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Religious Education...a lifetime of learning.

Mary Catherine Haines is the director of our Religious Education department where we have a many-faceted, ever-growing and constantly evolving program to help people of all ages grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. As Father Arek taught us, "It's all about Jesus!"

The Religious Education Office is closed on Saturdays and Mondays.
Phone: 410-867-1941 - Fax: 410-867-8276 - MCHaines@olos.us

Religious Education Classes Registration (for all classes)
You do not have to pay tuition at time of registration!!! There is no late fee for late payment. We encourage early registration because it is very costly to order additional supplies in the fall. Tuition should not be a hardship; speak to Fr. Mark or Mary Catherine for more information.

Our conventional classroom instruction for grades Pre-K through 8 is offered on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:30 and most families attend the 9:00 Mass before class. For middle school students there is also a summer option.

9th grade and Confirmation classes meet on select Sunday evenings, about twice a month, starting with Mass at 5:30pm. [top]
Sacrament Preparation Classes

Students preparing for First Holy Communion (usually in the second grade) and Confirmation (typically in the tenth grade) must receive conventional, or formal, religious education training for at least the one year preceding the Sacrament Preparation class. First Communion web page

Confirmation preparation begins early in the year with the "Summer of Discernment" designed to help students decide whether or not they are ready to make the commitment necessary to complete the preparation and be confirmed. Confirmation students are also required to have had formal religious education training for the year before the confirmation process begins. Confirmation web page [top]

Bible Study

Bible studies on a variety of topics are offered to all who are interested at just about any time on any day. We can meet on weeknights, weekdays or Sunday mornings. Suggestions for new study programs are always welcome. Email Mary Catherine Haines or call her at 410-867-1941 for more information. [top]

Mommy & Me Printable Flyer

This program allows parents and care-givers of pre-schoolers to meet together in the hall once a week for the adults to interact and the children to play together. The activities for this group are self-generated by the needs of the group. In the past it has included book discussions, guest speakers, story tellers for the children, bible study and prayer activities. Mommy and Me is open to all members of the community. meeting times are posted on the News & Events page There is no charge and no pre-registration. Drop in any time. For more information call or email: Mary Catherine Haines 410-867-1941 - MCHaines@olos.us [top]

RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults)

Ann Devine is the coordinator of our RCIA team. Classes for those interested in learning about the Catholic faith are held every Monday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. from September until Easter. These informal classes present a systematic approach to Catholicism based on The Catechism and are for anyone wanting to discover if God is calling him/her to be Catholic, or for someone who has been away from The Church who wants an update. There is no charge for these classes. Ann Devine, Sandy Herndon, Casey Brennan and Fr Mark teach, while Jean Lyles is our records keeper.

Call or email Ann Devine 301-261-9347 - Anndeliasd@aol.com for more information, or you can register by calling the Rectory, 410-867-2059. [top]

Vacation Bible School August 2-6, 2010

Coordinator: Annette Nash - beachgrl64@hotmail.com

Vacation Bible School at OLOS is a joyful way for a Christian community to experience fellowship through God's word in bible readings, crafts, games, dance, song, prayer and fun snacks too! It will create lasting memories for the children, as well as all the volunteers who donate their time and talents.

It is not necessary that children be members of our parish to attend. Older children are very welcome as helpers. Cousins, guests, friends and neighbors are all welcome! There is no charge for this wonderful program - free will offerings are gratefully accepted.

Jesus said, "I came that they may have life and might have it abundantly". John 10:10 Won't you come join us at Vacation Bible School Week and witness what He meant?

If you would like to be involved please contact Annette Nash.