing Our Nation...
Prayer to Overcome Racism - http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/Prayer-to-Overcome-Racism.pdf
Pray the Rosary as a Family
The Joyful Mysteries (Mondays and Saturdays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSy77qPkgRE
The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Siu8clv8ds4
The Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmzvvtuajIk
The Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXcr7YYL12o
Worship Songs
Sing-along to Hail Mary, Gentle Woman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERoQ1biLdE
Salve Regina Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0YWKLNhTvE
Teacher Tabs
Mrs. Judy Brothers
Sacramental Preparation Yr 1 Grades 1/2
Class dates: 2/17 @4:30pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
YouTube Video Links: CLICK HERE
IMPOTANT NOTICE:
Parents: Please pick up 1st semester homework booklets which I’ve evaluated and are returning for corrections. Please make arrangements to pick this up from the RE office beginning February 22nd, between 2:00-6:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Class Materials Needed:
Small Whiteboard, Whiteboard Marker
Mrs. Bernadeth Reyes
Sacramental Preparation Yr 1 Grades 3-8
Class dates: 2/23 @5:30
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Formed: watch as a family - The Good Samaritan ( will be under "The Jesus Stories" in the tab section)
Lords Prayer Conversations with God: PDF
Sacrifice of possessions. Matthew 6: 24-34 / Motivation to Give (Almsgiving) during Lent – CRS Rice Bowl Project
Mrs. Nazarian-Medina
Sacramental Preparation Yr 2 Grades 2/3
Class dates: 2/22 @ 4
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Loving God Commandments: CLICK HERE
The Neighbor Commandments: CLICK HERE
Parent Video: FORMED: Forgiven- Session 2: An Encounter with Mercy
Parent Reflection Guide : CLICK HERE
Design an Act of Contrition Prayer Card (Reference page 43)
Complete the following activities before January 11, 2021
View Family Commandments Slide Show
Examination of Conscience Activity (PDF attached)
Watch Disney film Pinocchio and complete Story of Forgiveness activity sheet based on lessons learned by Pinocchio (PDF attached)
Watch Brother Francis video : Forgiven- The Blessings of Confession
Family Commandments Slideshow: (CLICK HERE)
Good Choices Cube Video: CLICK HERE
Good Choices Cube: CLICK HERE
Role play with a parent - Steps of Reconciliation Textbook pgs. 47-48
Complete handout “Belonging to God’s People”: CLICK HERE
Complete handout " Rite of Penance": CLICK HERE
Practice steps of Reconciliation - book page 84
Mr. Edwin Legayada
Sacramental Preparation Yr 2 Grade 4/5
Class dates: 2/22 @ 4:45 pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Ask your family when do you gather as a family? What are the occasions that your family gather? Talk with your family the occasions that members of the parish gather? Where do members of the parish usually gather?
Mrs. Diane Quintero
Sacramental Preparation Yr 2 Grades 6/7/8
Class dates: 2/22 @ 5:30 pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Read Eucharist Chapter 1 / Lenten goals
Complete handout " Rite of Penance": CLICK HERE
Read Text Ch.3 Complete handout “Listening to God’s Word”: CLICK HERE
January PDF's:
So Many Choices: CLICK HERE
Steps to Forgiveness: CLICK HERE
Search for Forgiveness: CLICK HERE
Mrs. Jessica Rafkind
Faith Formation Grades 3/4
Class dates: 2/24 @5:30pm
Ms. Marianne Hamor (A)
Faith Formation Grades 5/6 (A)
Class dates: 2/23 @5:30 pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Bible Search Challenge: CLICK HERE
Video Reflections Worksheet: CLICK HERE
All About Saint Poster: CLICK HERE
Sign up Genius Mary Shrines: CLICK HERE
Class Prayer Form: CLICK HERE
Formed Link: CLICK HERE
Letter to God: PDF
Did you hear something: CLICK HERE
When God Speaks: CLICK HERE
Be A Friend To Enemies: CLICK HERE
An Announcement For Jesus: CLICK HERE
The Work of John the Baptist: CLICK HERE
Formed Video- Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe
Lenten Cross Calendar: CLICK HERE
Ms. Marianne Hamor (B)
Faith Formation 5/6 (B)
Class dates: 2/25 @5:30pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Bible Search Challenge: CLICK HERE
Video Reflections Worksheet: CLICK HERE
All About Saints Poster: CLICK HERE
Sign up Genius Mary Shrines: CLICK HERE
Formed Link: CLICK HERE
Class Prayer Form: CLICK HERE
Letter to God: PDF
Jesse Tree : PDF
Be A Friend To Enemies: CLICK HERE
Did you hear something: CLICK HERE
When God Speaks: CLICK HERE
Lenten Cross Calendar: CLICK HERE
An Announcement For Jesus: CLICK HERE
The Work of John the Baptist: CLICK HERE
Mr. Stephen Phillips& Mrs. MaryAnn Phillips (Son & Mother)
Junior High Grade 7
Class dates: 2/23 @ 6:30 pm
Teacher App Mr.Phillips: CLICK HERE
Teacher App Mrs.Phillips: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Formed Clark and Francis 30min video 7th Commandment
Class PowerPoint 2/23/21: CLICK HERE
Formed: Clare and Francis Video 9th Commandment
Mrs. Veronica Salinas
Junior High Grade 8
Class dates: 2/16 & 3/2 @ 7 pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Check Google Classroom for specific instructions:
