Our new Blended Learning model seeks to share and reinforce our rich Catholic heritage by providing a number of traditions and prayers to learn together as a family. Each family will choose and participate in two faith activities each month. We offer a variety of options to support families on their individual faith journeys.
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Important Note: Please sign up on THIS SUMMER FAMILY FAITH ACTIVITIES SIGN UP GENIUS for ALL ACTIVITIES. If your 3rd grader is going to participate in the the Corpus Christi Mass & Procession, and/or you would like to sign your child or family up to help in the Community Garden, please make sure to sign up on their respective Sign Up Geniuses IN ADDITION TO the Sign Up for all activities. Thank you!
CORPUS CHRISTI MASS & PROCESSION - (Only for 3rd graders who just received their 1st Holy Communion) Beginning with the Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for the Body of Christ) this year, and concluding in July 2024, there will be a special emphasis on this most sacred gift that Jesus has given us, His very self in the Eucharist. To begin this year long celebration we will hold a Eucharistic procession following the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on June 10 that will conclude under the gazebo on the Parish Green.
Each 3rd grader who just received his(her) 1st Communion earlier this month is invited to participate in our Corpus Christi procession. It is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a special parish occasion, and your child will get to dress up in his or her 1st Communion dress or suit! Please join us for this special Mass and procession. For our Religious Education students attending the Mass and participating in the procession this may count as a summer Family Faith Activity. Those participating will sit together in church for Mass and help lead the procession to the gazebo where there will be some prayers and time for adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. We will conclude by about 5:45 p.m. To have your child participate, and we very much hope (s)he will, please sign up using THIS SIGN UP GENIUS.
BERLIN COMMUNITY GARDEN 2023 - Like last summer, we have a unique volunteer opportunity. The Town of Berlin contacted our Parish asking if we would like to tend a 10' x 25' garden plot in the Hatchery Brook Community Garden on Orchard Road in Berlin. The food grown will be distributed every Thursday from Town Hall through their food bank program. Any extra will be given to our Parish for our Saint Clare Food Pantry distribution.
We need help planting seeds, weeding, and harvesting. CLICK HERE FOR THE SIGN UP GENIUS. Even though Family Faith Activities are optional for grades 1 - 8 during the summer, this is a great way to serve others as a family.
Once you sign up, you will be contacted by Parish volunteers Nancy Kennure ([email protected]) and Krista Hilbie ([email protected]) who are organizing this effort. Please contact them directly with any questions.
DIY MARY GARDEN - HERE are some simple instructions on how to make your own mini Mary garden! If your thumb is a little greener and you'd like to think bigger, check this article out!
TRINITY SUNDAES - Very easy, very yummy!
MAKE A POOL NOODLE SACRED HEART - The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. These pool noodles can be used as a large yard ornament, a door hanging, and also as a fun outdoor game for kids!
MAKE SACRED HEART STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES - Another very yummy option!
SACRED HEART ART - A fun project that's gret for when it's too hot to go outdoors!
JULY SAINT FEAST DAYS TO CELEBRATE - For a list of saint feast days in July and suggestions for some really fun activities to do with your child(ren), click HERE!
FATIMA FUN - On July 13 we celebrate the 3rd time Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the shepherd children Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. Click HERE for fun activities relating to these spectacular apparitions!
AUGUST SAINT FEAST DAYS TO CELEBRATE - For a list of saint feast days in August and suggestions for some really fun activities to do with your child(ren), click HERE!