FAITH FORMATION communities

LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION

PHILOSOPHY

The foundation of the Catechetical Communities at Our Lady of Lourdes is the belief that religious education and formation is a lifelong process which begins with the loving example of the parents and continues to grow and is nurtured by the many relationships in an individual’s life. Therefore, we strive to support and assist parents in their role as primary catechists as they teach their children in the ways of our faith.

As our children live and worship in the faith community of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, they are being catechized by the praying, believing and serving members of our parish community. Our catechists share their faith experience in our Roman Catholic tradition and plan and lead activities so that our children may understand the Christian message, experience personal prayer and public worship; and participate in the Church community.

We believe that together, catechists, community members and family members, journey with the children as they travel on their life-long process of exploring their relationship with God and the Church. We believe that learning about God and sharing His love are essential human experiences and we treat that faith as the sacred gift it is.

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Faith Formation Communities

Weekday Weekly Community

Children in Grades 1 – 6 meet in-person weekly on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons. Children and Catechists (teachers) gather in Pollard Hall for a mini lesson and opening prayer, and then go to their classrooms.

Faith Alive Community

Children in Grades 1 – 6 and their parents will meet once a month for Sunday in-sessions that will include the 11:30AM Mass until 2PM. After the 11:30AM Mass, families will congregate in Pollard Hall for lessons and activities. Home lessons are also assigned for each child on a monthly basis and should be completed as a family. Home assignments for each lesson will be posted in google classroom.

Confirmation Prep Communities Years 1-3

7th, 8th, and 9th graders will be required to attend a monthly session on Sundays beginning at the 9:30AM Mass until 1:00PM. Candidates will have specific requirements to fulfill each year in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place Year 3 in the Spring of 9th grade.