1. Read Chapter 8 in TOB (and complete the Google Form)..
2. Watch Videos for Chapter 8 on Ascension Press site.
Mr. Alex Zuniga & Mrs. Carmen Zuniga
RCIA
Class dates: 2/18 @ 6pm
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Homework Assignment: CLICK HERE
The Ten Commandments Project: CLICK HERE
Mrs. Bernadette Garcia & Mrs. Breanne Acosta
Sacramental Preparation Special Needs
Class dates: 2/25 @ 5pm
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
FORMED.Org - The Suitcase: A Story About Giving by Jane Meyer
Creating A FORMED Account
Activate your account
Step 1: Go to Formed.org
Step 2: Press the create an account
(it is free, because it is paid for by the parish)
Step 3: Input your email
Step 4: Choose your parish
(St. Clare, zip: 91351)
Step 5: Begin streaming!
Parent and Family Resources
1. Second Sunday of Lent
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Adults: How deeply do I believe that God is for me, and no one can destroy me?
Children: When you have important choices to make, do you and your family pray to make the right choice?
Kids Sunday Readings and Gospel Reflection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcRBfurdsMw
Lectio Divina for Adults: https://catholicdotbible.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/lent-2.pdf
Faith at Home: PDF
2. CST: Call to Family, Community and Participation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mGxEAtVGcU
3. Looking for a mini-retreat to do at home? Daily prayer reflections? Go to
4. Summary of the New Encyclical of Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Z5qHPT_6M
5. Pope Francis on everyone's responsibility to combat climate change.
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Confirmation Information
Forming Missionary Disciples
Prayer to the Holy Spirit : Come, Holy Spirit, I invite you into the very depths of my being. Lead me, guide me, coach me, encourage me, and challenge me. Direct me in all things. Teach me to become a great decision maker, so that in every moment of every day I can choose what is good, right, noble, and just. Amen.
Coordinator: Janet Valadez
Confirmation Office Hours: Currently closed due to COVID-19 closure.
To return completed work and/or Rice Bowl donations, email for assigned drop off time.
Contact information:
Phone: 661-298-8627
Email:
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP TO THE MOVIES
Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ
Pope Francis declared 2021 as the Year of St. Joseph. Let's dive deeper into the person of St. Joseph!
The film depicts the story of St. Joseph, who was a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of Jesus Christ.
St. Joseph, a just man, was given the responsibility of becoming the head of the Holy Family.
Watch the film on FORMED. Click Movies Tab, then Movie Night. Find film in that collection of films.
Following the film, write 2 paragraphs describing how Joseph demonstrates his faithfulness to the Lord and how
he serves as a role model of a devoted husband and father. (Use examples from the film).
Email your reflection to Mrs. Valadez at youthministrystclare@gmail.com by March 22.
Confirmation Program Spring 2021
Do YOU know the Confirmation Program requirements?
Attend Scripture Study ZOOM sessions as scheduled
Attend the Gathering ZOOM sessions as scheduled
Complete the Called to Mercy online coursework*
Complete the Saint research project. (CLICK HERE)
Participate in 2 Discipleship projects and turn in reflections.
Participate in 2 Field trips and turn in reflection paragraphs.
* Year 1 - Called to Mercy Modules 1-5
* Year 2- Called to Mercy Modules 6-10
Confirmation Year 2 Spring Program Calendar (PDF)
Confirmation Year 1 Spring Program Calendar (PDF)
*If you missed ANY bible study session this is for YR1 &YR2 all make up work is due April 15th.
*Confirmation Year 1 Candidates - complete CALLED TO MERCY modules 1-5 by April 15.
*Confirmation Year 2 Candidates - complete CALLED TO MERCY modules 1-10. In order to complete the program, all 10 modules must be done by April 15th, 2021. Saint projects due by March 31st, 2021
Confirmation banners due March 29th, 2021.
CONFIRMATION MASS CEREMONY FORM
Confirmation Year 1 Bible Study
Bible Study Dates: 3/1 & 3/15 @ 7pm
Click the button below labeled Zoom link. After clicking that it will redirect you to your Zoom Classroom.
