Christian Formation

Baptismal Preparation
Contact: Parish Office 636-946-6327
This program strives to insure that parents are aware of the meaning of baptism in Christian life. Through a process of discussion and instruction, parents are able to understand better the sacrament and to experience a sense of belonging to our parish family.

Bereavement Ministry
Contact: Martha Baronovic/Sue Kimmins  636-947-3431/636-947-1358

Centering Prayer
Contact: Martha Baronovic 636-947-3431

Charismatic Prayer Group
Contact: Denis McDonald 636-397-1528

Children's Liturgy of the Word
Contact: Joy Ernst 314-814-4703

 

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH (CRHP)
Christ Renews His Parish is an ongoing process to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. Christ Renews His Parish is an effective spiritual renewal process which calls together members of the parish in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to crhp@saintcletus.org or call Marilyn Long 636-947-7303.

College Life
College Life is a ministry geared towards college-age students of St. Cletus. College Life offers retreats, trips and ministry opportunities for the students to grow in their leadership and deepen their faith.

(The) Edge
Contact: Mary Olmsted 636-946-5636

Life Teen®
Contact: Bob Hamer 946-6327 x1716
Life Teen® is our youth ministry program geared toward our high school teens. The teens participate in Noon Mass on Sunday Volunteers (college age students in particular) are needed for the Core Team. Volunteers (adults/parents of teens) are also needed for Life Support which assists our youth minister in implementing Life Teen®.

Marriage Encounter
Contact Scott and Lori Lowery 636-940-0195

Marriage Preparation
Contact: Fr. Jim Benz 636-946-6327 x1721
This parish Couple to Couple program trains and uses couples who are parishioners in the ministry of marriage preparation. Each married couple meets with two to three engaged couples each year, covering over four sessions various aspects of Christian marriage and family life. Training and support for this ministry is provided within the parish on a regular basis.

Our Lady's Prayer Group
Eleanor Rupp 636-947-3860

Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.)
Contact: Dawn Baker 314-477-4977 and Denise Quirk 314-952-0101

Meeting: Twice a year in the Fall and Spring. This organization strives to promote unity between home and school as well as to support the principal, teachers, and parents in their efforts to provide quality education and formation in our Catholic Faith at St. Cletus School. Throughout the year, the P.T.O. sponsors numerous fundraisers. These include pizza sales, Share the Profit certificates sales, the New Year’s Eve Party, fish fries during the Fridays of Lent, etc.

Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Contact: Mary Olmsted 636-946-5936
Meeting: Monday evenings for elementary. Our Parish School of Religion offers parishioners the opportunity to serve as Catechists for 1st through 8th year in grade school. Substitutes and aides are also needed at times. Previous experience is valued but not required. Training, certification and on-going support are provided.

Prayer Group/Faith Sharing
Contact: Parish Office 636-946-6327
At various times throughout the week, parishioners gather for prayer and sharing their faith. Some of the prayer groups are Life in the Light, Moms in Touch, Our Lady’s Prayer Group, Recitation of the Rosary on Saturday morning, etc.

Retreat
Contact: Tom Hussey 636-946-3999
Throughout the year, retreats are scheduled for the men and women of our parish at the White House Retreat Center in South County. The Jesuit priests and brothers staff this facility and present the retreats.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact: Deacon Mark McCarthy

Meeting: Every Thursday at 7:30 PM
This inquiry process is designed to welcome and initiate new adult members into the Catholic Church and our parish community. Our emphasis is on prayer, scripture, and the study and sharing the experience of our faith. Adult initiation in the Catholic Church normally takes place each year at the Easter Vigil. Members of the parish are invited to participate as catechists and sponsors, or to assist with hospitality.

Small Church Communities
Contact: Ed Andrzejewski 636-493-6254

Following the Parish Mission in Advent, the Parish Council hopes to implement small church communities throughout the parish. These small church communities will consist of 8-10 people who will reflect on the readings for Sunday Mass. This is an attempt by our Church to allow Catholics to experience a sense of community within their larger parish community. More information will be forthcoming.

Sunday Preschool
Contact: Theresa and Julie Boschert, 636-724-2262
Meeting: September - May
10:00 a.m. Mass
Instruction for children (ages 3-5) in Christian ideas and attitudes. Junior/senior high school students are welcome to serve as classroom aides.