“Dear brothers and sisters, often we keep our distance from God because we think we are not worthy of him for other reasons… If your heart seems too contaminated by evil, if it seems disordered, please, do not close yourself up, do not be afraid: he will come.
Think of the stable in Bethlehem. Jesus was born there, in that poverty, to tell us that he is certainly not afraid of visiting your heart, of dwelling in a shabby life… And this is what God wants: he wants to dwell with us, he wants to dwell in us, not to remain distant.”
Pope Francis
Think of the stable in Bethlehem. Jesus was born there, in that poverty, to tell us that he is certainly not afraid of visiting your heart, of dwelling in a shabby life… And this is what God wants: he wants to dwell with us, he wants to dwell in us, not to remain distant.”
Pope Francis
CALENDAR REMINDERS:
Martin Luther King Holiday: No class Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18.
Classes resume Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25.
Holy God, as we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s struggle for equality, justice, and dignity for African Americans that inspired so many other reform movements that seek to highlight the plight of the oppressed in society. We pray that all of those in civil and religious authority be reminded that we all have been created in your image, and that there is an intrinsic dignity in each of us that calls for uplifting every man and woman, young and old. We pray that your Holy Spirit remind us all that you show no partiality with regards to nationality, race, ethnicity, or gender, and to do so is to go against your great commandment of love toward one another. We pray that the church will not be complicit of injustice by being silent, but that it can rise up with a prophetic voice that speaks truth to power and advances the values of your Kingdom.
We pray these things in the name of our blessed redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Martin Luther King Holiday: No class Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18.
Classes resume Monday, January 24 and Tuesday, January 25.
Holy God, as we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s struggle for equality, justice, and dignity for African Americans that inspired so many other reform movements that seek to highlight the plight of the oppressed in society. We pray that all of those in civil and religious authority be reminded that we all have been created in your image, and that there is an intrinsic dignity in each of us that calls for uplifting every man and woman, young and old. We pray that your Holy Spirit remind us all that you show no partiality with regards to nationality, race, ethnicity, or gender, and to do so is to go against your great commandment of love toward one another. We pray that the church will not be complicit of injustice by being silent, but that it can rise up with a prophetic voice that speaks truth to power and advances the values of your Kingdom.
We pray these things in the name of our blessed redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.
FIRST RECONCILIATION FAMILY DAY: This is a change in our original schedule. It will only take place on Monday, January 31 at 6:45 p.m. Families who attend Sunday or Tuesday classes, please come on Monday, January 31 for this Reconciliation preparation.
Our Lady Sacred Heart offers three days for faith formation classes and two styles to accommodate your family. Our office is in the Parish Center.
Our Sunday classes are family based and meet monthly. Children and parents (for grades 1-5) meet together, as well as, in grade level groups to explore faith topics at their own levels.
We also offer traditional class on Monday and Tuesday evenings, meeting once a week.
New families should be registered in our Parish to attend faith formation classes. To do so, contact the parish office at 824-2935. When transferring from another parish, please have your religious education records sent to our office, as well as a copy of your child's Baptism certificate. (also, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist dates, if applicable)
Our Faith Formation cost is: $60 for one student; $120 for two students; $150 for 3 or more students in one family
Late Registration: -After September 3: $70 for one student; $140 for two students; $180 for 3 or more students in one family. Make checks made payable to: OLSH Rel Ed / Address: OLSH Rel Ed, 3148 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park NY 14127 o use the VANCO button below.
Our Sunday classes are family based and meet monthly. Children and parents (for grades 1-5) meet together, as well as, in grade level groups to explore faith topics at their own levels.
We also offer traditional class on Monday and Tuesday evenings, meeting once a week.
New families should be registered in our Parish to attend faith formation classes. To do so, contact the parish office at 824-2935. When transferring from another parish, please have your religious education records sent to our office, as well as a copy of your child's Baptism certificate. (also, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist dates, if applicable)
Our Faith Formation cost is: $60 for one student; $120 for two students; $150 for 3 or more students in one family
Late Registration: -After September 3: $70 for one student; $140 for two students; $180 for 3 or more students in one family. Make checks made payable to: OLSH Rel Ed / Address: OLSH Rel Ed, 3148 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park NY 14127 o use the VANCO button below.
Students in grades 6-10 complete a minimum 5 hours of Christian service each year. This may be done within the Parish or in the community and can be done at one time or split among different service opportunities. As service is completed, please fill out the report below and return to the Faith Formation office:
You can now Pay Your Faith Formation ONLINE! Click VANCO button to start!
- Faith Formation Tuition
- Sacramental Fees
- Vacation Bible School
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Watch our Liturgical Gesture video to the left.
Girls grades 6 and up may join this group to learn this beautiful and moving form of prayer. This may be used as your Christian service requirement. For more information, contact Mrs. Lipczynski at Llipczynski@olshop.org or 824-8209. |
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Faith Formation 3148 Abbott Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 824-8209 Our Faith Formation office hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday & Tuesday evening: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (when classes are in session) |
Director of Faith Formation: Lynn Lipczynski Llipczynski@olshop.org
Secretary: Carrie Filipski; cfilipski@olshop.org Youth Minister/ Service Coordinator: Sarah Leahy sleahy@olshop.org |