“Parents are the first and foremost catechists of their children. They
catechize informally but powerfully by example and instructions. They
communicate values and attitudes by showing love for Christ and his Church
and for each other, by reverently receiving the Eucharist and living in its
spirit, by fostering justice and love in all their relationships. Their
active involvement in the parish, their readiness to seek opportunities to
serve others and their practice of frequent prayer, all make meaningful
their profession of belief. Parents nurture faith in their children by
showing them the richness and beauty of lived faith.”
(Sharing the Light of Faith--National Catechetical Directory for the United
States
Our Lady of the Woods
Vacation Bible School
August 4th-7th
9:00am-12noon
For all children ages 5 years
(going into kindergarten in the fall)
through those who will be
6th graders in the fall.
We invite adults and teens (7th grade and
through high school) to help us.
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The Religious Formation program at Our Lady of the Woods is for children 3
years old through 8th grade. Three years old through first grade meet on
Sunday at both the 10:00 am and 12 noon Masses. The sessions during the week
are as follows:
Monday 4:30-6:00 Grades 1-8
Monday 6:30-8:00 Grades 2-8
Tuesday 4:30-6:00 Grades 1-8
Tuesday 6:30-8:00 Grades 2-8
Wednesday 4:30-6:00 Grades 1-8
Thursday 4:30-6:00 Grades 1-8
First Communion is received in second grade. A child in this program must
have attended a first grade class. Children in this grade also are prepared
to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confirmation is received during the high school years (grades 9- 12). It isan invitation to the student to come when they have the time to devote tothis program. A core element of the Confirmation is performing a ministryfrom September through March. Also required is attendance at three Sunday evening classes, one in each month of January, February and March. Thestudents also attend a mandatory Confirmation retreat. Confirmation is usually received in April or May.
The Foundations program was established for children (grades 3 and up)
who have not received previous religious formation or have missed two or
more years of religious formation. During this time they learn the basics of
our Catholic faith. At the end of the year, they are prepared to receive
First Communion if they have not already done so. The following year they go
on to the next grade level with other students their age if the catechist
feels the child is ready.