St. Clement and St. Philip Neri Pastorate

Faith Formation

​Scroll below for Faith Formation, OCIA, Small Group information, and a link to Catholic resources.​
For current offerings, click EVENTS to find studies and other opportunities to build your faith at  SC and SPN.

Faith Formation  - Grades K-4
If you do not know your faith, you cannot live it.  ​​If you do not live it, you cannot share it.  

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​Catholic formation is ongoing.  For families who engage it, our formation program teaches children the fundamental truths and traditional prayers of our Faith using a family-friendly book, "Our Catholic Identity."  Formation is for children in grades K through 4.
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Catechism classes are on Sundays, 10:45-11:45, beginning September 14 in the parish school.
See the REGISTRATION FORM button below.  If you have questions, email Laura Graham at [email protected], or tel. 410-859-0571, ext. 3105.   WELCOME!

Faith Formation Registration form

Order of Christian Initiation for Youth (OCIY)
Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers needing sacraments
For youth in grades 6-12 who are not baptized OR who never received their first Communion OR  who were baptized into another Christian faith community.  The sessions prepare youth for Baptism, Confession, and Holy Communion.

Middle School sessions are on Fridays, 7:00 pm, Parish Office, beginning September 19, and ending March 20, 2026.

High School session are on Mondays, 7:00 pm, Parish Office, beginning September 22, and ending March 23, 2026.

​See the REGISTRATION FORM button below.
Contact:  Laura Graham, [email protected]

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Middle school and High School formation Registration Form

​What is OCIA?

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) prepares non-Catholics for entrance into the Catholic Church by providing them with instruction in Catholic Teaching and Practice.

Are you a non-catholic who is interested in entering the Catholic Church 
or
a baptized Catholic who is interested in returning to the Church
or
a practicing Catholic who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith?

​then the OCIA is for you!

​When:             Wednesdays evenings at 7:15 pm
                         Classes will begin in September 2024
​Where:           Class meets in the St. John Conference Room
To Register:  Call the church office or email ​[email protected]

Small Groups

For Adult and Young Adult Groups

Spiritual Growth Groups
Small groups of parishioners who gather to support one another in their Catholic Faith. Most groups meet once or twice monthly for 1 – 2 hours in individual homes to praise God, pray, study Scripture, and to support and encourage each other while enjoying a time of fellowship together. There are several groups composed of varying ages and backgrounds. Meeting locations and dates vary for each group. Parishioners are highly encouraged to participate!  SPN Contact:  Theresa Sass

Men’s Ministry
This Ministry provides a series of seminars to help men grow in their faith. Seminars run four to six weeks in the Fall and in the Spring, and often involve Scripture Study.  Contact John Canterna.

Women’s Scripture Study
Women gather on a weekday for six weeks in the Fall and six weeks in the Spring to grow in knowledge and love of God through the reading and study of Sacred Scripture. Childcare is provided.  Contact Lydia Keys or Theresa Waggoner.

Questions and Answers with Father Larry

Mondays at 7:30 pm at SPN and on St. Philip Neri's Facebook page

Adult Spiritual Formation

Introduction to Theology of the Body           

Catholic Resources

If you are interested in reading, watching, or learning more about how to protect your children, follow this link to have access to additional resources to grow our Catholic faith.

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And we, too, being called by His will in Christ Jesus, are not justified by ourselves, nor by our own wisdom, or understanding, or godliness, or works which we have wrought in holiness of heart; but by that faith through which, from the beginning, Almighty God has justified all men; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
~ St. Clement I

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