Faith Formation Overview

Pope Francis reminds us that, “Living the Christian life…is a lifelong commitment to getting to know Jesus through prayer and studying His word.”  Our goal in Faith Formation is to lay a strong foundation to prepare and inspire our youth for this lifelong journey. 
 
There are several parts of our Faith Formation program:
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• We provide a Children’s Liturgy of the Word at our 11:15 mass so our youngest students (ages 4-8) can begin to hear and discuss God’s Word.
• Starting in 1st grade, students enter seven-years of Foundations Classes taking them from First Communion  through Confirmation. 
• We believe strongly that parents are a child’s first and best teachers. Thus, we also help parents lead Family Circles, so they can conduct weekly lessons with their children as well.  
• Students may then participate in Youth Ministry (7th-12th grade) to continue to grow spiritually and share  fellowship with peers. 

For more information on the different aspects of our Faith Formation Program, please see the links below: 
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Children's Liturgy
​of the Word

FOUNDATION Classes
FAMILY CIRCLES

Sacramental
​Preparation

YoutH
​MInistry

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​Registration for 2023-24 Foundation Classes is open through 8/17/23  

Go Here to Register

​Please contact us with any questions. 
Cecilia Lopez Oetgen clopez@olqpva.org 
Faith Formation Director
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