These ministries are devoted to educating the youth and adults of our 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 through our BEGINNINGS PROGRAM for those who may be “coming back” after an absence. Taught by volunteer catechists, classes of 10-12 students form a community, share faith, assist in Sacramental preparation and witness to continuing Catholic Christian format as a life-long process. The Religious Education Program’s goal is 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 they may be called to volunteer to teach.
 

 
 
THE CHILREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD is for children, 5 years of age and older. Each Sunday at the 9:45 a.m. Mass during the Liturgy of the Word, the children are invited to hear the Word of God proclaimed and then discussed at their own 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. Children are invited to come forward as often as they can, and new members who are able to assist or lead once or twice a month are welcome.
 

Contact the Our Lady of the Lake Religious Education Office at
(978) 342-2978, Option 4, or ReligiousEducation@ourladylake.org.