Faith Formation
& Christian Education

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Children
Sunday School and nursery options are offered for our children and youth beginning at 10:00am.  Participants join the worship service for communion at approximately 11:00am.  Ushers and greeters will be happy to assist you in locating the nursery or classrooms for your family.

• Nursery (for infants  to three year's old)
• Atrium I (Pre-K to 1st graders): “Godly Play” is the curriculum used. For our pre-reading children this is an introduction to the parables of the Bible and the liturgy of the Prayer Book through storytelling, song, prayer, and art, creating the basis of our children’s spiritual development in a special and safe environment.
• Atrium II (2nd through 5th graders): “Godly Play” is the curriculum used. In addition to further exploring the parables and liturgy, the children are introduced to map and Bible work. Discussions utilizing “wondering” questions introduce how we relate these important Bible stories, parables, and church celebrations to our lives.

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Youth

• Sunday School for youth ages 12-18 begins at 10:00am
• Outings occur periodically, and in the past have included visits to other Episcopal parishes, hikes, landmarks, and the beach
• Acolyte Ministry: Our youth help set the tone for our worship with their participation in the acolyte ministry for the 10:15am service

Families
In addition to providing our Sunday School program, the family ministries team plans events for families with children, youth, and their families:

• Annual used book and media sale, a fundraiser for family ministries program
• Sunday Summer fun - monthly events or outings during Sunday School's summer hiatus
• Blessing of the Animals (normally, the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Francis in October; check our calendar for this year's date)
• Maundy Thursday's agape meal is hosted and led by our Family Ministries, which includes a light meal, readings from the Gospel of John by our youth, and a procession to the church for the Maunday Thursday service
  

Adult Faith Formation

• Sunday Bible Study: Sundays 9-10 am a small group conversation group, offers a study based on the lectionary readings (scripture readings assigned for each Sunday).  Several members rotate leadership responsibility for facilitating the study.
  
• Adult Forum: Sundays 8:45-10 am between services each week, is an ongoing opportunity offering a variety of topics. Book studies, videos, Bible studies, and a variety of speakers are presented, under the facilitation of the parish clergy.
  
• Book groups, Bible studies, and new members courses occur periodically; check the parish newsletter or contact the rector for more information about upcoming formation opportunities.
• Some online resources can be found here: Scripture and Prayer Resources.

New Members, Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation & Reception 
Courses for new members, and preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation and Reception are available periodically.  Baptism is initiation into the Christian Faith, Confirmation is a mature commitment to Christ and to the vows made on one’s behalf at his/her baptism. There is no set age for confirmation, but it is determined by each individual as they feel led by the Holy Spirit. Reaffirmation provides an opportunity for those who have been confirmed to recognize moments of grace and growth in their spiritual life by renewing their commitment to their baptismal vows. Reception is the service in which we formally recognize those who have been baptized in other Christian churches, welcoming them into the Episcopal household of faith. Classes are offered periodically to prepare individuals seeking confirmation, reaffirmation, or reception. For more information, contact the parish clergy.

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Speaker Series
St. Clement's has hosted many notable speakers, offering lectures approximately every 18 months. Past speakers have included Peter Gomes, Phylis Tickle, Dennis Maynard, Michael Russell, and Marcus Borg, Diana Butler Bass, and Jane Redmont. 

Stewardship
The Stewardship committee develops a program for helping form members of the parish with regards to the ways they support to total life and ministry of the church.  This includes ways they contribute the "Three T's": Time, Talent, and Treasure.

The Tract Rack
Located on walls near the entrance of the church, we have racks with tracts on various topics, such as Episcopal traditions and beliefs, ways to pray, daily devotion booklets, and spiritual disciplines (practices).