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 2025-2026 (Sept-May)
We are offering a wide-range of Faith Formation activities each month.
1st Sunday of every month- Grade-level classes
2nd Sunday of every month- Small Group Sunday and Confirmation Class
3rd Sunday of every month- Multi-generational learning focused on the Parables of Jesus
4th Sunday of every month- Special event 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
May 10- Happy Mother’s Day! No scheduled Faith Formation
May 17- Final Multi-Gen Faith Formation- Shepherd Shelf Open House
May 24- Confirmation Sunday! Join us as five of our youth Reaffirm their Baptism at the 9:30 am service. Reception following worship
May 31- Congregational Meeting following worship
There will be a Faith Formation Hiatus through the summer. We will resume programming in September
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
SEPA Box City- was a huge success! 50 youth and many adult leaders/volunteers participated. We were able to raise almost $6,000 for Todi’s Place of Hope!
Confirmation Sunday- May 24 at 9:30 am. Come celebrate with our five Confirmands as they Re-affirm their Baptism. Reception to follow!
Summer Service Trip to Lutheridge Camp- July 5-10. Participants meeting at St James, Limerick Sun. May 31 at 5 pm
ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis 6/28 - 7/2 2027
Vacation Bible School
2026 VBS at CLC! Rainforest Falls-Exploring the Nature of God!
July 27-July 31, 2026
VBS at CLC is FREE and open to all children ages 3-12 (over 12 can serve as helpers; young ones need to be out of diapers).
We meet daily from 9 am- 12 noon.
Each day the children will rotate through craft, Bible, Music, Snacks and Games. Each day will also include a full-group Opening Assembly and Closing Assembly. For details and questions, please contact the VBS Director, Karolin Brechbill at kbrechbill@christlc.org.
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
Currently, Confirmation Classes are held on the second Sundays of each month from 10:45 am-11:45 am, September-May. Occasionally, we will be traveling off-site (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 the Pentecost Sunday of their second year of instruction. Confirmation Instruction is currently led by the Director of Faith Formation, Karolin Brechbill.
Pentecost Sunday is May 24, 2026.
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.