- Prep -
parish Religious
education program
Our Parish Religious Education Program
OLG PREP aims to educate children in the tradition of the Catholic Church in the truest and fullest sense by giving them the necessary tools of learning and by fostering wonder and love for all that is genuinely to read well, speak well, and think well and ultimately because truth and beauty are good in themselves and desirable for their own sake.
We seek to incorporate our students into the wisdom of two thousand years of Catholic thought, history, culture and arts so that they might understand themselves and their world in the light of the truth and acquire the character to live happy and integrated lives in the service of God and others. Education in this deep and comprehensive sense extends beyond the classroom and is more than just the acquisition of skills. It encompasses the whole of one’s life. For this reason, OLG PREP seeks to involve families more deeply in the life of the parish and in the education of their children.
Confirmation Camp -
for Incoming 8th Grade PREP Students
When:
June 26 to 30, 2023
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Parish Life Center.
This is a new option for Confirmation preparation. Choose between traditional weekly PREP or the one-week program.
PLEASE NOTE: For satisfactory completion of Confirmation requirements, students must attend all five days of class and participate in parish events throughout the year, including Confirmation practice and retreat. Family Catechesis will not be available for 8th grade for the 2023/2024 school year.
Required for participation in the week-long camp is to sign and return the agreement. Please click the "agreement" link.
Payment can be made through the following link. To secure a spot in the camp, we kindly request payment at the time of registration. We look forward to offering this new religious education opportunity!
Registration
New families must be registered in our parish prior to enrolling in PREP. To learn how to register with Our Lady of Guadalupe, please check out our
JOIN US page.
Volunteers/Teachers
If you are interested in volunteering in our PREP program, you can sign up to be:
-
Catechist (lead teacher)
-
Assistant Catechist
-
Hall Monitor
To learn more about becoming a catechist or assistant, please contact Joanna Huckel.
PREP Enrichment Series for
Students with Learning Challenges
Contact:
Kathy Ross, Director of Religious Education
Saint Martin of Tours New Hope
Sacramental Dates -
First Reconciliation (2nd Grade)
-
Saturday, February 18, 2023
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - OLG Church
First Communion Retreat (Required for Students)
-
Saturday, March 25, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
First Holy Communion Practice (2nd Grade)
-
Friday, April 28, 2023 - Communion on 4/30/23
6:15 to 8:00 p.m.
-
Friday, May 05, 2023 - Communion on 5/7/23
6:15 to 8:00 p.m.
Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
-
Sunday, April 30, 2023
11:00 a.m. Mass
-
Sunday, May 07, 2023
11:00 a.m. Mass
Confirmation Retreat and Rehearsal (8th Grade)
(Required for Students, sponsors are also required to attend rehearsal)
-
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Retreat: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Parish Life Center
-
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Rehearsal: 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
OLG Church
Confirmation
-
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
5:00 p.m. - TIME TENTATIVE
The PREP calendar is also merged into the main
Please refer to the Sunday bulletin and Parish Calendar for all current dates.
Helpful Links -
PREP Forms and Letters:
2022 - 2023 PREP Manual Registration Form
2022 - 2023 PREP Online Registration
2022 - 2023 Bilingual Manual Registration Form
School Closing Information:
NBC – Channel 10
KYW – 1060 AM Radio
Our school closing number is 1165.
PREP Assistant: Joanna Huckel
