Teaching the faith to children is impossible without the help and cooperation of parents! Learning to love Christ is a lifelong endeavor. For this reason we encourage parents to enroll their children in religious education all years and not just the year in which they are preparing for sacraments.
REGISTRATION FOR 2010-2011 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Registrations for 2010-2011 religious education classes are NOW being accepted. Classes are filling fast. The last day to register is September 3, 1010. Students preparing for sacraments MUST reregister! Registrations for 2009/2010 will not be accepted on the first day of class or after classes begin. Classes begin September 19.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE | 2010-2011 School Year
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE: John Paul the Great said, “Do Not Be Afraid!” Volunteers are needed for the 2010-2011 school year. Teachers or aides are needed for Sunday afternoons (3:30 – 5:00) and Sunday evenings (6:30-8:00) Call (703) 494-3696; the Religious Education staff will help you get started!
CONFIRMATION - SAVE THESE DATES
ALL OF THE STUDENTS' CONFIRMATION PAPERS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 26th, 2010. Check your red folders and complete the work before school begins! Lost papers can be downloaded under Children’s Sacraments/Confirmation .
Mark the following critical dates on your calendars at home and on your cell phones!
Retreat September 25, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rehearsal October 24, 6:30 PM (CHANGED DATE)
Confirmation November 4, 7:30 PM
The full Confirmation Calendar is available under Children’s Sacraments/Confirmation (English | Spanish).
Mark the following critical dates on your calendars at home and on your cell phones!
Retreat September 25, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rehearsal October 24, 6:30 PM (CHANGED DATE)
Confirmation November 4, 7:30 PM
The full Confirmation Calendar is available under Children’s Sacraments/Confirmation (English | Spanish).
CATECHIST TRAINING | Saturdays, August 21 & 28 | 9 AM - 3 PM
A special workshop for Catechists will be held TWO Saturdays, August 21 and 28, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. We will use the “Echoes of Faith Plus” formation program to address the roles of the catechist, and steps for getting started. Methodology modules prepare catechists to teach different grade levels of children and youth. Let us know which Saturday you will be attending.
VIRTUS PRESENTATION AT OLA | Saturday, September 18 | 9 AM - 1 PM
VIRTUS PRESENTATION AT OLA - Our Lady of Angels is hosting a VIRTUS class on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. All volunteers working with or near children need to attend a VIRTUS training. This is a perfect opportunity to attend a session close to home! ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER at http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
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