A Place to Grow
Sacramental Preparation and Faith Formation Programs
SUPPORTING YOUR DOMESTIC CHURCH

Accompany families through lessons using textbooks and crafts
Guided reflections on Sunday Gospel
Guest Speakers
Confirmation virtual Bible study
Coordinated service projects for students and families
FORMED streaming service subscription
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Happy New Year!
We start the year with a bang! Classes resume the week of January 9th.
Parents are invited to join the Safeguard the Children session on Sunday, January 29.
The session highlights the warning signs and best practices to protect children from abuse, including the growing threat of online predators.
Session begins at 4pm and ends at 7pm. Come out and learn the best ways to minimize the risk against your children.
Don't forget to return the Empowering God's Children permission slip to your child's teacher. If misplaced, no worries. Simply click below to print a new copy.
Our program welcomes back the Net Ministries team on January 22 as they guide the Year 2 Confirmation candidates in a day long retreat.
Check out the team photo and retreat details in the Confirmation section.
Around the corner: Family Reconciliation Retreat on Saturday, February 4th from 9:30am-1pm.
See teacher boxes for more detailed information.
Cheers to a great 2023!
The RE team
Registration 2022-2023
Registration for 2022-2023 are now closed. Registration will reopen June of 2023.
Volunteer Information
Online Payment for Registration
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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=WShVugWWOx0&t=0s
The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mdr1Ah8R7A&t=0s
The Glorious Mysteries (Sundays & Wednesdays)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUeUKsYAbMY&t=0s
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
Room 6
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Lesson Schedule: CLICK HERE
Prayer Videos: CLICK HERE
Homework Videos: CLICK HERE
Ms. Therese Cecilio
Aide: Alexandra Asi
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 1 Grade 1/2
Room 6
Teacher App: (CLICK HERE)
Class Schedule: (CLICK HERE)
Mrs. Maria Bautista
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 1 Grade 3
Room 5
Teacher App: (CLICK HERE)
Class Schedule: (CLICK HERE)
Mrs. Bernadeth Reyes
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 1 Grade 4
Room 9
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: (CLICK HERE)
Mrs. Melanie Golder
Sacramental PreparationYr. 1 Grades 5-6
Room 3
Teacher App: (CLICK HERE)
Class Schedule: (CLICK HERE)
Ms. Sue Procetto
Aide: Eileen Kearns
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 2 Grade 2
Room 5
Ms. Lucy Nazarian
Aide: Giuliana Collins
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 2 Grade 3
Room 2
Mr. Edwin Legayada
Aide: Marilyn Legayada
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 2 Grade 4
Room 4
Mrs. Jessica Rafkind
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 2 Grades 5-6
Room 1
Mrs. Medina
Sacramental Preparation Yr. 2 Grades 7-8
Room 9
Class Schedule: Click Here
Retreat: CLICK HERE
Ms. Jennelyn Foronda
Faith Formation Grades 4
Room 4
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule : (CLICK HERE)
Mrs. Diane Quintero
Aide: Diana Wilson
Faith Formation Grade 6
Room 9
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Mrs. MaryAnn Phillips
Faith Formation Junior High Grade 7
Room Youth Center
Teacher App Mrs.Phillips: CLICK HERE
Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
FF7: CLICK HERE
J.Crew Night: CLICK HERE
Mrs. Veronica Salinas
Faith Formation Junior High Grade 8
Room 9
Mr. Alex Zuniga & Mrs. Carmen Zuniga, Mrs. Medina, and Mrs. Montejano
RCIA
Room Youth Center (Teens)
Room 7 (Elementary)
Teacher App: CLICK HERE
Zuniga Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
Montejano/Medina Class Schedule: CLICK HERE
For information about the program (english) CLICK HERE
For information about program (spanish) CLICK HERE
Mrs. Bernadette Garcia & Mrs. Breanne Acosta
Sacramental Preparation Special Needs
Room 3
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
The Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
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: Omar Carrillo
Confirmation Office Hours:Monday and Wednesday from 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Contact information:
Phone: 661-298-8627
Email: youthministrystclare@gmail.com
Make up work Confirmation Year 2
Due date: January 31st, 2023
Bible Study
Gathering Sessions
Make Up Work Confirmation Year 1
Due date: January 31st, 2023
Bible study
Gathering Session
Youth Day
YOUTH DAY 2023! Anaheim Convention Center - Thursday, February 23
What is Youth Day?
This annual event is thousands of teens across Southern California is planned by young people, for young people.
Experience speakers, exhibits, music, liturgy, and prayer as you journey deeper into relationship with Christ.
Leave inspired and challenged to live as a missionary disciple!
*Bring cashless form of payment for lunch or bring a sack lunch*
Check-in at St. Clare Youth Room at 5:30am
Return to St. Clare Youth Room at 6:30pm
Reserve your spot on the bus! Email Omar Carrillo by January 18th.
Net Ministries
Thanks to everyone who made this retreat a great experience ツ
Confirmation Program 2022-2023
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 Year 2*
Complete the Saint research project. (CLICK HERE)
Participate in 4 Discipleship projects and turn in reflections.
Participate in 2 Field trips and turn in reflection paragraphs
Instructions Call to Mercy Year 1
Instructions Call to Mercy Year 2 (Click Here)
Year 1 Calendar (Click Here)
Year 2 Calendar (Click Here)
Confirmation Year 1 Bible Study
Next Date: Monday, January 31st, 2023 on Zoom at 7pm
Click the button below labeled Zoom link.
Self-Examination of Conscience Guide for Reconciliation: (CLICK HERE)
Confirmation Year 2 Bible Study
Next date: Monday, March 6 at 7pm on Zoom
Click the button below labeled Zoom link.
Confirmation Gathering Session Year 1
Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm in the Church.
Click the button below to contact.
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
How to create online account : (CLICK HERE)

Discipleship Projects
ADOPT-A-SENIOR
Connect with the elderly of our parish! Send a homemade card or drawing to brighten their day!
Email Omar Carrillo at youthministrystclare@gmail.com to be matched with a senior.
J,Crew
Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. ( volunteers needed )
Eucharistic Procession
After going to the event please write a brief summary of what you learned, and email to Omar Carrillo @ youthminisrtystclare@gmail.com, Please attach admission proof to the email.
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.
Omar Carrillo
Mr. Carrillo joined the staff in the summer of 2019 as the R.E. Technology Coordinator and R.E. Administrative Assistant. He played a key role in coordinating ZOOM sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitating materials on the website.Graduating from California State University of Northridge in June 2022, Mr. Carrillo moves into the role of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator. Mr. Carrillo is excited to work with the youth in growing their faith and discovering the richness of Catholicism.
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.
Sean Medina
Sean joined the team in June 2022. An alumni of the St. Clare Religious Education program receiving his First Holy Communion and Confirmation, he is excited to work with the team and catechists in meeting the needs of the R.E. families. As the newest member, Sean brings his creativity to the role of R.E. Technology Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to the R.E. office and Youth Ministry office. Currently, Sean is a student of the Media Arts in Ministry program at Loyola Marymount University. He is excited to bridge the digital age with ministerial work.
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