Children and Youth
“....from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:15–17
Faith Formation Classes
CLC Faith Formation for 2026-2027 (Sept-May)
We are offering a wide-range of Faith Formation activities each month, on a rotational basis. Each month (except September) will include:
1st Sunday of the month- Class with Pastor Matt
2nd Sunday of the month- Confirmation Class
NEW this year! Pastor Matt will teach a confirmation-style class for parents and other interested adults while Karolin is teaching the youth class
3rd Sunday of the month- Multi-generational learning- Revisiting the Old Testament Stories
4th Sunday of the month- Special event, service project, or designated fellowship hour
Come on out and see for yourself that Faith Formation is for everyone! Please contact our Faith Formation Director, Karolin Brechbill, for more information.
Upcoming Faith Formation Events
September 13- Renewal Sunday- We will kick off the Faith Formation Year by celebrating God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday with a Rise Against Hunger Event!
September 20- Multi-Generational Learning
September 27- Class with Pastor Matt- details to come
October 4- Safety Sunday! AED training and Fire Emergency Drill
October 11- Confirmation Class
October 18- Multi-generational Learning
October 25- Reformation Event
Youth Group
Youth Group at CLC provides opportunities for students in 6th-12th grade that emphasize three vital components: spiritual growth, volunteerism/service and relationship building. Our events include: Mission Trips, Christmas Intergenerational Dinner, Winter Retreat at Camp Men-O-Lan, Youth Sunday, ELCA National Youth Gathering, SEPA Youth Events and fellowship opportunities.
Upcoming Youth Events
What Really Matters Jr High Retreat- at Bear Creek Camp- November 7-8
Intergenerational Dinner- December 13
Christmas Decorating- Dec 20
Live Nativity!- Dec 20, 6 pm- 7 pm
Winter Youth Retreat- Jan 8-9 at Camp Men-O-Lan
ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis 6/28 - 7/2 2027
Little Lights Playgroup
A bright and joyful six-week playgroup for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy music, story time, crafts, free play, and more.
FREE • Adult caregiver present • Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
September 30 • October 7 • October 14 • October 21 • October 28 • November 4
You can register for any one session or for all six—just choose the weeks that work best for your family.
Special Celebrations for Sunday School Students
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion instruction is offered to all 5th graders. Instruction is led by Karolin Brechbill and will be scheduled in the spring.
Students receive their First Holy Communion on Holy Thursday at the evening worship service.
Confirmation
Confirmation Classes are held on the second Sundays of each month from 10:30 am-12 noon, October-May. Occasionally, we will be traveling off-site for retreats and overnight/special events (rather than holding traditional class). Confirmation is a two-year program for students 12 years and up (parents and students can choose to begin instruction either in 7th or 8th grade). Eligible students will be confirmed on Pentecost Sunday of their second year of instruction. Confirmation instruction is currently led by the Director of Faith Formation, Karolin Brechbill.
NEW this year! Pastor Matt will be teaching a confirmation-style class for parents and adults concurrent with the youth classes. All are welcome!
Pentecost Sunday is May 16, 2027.
Get Involved
Learn more about CLC's exciting and active Youth Ministry!
Contact Karolin Brechbill
kbrechbill@christlc.org
215-256-8738
CLC’s Safe Place Policy
All volunteers and paid staff associated with children and/or youth of CLC are screened utilizing PA State Police Criminal Background Check and the PA State Child Abuse Background Check. Volunteers and staff are screened before they have interaction with the children, and then once every 60 months as per the PA State Laws, for the duration of their services. Paid staff are required to undergo FBI fingerprint screening as well, within the first month of their employment.