Welcome to the Sacraments page!

While catechesis on sacraments will take place where the children receive religious instruction, the formation for sacraments is the responsibility of the parish where the child’s family is registered and worships.
-Camden Diocese Sacrament Guidelines

Dear Families of St. Clare,
You have reached the Sacraments page for the parish.
Here you will find answers to the questions….
 

“When will my child’s preparation & reception for Reconciliation/Eucharist begin?”

Sacrament preparation for Reconciliation/Eucharist begins in level 1 and continues into Level 2 where after successfully completing preparation the Reception of the Sacraments will take place.

To better understand the 2 yr process please click on the link below.

Reconciliation/Eucharist <<click here
 

“When will my child’s preparation & reception for the Sacrament of Confirmation begin?”

Sacrament preparation for Confirmation begins in level 6 and continues into Level 8 where after successfully completing preparation the Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place.

To better understand the 2 yr process please click on the link below.

Confirmation<<click here

“When do they become eligible to prepare?”

Requirements for Sacrament Preparation Reconciliation/Eucharist

• baptized in a Catholic Church 
• Successful completion & current enrollment of 1st grade level preparation either in Catholic School or Parish Faith Formation program
• Parishioners of St. Clare of Assisi Parish

Requirements for Sacrament Preparation of Confirmation

• baptized in a Catholic Church
• Reception of Reconciliation/Eucharist in a Catholic Church
• Successful completion of 3rd – 5th grade level preparation & current enrollment in 6th grade level either in Catholic School or Parish Faith Formation program
• Parishioners of St. Clare of Assisi Parish

If you have a child who is not currently registered in a Catholic School or the Parish Faith Formation program, please contact the office for assistance.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me 856-467-0037 x108 or email vmullen@stclarenj.org.  

May God Bless you,

Verna Mullen
Coordinator of Sacraments