Self-Examination of Conscience Guide for Reconciliation: (CLICK HERE)
Confirmation Year 2 Bible Study
CONFIRMATION MASS CEREMONY FORM
Bible Study Dates:3/8 & 3/22 @ 7pm
Click the button below labeled Zoom link. After clicking that it will redirect you to your Zoom Classroom.
Self-Examination of Conscience Guide for Reconciliation: (CLICK HERE)
Confirmation Gathering Session Yr.1
Gathering session dates: 3/11 & 4/15 @ 7pm
Click the button below to access the Zoom meeting for your gathering sessions.
God and Misery in the World: CLICK HERE
Confirmation Gathering Session Yr.2
Gathering session dates: 3/18 @ 7pm
Click the button below to access the Zoom meeting for your gathering sessions.
Open Wide Our Hearts Presentations: CLICK HERE
RESOURCES FOR YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 PROGRAM
1. Sign up for Formed subscription.
How to create a FORMED account
Step 1: Go to Formed.org
Step 2: Press the create an account
(it is free, because it is paid for by the parish)
Step 3: Input your email
Step 4: Choose your parish
(St. Clare, zip: 91351)
Step 5: Begin streaming!
2.Catholic Youth Bible (provided by Youth Ministry office)
3. Called to Mercy Online Program
Virtual Field Trip Options:
Option 1: Museum of Tolerance
Go to museumoftolerance.com and click the tab named " Hear a Survivor". You will then be directed to register for a live talk with a real Holocaust Survivor on a Wednesday of your choice at 1 pm. You must register. It is FREE.
Option 2: Museum of Tolerance Testimonies
Watch some of their Holocaust Survivor speakers sharing their testimonies
Reflection:
Which every option you choose write a 2 paragraph summary on your thoughts and what you learned. Submit your work to the Confirmation Coordinator @youthministrystclare@gmail.com
To complete either option click the link below.
Family Discipleship Project
Bridge To Home Family Discipleship Project
Step 1: Sign up using one of the links provided. To access the links (CLICK HERE)
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the Bridge To Home Sign up Genius.
Step 3: On the sign-up page, fill out the information, and in the " My Comment" box write St. Clare Youth Ministry and the child's name.
Step 4: Write a 1-2 paragraph reflection explaining how you organized making the meal and why your family chose to participate.
COMMUNITY DINNERS FOR BRIDGE TO HOME
Donate an item toward “community” dinners delivered to BTH Friday, March 12.
Use Sign-Up Genius to select an item to donate. We need main dishes, bread, desserts and drinks.
If your family would like to serve the dinner, notify Mrs. Medina in advance.
Sign up Genius Link: (CLICK HERE)
ADOPT-A-SENIOR
Connect with the elderly of our parish this Lent! Send a homemade card or drawing to brighten their day and/or to celebrate Easter.
Email Mrs. Valadez at youthministrystclare@gmail.com to be matched with a senior.
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Collection
Donate to provide humanitarian aid such as food, clean water, access to education and medical care to the most vulnerable children living in Madagascar, El Salvador and East Timor. Your donations make a direct impact on the lives of others. Be active this Lent in the pillar of Almsgiving.
Drop off Rice Bowl box at RE office Monday-Thursday 2pm -6pm
OR
Donate online by joining our team "St. Clare RE Family" Click this link (https://support.crs.org/donate/change-life-lent-0?ms=orbric1821rbl00nav00&_ga=2.162838260.991349197.1614300199-2079269882.1614300199)
Get To Know Our Staff
Nancy Nazarian-Medina
Nancy serves as the Director of Religious Education and is a certified California Catechist. She is facilitator for the national Virtus-Safe Guard the Children Program training teachers, parents and volunteers about the risk of child abuse and how a community can take preventative measures to protect children from abuse. She served on the Advisory Board for the Archdiocese Office of Religious Education (2017-2019). Nancy was a volunteer catechist at St. Clare from 2000-2014. Prior to working at St. Clare, Nancy served as Dean of Students at Immaculate Heart High School and taught AP Government, AP U.S. History and Economics and developed curriculum for a senior year elective, International Relations. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and a M.A in Conflict Resolution from CSUDH. The job she relishes the most is as mom to her sons.
Janet Valadez
Janet joined the staff in 2018 as the Confirmation Coordinator, assisting Nancy Medina in guiding our youth in their sacramental preparation for Confirmation. She and her husband have been parishioners since 1991, raising sons in St. Clare's catholic community.
Amie Travers
Amie joined the team in the summer of 2019. She is a mother of 2. She has managed high end retail stores for many years. Amie has also been involved with PTA in the past. Amie works with elementary and special needs children in the Sulphur Springs School District.
Omar Carrillo
Omar joined the staff in the summer of 2019. He is currently attending California State University of Northridge majoring in Business Law. Mr. Carrillo always has a smile on his face and is always willing to help. Any questions feel free to ask him, he will try to answer them to the best of his ability.
Contact Support
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Location
19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country, CA 91351
661-252-6950