Elementary Religious Education

Registration for ERE is now open! We will be in the Gathering Space for the next several weekends, ready to answer any questions you may have. 

Register for Elementary Religious Education 2021-2022

Every adult (18+ years of age) who works with minors at Our Lady of Grace, even one time, must complete an online safe conduct training organized by our Diocese. Please click the link below to create a login and begin responsibly interacting with our young people:

Safe & Sacred Training Program

Covid Plans and Procedures 2021-2022

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is happy to offer a strong religious education program  for students Pre-K -5th grade.  The students are supported by dedicated catechists that will guide them through a spiral Catholic curriculum.  The students will begin to learn about how God made them, how God made the world, and the importance of sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.  Further fundamental themes include what we believe, the ten commandments and the structure of the liturgy of the Mass.  Catholic social teachings are woven into each chapter to encourage active participation in the faith.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church: Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer are also key topics for our Catholic children.  

You will find us ready to share the faith each Sunday morning throughout the school year from 10:10-11:20 am.  We look forward to working with each family as they are the first teachers of the faith.  The staff and volunteers at Our Lady of Grace are ready and able to share their stories, guide the students to encounter Christ, and to engage them in a rich and deep faith that Catholicism brings to our lives. 
 

ERE meets Sundays from 10:10-11:20am in the OLG School Classrooms.

The first day class for ERE this year will be August 29th. Students will attend their first day of class while Parents attend a mandatory Orientation Session with Fr. Clayton and Mrs. Thompson. 

The full year calendar for ERE and an additional calendar with special events for those preparing to receive first Sacraments this year will be found below. The Sacramental Prep Calendar also includes dates pertinent to those receiving first Sacraments through OLGCS this year. 

Many people of all different ages serve as catechists for Elementary Religious Education. You don't have to be an "expert" or "angel" for this role: you just need a love of God and eagerness to share your faith. If you are a high school student, young adult, parent, grandparent, or anywhere in between, and would like to serve our youngest disciples, please contact Kim Thompson at ext. 240!

ERE communicates with Flocknote, so sign up for our list at the OLG Flocknote page! If you're involved with ERE at all, you should join this list.