“Being Christian is not first of all a doctrine or a moral ideal; it is a living relationship with Him, with the Risen Lord: we look at Him, we touch Him,
we are nourished by Him and, transformed by His Love, we look at, touch and nourish others as brothers and sisters. May the Virgin Mary help us to live this experience of grace.”
Pope Francis
we are nourished by Him and, transformed by His Love, we look at, touch and nourish others as brothers and sisters. May the Virgin Mary help us to live this experience of grace.”
Pope Francis
Pass On the Good News!
What good news? – The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith!
Children in grades 1-10 are signing up now to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. There are openings for Catechists in grades 1-5 on Monday evenings. We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes will begin September 20. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, “I learn so much from the children!”
Why should you become a Catechist:
Not sure if you have anything to share because you are just a regular person:
Teaching religion is not just about passing on facts for memorization. In addition to helping the children learn about God, the catechist helps young people to get to know Jesus Christ through His Church and foster in them a relationship with Jesus. If you are reading this, you probably have a relationship with Our Lord already. And your good relationship happened as part of a process, not all of a sudden. You can share some of how you got to where you are with God now and the struggle it sometimes is to stay that way.
If interested or for more information, contact Lynn at 824-8209 or Llipczynski@olshop.org.
What good news? – The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith!
Children in grades 1-10 are signing up now to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. There are openings for Catechists in grades 1-5 on Monday evenings. We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes will begin September 20. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, “I learn so much from the children!”
Why should you become a Catechist:
- You will grow in your own faith, learning the teachings of the Church and deepen your own relationship with Jesus.
- Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry.
- Children, teens and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus and need to encounter good role models of faith.
- Today’s textbooks/resources offer outstanding background and support.
- You will be evangelizing. It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all nations!”
Not sure if you have anything to share because you are just a regular person:
Teaching religion is not just about passing on facts for memorization. In addition to helping the children learn about God, the catechist helps young people to get to know Jesus Christ through His Church and foster in them a relationship with Jesus. If you are reading this, you probably have a relationship with Our Lord already. And your good relationship happened as part of a process, not all of a sudden. You can share some of how you got to where you are with God now and the struggle it sometimes is to stay that way.
If interested or for more information, contact Lynn at 824-8209 or Llipczynski@olshop.org.
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 |
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 |
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