Please contact the Religious Education office
if you have any questions.
210-651-6913
msanchez@olph.org
vanessa@olph.org
Religious Education Options:
Información en español
Option A - B: Pre k4 - 8th Grade Family of Faith Formation
(Students attend TWICE a month/**Parents attend ONCE a month**)
- In addition to the students meeting twice a month, families will take home materials to use in the domestic home for the rest of the month which will help them grow deeper in relationship with Christ, His Church and each other.
- **Parent Formation**: Parents attend the 2nd meeting of the month in the school cafeteria. This is a time of building community with other parents and growing in your faith while your children are in class. There is an additional cost if you would like to purchase the workbook. Please make sure you check off on the online registration form if you would like to purchase it. Study TBA **
Meeting Time & Dates-
Option A: Pre k4 - 8th Grade: Sunday, 9:30 - 10:45am
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Option B: Pre K4 - 8th Grade: Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:45pm
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
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Students Attend |
17 |
8 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
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Students & Parents Attend |
24 |
15 |
12 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
18 |
15* |
*No Parent Meeting in April
Option C-E: First Communion & Reconciliation Preparation
For children who are baptized, entering into 2nd grade or older -
One year of preparation.
- Children will attend in-person Classes TWICE a Month and parents will Meet ONCE a Month at the Parish (parents Do Not Meet in March. A parent needs to Attend Both April Meetings with the Student).
- A BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE MUST
BE TURNED IN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION regardless of where the Baptism occurred. You may drop off a copy at the front
desk in the Pastoral Center or email a picture to vanessa@olph.org.
- Students must be actively
participating in the First Communion Curriculum. Lack of participation may
result in students needing to re-register next year.
- Parent and child must practice prayers at home.
- Parent and child must attend
First Reconciliation. Date:
Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00pm
- Parent and child must attend
the First Communion Retreat in the spring. Offered in April during your
child's classes
- Parents must attend the
monthly parent meetings. Failure to attend parent meetings could result in
students needing to re-register next year.
- Attend Mass regularly.
- First Communion dates will
be announced at the December Parent Meeting. More information to come.
Meeting Time & Dates-
Option
C: First
Communion: Sunday, 9:30 - 10:45am
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Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar* |
Apr** |
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Students & Parents Attend |
21 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
12** |
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Students Attend |
28 |
12 |
9 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
15 |
19** |
**In April: Parents attend both classes with your student
Option D: First Communion: Sunday, 11:30 - 12:45pm
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Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar* |
Apr** |
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Students & Parents Attend |
21 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
12** |
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Students Attend |
28 |
12 |
9 |
14 |
11 |
8 |
15 |
19** |
**In April: Parents attend both classes with your student
Option E: First Communion: Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:45pm
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Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
*Apr** |
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Students & Parents Attend |
17 |
8 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
4 |
4* |
8** |
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Students Attend |
24 |
15 |
12 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
18 |
15** |
**In April: Parents attend both classes with your student
F-N: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Space is limited
For children 3 years old to 6th grade
Supported by a catechist in a prepared environment, will meet weekly to learn scripture, liturgy and Catholic culture.
TENTATIVE Meeting Days & Times-
Level I (3yo - Kinder)
Option F) Sunday, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Option G) Sunday, 11:45 - 1:15 pm
FULL Option H) Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Option I) Wednesday, 4:45 - 6:15pm
Level II (1st - 3rd)
First Communion Preparation Offered for 2nd and 3rd grade. (First Communion Parents must attend a meeting Sept – Feb and students must attend additional days. Please check the CGS calendar for dates.)
Option J) Sunday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Option K) Sunday, 11:45 - 1:45pm (Bilingual)
Option L) Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Option M) Wednesday, 4:45 - 6:45 pm
Level III (4th - 6th)
Option N) Wednesday, 4:45 - 6:45 pm
