O.L.S. Religious Education
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.
Religious Education Office
Our Lady of Sorrows Rectory
920 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, N.Y. 10605
Coordinator
Beth O'Keeffe Cleary
Contact Information
Phone: 914-949-3896
E-mail: olsreled@optonline.net
Religious Education Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is NOW CLOSED.
For inquiries contact Beth O'Keeffe Cleary at olsreled@optonline.net
Thank you for sending your child/children to the O.L.S. Parish Religious Education program. Students will learn the importance of our faith in the context of a community. We look forward to enriching classes that help our students grow closer to God and learn about the love of Jesus. Our goal is that your child/children will learn the important tenets of the Catholic religion and learn to love the genuine practice of our faith.
Children prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion in first and second grade, and receive these sacraments in second grade. Confirmation is also a two year program and students will receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. A full two years of preparation is necessary before receiving these sacraments.
We are looking forward to a great program that includes parent involvement, family catechesis and service opportunities.
Religious Education classes are offered on Sunday mornings during two different sessions:
Session 1: Sundays 8:30am – 9:50am
(drop off no earlier than 8:20am)
Session 2: Sundays 10:15 – 11:35am
(drop off no earlier than 10:05am)
To make the registration process easier, all forms should be submitted online and payment is made through our parish WeShare (electronic giving) link. If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Ed office at olsreled@optonline.net
Registration/Tuition Fees
$175 for one child;
$275 for 2 children
$375 for 3 children or more
Sacraments
In addition to the registration fee, a sacrament fee must also be paid per child
First Holy Communion: $150
Confirmation: $200
Payment is required at the time of registration through WeShare.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
To register your child/children for classes, all returning families and new families are asked to complete the following:
1. Fill out the Registration form and submit it online
2. Read the Parent Handbook on the link below and submit the form
indicating you have read it.
3. Pay tuition fee(s) and sacrament fee(s) if applicable via the WeShare link below. Payment is required at the time of registration.
4. If your child has an IEP for the upcoming school year, you must also submit the IEP form to the Religious Education Coordinator by emailing a copy to olsreled@optonline.net Please include your child’s name, grade and IEP form on the subject line of the email.
New families to Religious Education at O.L.S. must complete the following in addition to the above.
1. If you are not a registered member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, please email Christine at the parish office olscc@optonline.net who will assist you in joining O.L.S. You must be a registered member of this parish to enroll your child/children in our Religious Education program.
2. A copy of Baptismal certificate should be scanned and emailed for first graders and new students in other grades to olsreled@optonline.net Please include your child’s name, grade and Baptism certificate in the subject line.
Payment is required at the time of Registration through WeShare.
For inquiries contact Beth O'Keeffe Cleary at olsreled@optonline.net
Thank you for sending your child/children to the O.L.S. Parish Religious Education program. Students will learn the importance of our faith in the context of a community. We look forward to enriching classes that help our students grow closer to God and learn about the love of Jesus. Our goal is that your child/children will learn the important tenets of the Catholic religion and learn to love the genuine practice of our faith.
Children prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion in first and second grade, and receive these sacraments in second grade. Confirmation is also a two year program and students will receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. A full two years of preparation is necessary before receiving these sacraments.
We are looking forward to a great program that includes parent involvement, family catechesis and service opportunities.
Religious Education classes are offered on Sunday mornings during two different sessions:
Session 1: Sundays 8:30am – 9:50am
(drop off no earlier than 8:20am)
Session 2: Sundays 10:15 – 11:35am
(drop off no earlier than 10:05am)
To make the registration process easier, all forms should be submitted online and payment is made through our parish WeShare (electronic giving) link. If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Ed office at olsreled@optonline.net
Registration/Tuition Fees
$175 for one child;
$275 for 2 children
$375 for 3 children or more
Sacraments
In addition to the registration fee, a sacrament fee must also be paid per child
First Holy Communion: $150
Confirmation: $200
Payment is required at the time of registration through WeShare.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
To register your child/children for classes, all returning families and new families are asked to complete the following:
1. Fill out the Registration form and submit it online
2. Read the Parent Handbook on the link below and submit the form
indicating you have read it.
3. Pay tuition fee(s) and sacrament fee(s) if applicable via the WeShare link below. Payment is required at the time of registration.
4. If your child has an IEP for the upcoming school year, you must also submit the IEP form to the Religious Education Coordinator by emailing a copy to olsreled@optonline.net Please include your child’s name, grade and IEP form on the subject line of the email.
New families to Religious Education at O.L.S. must complete the following in addition to the above.
1. If you are not a registered member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, please email Christine at the parish office olscc@optonline.net who will assist you in joining O.L.S. You must be a registered member of this parish to enroll your child/children in our Religious Education program.
2. A copy of Baptismal certificate should be scanned and emailed for first graders and new students in other grades to olsreled@optonline.net Please include your child’s name, grade and Baptism certificate in the subject line.
Payment is required at the time of Registration through WeShare.