YOUTH FORMATION
Youth Formation at St. Peter Claver nurtures children and teens in their Catholic faith while walking alongside their families. Through sacrament preparation, faith-based learning, service opportunities, and community events, young people are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Christ and become active participants in the life of the Church.
Children & Youth
The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understand it.
Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of Church life. It embraces all ages and generations, promotes faith growth at home, and promotes participation in Church life.
"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents is integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of
Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person."
(National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
Continuing Christian Education (CCE) Registration
Families are invited to register their children for CCE classes.
New Students: Please bring a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and First Communion certificate (if applicable). Check with the parish secretary for details.
Returning Students: Please bring any missing documents listed above.
Registration Fee: $20 per student; $10 for each additional student in the same household. If financial hardship would prevent you from registering, please contact the parish office for assistance.
CCE Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00–10:30 am. Classes follow the HISD school calendar and begin the Saturday after Labor Day.
