Notification

  Cancellation of CCD Classes

St. Care's holds CCD Classes when schools in the Westerly Public School District are physically in session.  At the direction of the Governor all Rhode Island public schools will be closed through April (a period of time to be evaluated). 


As a result, there will be no CCD classes during this time.  


Please note that at beginning of the year, make up days were scheduled for March 30 and April 6.  Those days will not be used. 


More specific information about religious education will be posted soon.


We will update as necessary.  Please check back for further information.  


   Posted 3/31/2020

NOTIFICATION

Cancellation of Film Series

Bishop Barron's Catholicism:  The Pivotal Players

Screening of the following videos as announced in the Sunday, March 15 Bulletin have been CANCELLED

Tues., March 17, 8:35 am   -- Michaelangelo

Tues, March 24, 8:35 am    -- G. K. Chesterton

Tues., March 31, 8:35 am  -- St. Francis of Assisi



Posted 3/16/2020

Religious Education

Mission


Volunteer ministers deepen and expand knowledge of  Catholic faith for elementary and middle school students and Confirmation candidates. They prepare candidates for the sacraments of Marriage, Baptism, and the Rite of Adult Christian Initiation, and they provide on-going education for the parish community in general. Religious education touches those of all ages in our faith community.  


If you are interested in joining this  Ministry, please call the parish office at 401-348-8765.



Elementary Grades 1-5 & Middle School Grade 6


Teachers provide foundational lessons and guidance in the Catholic faith including sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Eucharist in 2nd-grade.  All students have classes, 6-7 pm, Monday evenings.   Elementary students assemble in the Parish Center for instruction, and Middle School grade 6 students assemble in the Parish Center. The religious education year runs September through April. Consult the Sunday Bulletin and the Church Calendar for class schedules. 


Please use this form to register: CCD Registration Form, Grades 1-7. 


Grades 7 & 8


These two years are the Confirmation program. Classes take place, 6-7 pm, Monday evenings. 7th-grade students assemble in the Parish Center and 8th-grade students, in the lower rectory.   The religious education year runs September through April. Consult the Sunday Bulletin and the Church Calendar for class schedules. 


Information about the requirements for a Confirmation Sponsor and Service Hours for the 8th-grade class can be obtained by clicking on the links below. 


Please register for Confirmation by using the 8th Grade Registration form.   Use the Confirmation Sponsor form to select a sponsor, and use the Confirmation Community Service Hours form to register for the required 15 hours of community service. 


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Please direct all question about St. Clare Religious Education to Rose Slusarczyk, Director of Religious Education, at 401-348-8765.

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Adult education

 + Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Adults seeking to become Catholics,  wishing to complete their Sacraments, or wishing to deepen their knowledge of the faith take a formation journey to the font of Baptism, Confirmation, and full initiation into the Catholic Faith. 


Classes generally begin in October.

To register, please call the Parish Office at 401-348-8765 and download and complete the RCIA Registration Form.


+  Adult Education

Opportunities for ongoing development of faith within the parish community take place throughout the year in retreats, workshops, bulletin inserts, conferences, seminars, and visiting speakers. 


+ Marriage Preparation

Couples prepare for the sacrament of Marriage through Marriage Preparation programs and reflective tools. 


+  Baptism

Parents prepare to present their children for the sacrament of Baptism.  


All aspects of this ministry welcome those who wish to share their faith and life experience as catechists, teachers, group leaders, monitors, sponsors, presenters, aides and assistants. Volunteers are welcome.


Please consult the Calendar & Events page for further information or call the Parish Office for more information at 348-8765.