Children's Programs
Children's Programs
Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in our Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) program.
For younger children, the options for Sunday School (ages 4-5) or Nursery (for ages 1-3) have been offered in the past. We are looking for parent input about offering Sunday School and Nursery for our parish's youngest children. Please answer this survey to provide feedback on these options, so we can plan for the needs of our parish families!
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Children, ages 5 to 10, are invited to participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 Mass. - Most Sundays, October through May. As with all programs, sometimes last minute cancellation due to volunteer teacher illness may occur.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a program for children ages 5 to 10. They are invited to attend during the liturgy of the word portion of mass. Led by two parent volunteer teachers, they go to a classroom on the ground floor of the school building and will return after about 20 minutes. There, the children will learn about the readings of the day and the gospel, at their own level, and will have the chance to ask questions, sing songs and hear stories. Parents are welcome to tag along.
Summer Dates for CLOW:
June 1
June 8
June 22
July 6
July 20
August 3
August 17
September 7
September 14
Interested in volunteering as a CLOW leader or assistant? Contact Daniel Pelfrey at ceff@stjohnsea.org to learn more.
Vacation Bible School 2025 - Grades K-4
August 11-15, 12:30-3:30PM (Note the new time!)
Egan Hall School Mezzanine (123 N 79th St).
Calling all children who are in grades K-4 for the coming 2024-25 school year!
This year’s program is entitled Parachute with the Angels. During this fun week, campers will check-in with St. Catherine, pick-up their flight plan and meet their co-pilot: their very own Guardian Angel! Campers will earn their wings and soar through the sky as one of God’s special “Angeltroopers”, encountering exciting characters from the Bible whose lives were transformed by angels. Who knows? They may even meet Mary, Queen of Angels, along the way!
Please contact Teresa Gillett, Director of Parish Development, at tgillett@stjohnsea.org or call 206-782-2810, ex 355 with any questions.
Click here for the registration form.
Children's Sacramental Programs
Children in grade 2 prepare for First Reconciliation in the Fall. The program continues with First Communion in the Spring Please contact Julia Rudden, Director of Sacramental Preparation, at jrudden@stjohnsea.org or call 206-782-2810, ex 308 with any questions.
Click here for the registration form.
