Our Lady of the Lake

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	These ministries are devoted to educating the youth of the parish and nurturing the development of their Catholic Christian faith.
	RELIGIOUS EDUCATION provides formal religious education classes for children in Kindergarten through Grade 11, throughout the school year. Some un-graded classes are held for children with special needs or who may be coming back. Taught by volunteer catechists, the classes of 10-12 students form community, share faith, assist in sacramental preparation, and witness to continuing Catholic Christian formation as a lifelong process. The religious education program is meant to support parents in their most important role as the primary religious educators of their children and to support and form those who come forward for catechetical ministry. Feedback is welcomed and dialogue is encouraged with students, parents, catechists, those who have been away and those who feel that they may be called to volunteer to teach. The religious education program is meant to support the parents in their most important role as the primary religious educators of their children.

	The CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD is for children, 5 years of age and older. Each Sunday at the 9:45AM liturgy, during the Liturgy of the Word, children are invited to hear the Word of God proclaimed and then discussed on their level, so that they may reflect upon how the gospel of the day relates to their daily lives. A leader, who prepares in advance, and an assistant, who helps direct the children, facilitate each gathering in the rectory hall. Children are invited to come forward as often as they can, and new team members who are able to assist or lead once or twice a month are welcome.

	Our Lady of the Lake 1400 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453 Phone: 978.342.2978 Fax: 978.342.8738 Email: ourladylake@comcast.net