Please contact the Religious Education office if you have any questions.
210-651-6913 ext.120
jaclyn.ruli@gmail.com
Religious Education Options:
A-C Family Formation - a model the family attends together. Parents and their children PreK-8th grade.
One monthly meeting:
- The whole family arrives and attends their formation sessions. Taking home materials to use in the home for the rest of the month helping them grow deeper in relationship with Christ, His Church, and each other.
Meeting Time & Dates-
Group A: Sunday, 9:30-10:30am- Meets on Sept 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3
Group B- Currently Closed Sunday, 9:30-10:30am
- Meets on Sept 19, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10
Group C: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
- Meets on Sept 15, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6
D-F First Communion & Reconciliation Prep - for children who are baptized, entering into 2nd grade or older - One year of preparation.
- Children and parents will meet once a month at the parish. Then children will complete formation with parents using the "Blessed" Dynamic Catholic program at home. Monthly videos will be sent to the family via Flocknote.
- First Confession & Communion dates will be announced at the parent meditation meeting.
- A BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE (Catholic or non-Catholic) MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2021.
Meeting Time & Dates-
Group D: Sunday, 9:30-10:30a- Meets on Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 24 (9:30-11:00am)
Group E: Sunday, 11:30-12:30pm
- Meets on Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 24 (11:30-1:00pm)
Group F: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
- Meets on Sept 22, Oct 13, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 23, Apr 20 (6:30-8:00pm)
G-K Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Supported by a catechist in a prepared environment, children will meet weekly to learn scripture, liturgy and Catholic culture.
Level I (3-Kinder)
G) Sunday, 9:30-11:00 am FULL
H) Monday, 9:30-11:00 am
I) Tuesday, 3:45-5:00 pm
J) Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Level II (6 to 9 year old with completion of Level I)
K) Sunday, 9:30-11:00 am FULL
Other:
- Women's group - Well Read Mom (individual membership is needed) - visit https://wellreadmom.com/ to register. OLPH has two groups meeting a weekday group and weekend/evening group
- Blessed is She - a small group of moms dedicated to studying aspects of the faith and scripture. additional fees may apply depending on the materials used for the studies
- Blue Knights Book Club - 4th grade and up - read a book a month throughout the year. Books will center around the lives of the Saints and virtues. Parents encouraged to attend with child. Meetings will be held at OLPH and children will take turns "hosting". Group meetings and dates will be announced after signups.
- Little Flower's Book Club - 4th grade and up - read a short book a month throughout the year. Books will center around the lives of the Saints and virtues. Parents encouraged to attend with child. Meetings will be held at OLPH and children will take turns "hosting". Group meetings and dates will be announced after signups.
- That Man is You - A Catholic group of father's dedicated to giving father's the support and they need in raising children in the faith.