Adult Faith Formation
Parish adults are invited to explore and grow in their faith life by participating in any of the following programs. Please check the parish calendar for times and locations.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church. The RCIA is a community journey leading to a transformation of mind and spirit as well as a personal journey in which participants reflect on their relationship with God. Guided by the Gospel and encouraged by the welcome of church members (opportunities exist for serving as a sponsor or Companion on the Journey), newcomers find their place in the community of believers. Meetings are held once per week beginning in September, and the RCIA process continues through the celebration of the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil Mass or at Pentecost for some confirmation candidates.
Contact: Alice and Kevin Curtin - 703-461-3082, [email protected]
RCIA en español – Contact: Cecilia Lopez Oetgen, [email protected], 703-979-5580
Catholic Foundations Class
During this class, a specific topic is presented by one of our clergy, followed by interactive discussion. This class meets once a month for parents while their children are participating in grade level instruction.
Contact: Cecilia Lopez Oetgen- 703-979-5580, clopez@olqpva.org
ED Talks: Challenging Your Mind, Soul and Heart (in honor of Fr. Ed Kelly CSSp.)
Stone Soup Suppers
"ED Talks" encourage parishioners to engage in public policy through a series of speaker/discussion sessions on current issues that are close to the heart of the parish. "Stone Soup Suppers" illuminate the 3 pillars of Lent (prayer, fasting, alms-giving) through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. These two speaker series programs look for volunteers to help plan events, as well as choose themes. The simple supper of soup and bread is also volunteer-based. Please consider participating.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
Good News People Program
Adults meet in small group settings, fourteen times over the course of the year, to explore our faith through the lens of discipleship. Course materials and discussion topics are provided.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
Intergenerational Activities
These activities are designed to engage the whole community, regardless of age. Opportunities for service and reflection are offered throughout the year to provide experiences of practiced faith (discipleship). Together we glean vegetables from local farms to feed the poor of our community, watch and process "movies with a moral", bake holidays pies to accompany food baskets, knit scarves for the homeless, and bake cookies for the imprisoned.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
OLQP Library
The OLQP library houses a collection numbering over 5,000 volumes relating to religious studies and social justice concerns. The books are shelved according to 39 different categories covering subject matter such as Black Studies, Peace, Spirituality, Scripture, Catholic Church, and Religious Pluralism. Many of the books have become recognized religious classics and are now out of print. In addition, the library subscribes to five periodicals, including America, Commonweal, and The Tablet, a British weekly magazine. Located in Father Ray Hall, the library serves as a valuable resource for parishioners and ministries. Borrowing is based on a self-service honor system: books are signed out by the patron; returns must be made within a reasonable amount of time.
Contact: Michal Morsches - 703-256-2726, [email protected]
Theology on Tap
Join fellow parishioners on the second Monday of each month for a lively and interesting discussion of topics related to our faith in a relaxed setting in the back room at the Lost Dog Café (2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington). Free underground parking is available off Walter Reed Dr., (use
steps or elevator to exit to Walter Reed Dr., and then walk to Columbia Pike).
Contact: Chuck Moran - [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church. The RCIA is a community journey leading to a transformation of mind and spirit as well as a personal journey in which participants reflect on their relationship with God. Guided by the Gospel and encouraged by the welcome of church members (opportunities exist for serving as a sponsor or Companion on the Journey), newcomers find their place in the community of believers. Meetings are held once per week beginning in September, and the RCIA process continues through the celebration of the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil Mass or at Pentecost for some confirmation candidates.
Contact: Alice and Kevin Curtin - 703-461-3082, [email protected]
RCIA en español – Contact: Cecilia Lopez Oetgen, [email protected], 703-979-5580
Catholic Foundations Class
During this class, a specific topic is presented by one of our clergy, followed by interactive discussion. This class meets once a month for parents while their children are participating in grade level instruction.
Contact: Cecilia Lopez Oetgen- 703-979-5580, clopez@olqpva.org
ED Talks: Challenging Your Mind, Soul and Heart (in honor of Fr. Ed Kelly CSSp.)
Stone Soup Suppers
"ED Talks" encourage parishioners to engage in public policy through a series of speaker/discussion sessions on current issues that are close to the heart of the parish. "Stone Soup Suppers" illuminate the 3 pillars of Lent (prayer, fasting, alms-giving) through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. These two speaker series programs look for volunteers to help plan events, as well as choose themes. The simple supper of soup and bread is also volunteer-based. Please consider participating.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
Good News People Program
Adults meet in small group settings, fourteen times over the course of the year, to explore our faith through the lens of discipleship. Course materials and discussion topics are provided.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
Intergenerational Activities
These activities are designed to engage the whole community, regardless of age. Opportunities for service and reflection are offered throughout the year to provide experiences of practiced faith (discipleship). Together we glean vegetables from local farms to feed the poor of our community, watch and process "movies with a moral", bake holidays pies to accompany food baskets, knit scarves for the homeless, and bake cookies for the imprisoned.
Contact: Sally Diaz-Wells. [email protected]
OLQP Library
The OLQP library houses a collection numbering over 5,000 volumes relating to religious studies and social justice concerns. The books are shelved according to 39 different categories covering subject matter such as Black Studies, Peace, Spirituality, Scripture, Catholic Church, and Religious Pluralism. Many of the books have become recognized religious classics and are now out of print. In addition, the library subscribes to five periodicals, including America, Commonweal, and The Tablet, a British weekly magazine. Located in Father Ray Hall, the library serves as a valuable resource for parishioners and ministries. Borrowing is based on a self-service honor system: books are signed out by the patron; returns must be made within a reasonable amount of time.
Contact: Michal Morsches - 703-256-2726, [email protected]
Theology on Tap
Join fellow parishioners on the second Monday of each month for a lively and interesting discussion of topics related to our faith in a relaxed setting in the back room at the Lost Dog Café (2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington). Free underground parking is available off Walter Reed Dr., (use
steps or elevator to exit to Walter Reed Dr., and then walk to Columbia Pike).
Contact: Chuck Moran - [email protected]
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Our Lady Queen of Peace
2700 South 19th Street Arlington, Virginia, 22204, USA 703-979-5580 Office 703-979-5590 Fax [email protected] Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed on federal holidays) Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 1 pm (Spanish), 6 pm (young adult) |
