OLS Religious Education

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Helping our
children
grow in
their faith


Religious Education Office
920 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, N.Y. 10605

Office Hours
Mondays & Thursday:
10am to 3pm,
Tuesdays & Friday
12pm to 3pm

Contact Information
Phone:  914-949-3896
E-mail: olsreled@optonline.net
Sunday's only from September through May: 914-761-5257

The Religious Education Program of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish is dedicated to teaching the faith of the Roman Catholic Church to our youth with excellent volunteer catechists from our parish family.

Recognizing the extreme challenges that the world presents to our youth today, we strive to bring a real experience of faith, hope and love to our children and their families.

Our program teaches
K through 8th grade.

Coordinator
Mrs. Jen DeMilio

Calendar 2016-2017
Program Requirements
  • Families must be registered, participating members of our parish family.
  • Sunday Mass attendance is a requirement for all Catholics, therefore we strongly encourage families of children in our program to participate weekly at our Eucharistic celebrations.
  • Children must attend all scheduled classes. A parent note is required for absences.
  • All parents are required to attend the various Family Catechesis classes throughout the year.
  • Tuition and fees do apply - please contact the Religious Ed. Office for complete information.
  • Registration forms for our parish and the Religious Education Program may be found at the rectory office.

The Sacraments of the Catholic Church

Through Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation the foundation of Christian life is established. These sacraments give us the grace of Christ Our Lord to live in His likeness and to fulfill His teachings through our Catholic faith. In Baptism a person is given new life in Christ, strengthened in Confirmation, renewed in Reconciliation and nourished by the Eucharist. These sacraments help us advance toward perfection of charity and reach our ultimate goal -- eternal life with God the Father.

Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion are the center of a catholic's life. The reception of these sacraments is a sacred event. We therefore recognize the serious responsibility of preparing children for these great sacraments.
  • Proper preparation includes classroom lessons as well as home instruction, which is best taught by way of words and example.
  • Children must be baptized. A certificate is required for registration.
  • Children must have 2 years of instruction prior to reception of Holy Communion.
  • Children must attend all classes. A parent note is required for excused absences.
  • Attendance at all parent meetings and rehearsals is required.
  • Special sacramental fees do apply; contact the Religious Education Office for details.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacrament which completes a catholic's formal educational and sacramental initiation into the Catholic Church. Therefore, since Confirmation takes place during 8th grade at Our Lady of Sorrows, we strongly encourage all students to complete their religious studies beginning in Kindergarten and going all the way through to the 8th grade.
  • Proper preparation includes classroom lessons as well as home instruction, which is best taught by way of words and example.
  • Children must have recieved the sacraments of Baptism, and Holy Communion. Certificates of Baptism/Communion are required for registration.
  • Children should fulfill all years of religious instructions.
  • Children must attend all classes. A parent note is required for excused absences.
  • Attendance at all parent meetings and rehearsals is required.
  • Special sacramental fees do apply; contact the Religious Education Office for details.