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LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION
AT OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And
behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. (Mt 28: 1 -20).
Faith is a gift
destined to grow in the hearts of the believers. (CT 20). Adhering to Jesus
Christ, in fact, sets in motion a process of conversion, which lasts for the
whole of life. (RM 46b).
Faith formation
at Our Lady of Good Counsel offers an apprenticeship to the Catholic Christian
life from early childhood through the senior years of adulthood. All
generations learn to live their faith in the home, the workplace, and in the
community.
Director: Loyes
Spayd, 703-XXX-XXXX x-XXX, dre@olgcva.org
Coordinator: Eileen Fore, 703-XXX-XXXX x-XXX, XXXXXX@olgcva.org
Secretary: Sue Colyer, 703-XXX-XXXX
x-XXX, dresecretary@olgcva.org
The RCIA is a process that prepares adults and children of catechetical age (8-18 years of age) for Baptism, conversion from another faith, or completion of their initiation in the Catholic faith. Click here for more information.
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OLGC offers catechesis in
preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Penance and First Eucharist,
and Confirmation. Click here for more information.
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Pope John Paul II and many of the Church's catechetical documents state that adult catechesis is the most important catechesis the Church does because adults witness and model the faith and form the youth and the children. OLGC offers Scripture study groups, a Lenten Adult Education Series, presentations of various topics throughout the year, and Chapel Talks on Sundays. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, please contact the Director of Religious Education.
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For information regarding Scripture study groups at OLGC, please contact the Director of Religious Education.
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Our Catholics Coming Home program invites non-practicing Catholics to reconnect with their faith in a welcoming and pressure-free atmosphere. Stop by the Parish Center (the small building to the right of OLGC School) any _________ night from _______ to _____ pm or contact the Director of Religious Education.
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OLGC encourages catechists to obtain
certification through the Diocese of Arlington. Financial support is available
to help cover the cost of training. For more information, please contact the Director of Religious Education.
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Our CCF program provides religious education, including sacrament preparation, for children in preschool through junior high. Click here for more information.
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OLGC offers Vacation Bible School (VBS) for rising Kindergarteners through 3rd graders, usually during the last full week of June (generally the first week of summer vacation for Fairfax County Schools). Students have a wonderful time learning about their faith through art, music, drama, bible stories and games. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, please contact the VBS Coordinator, Regina Allegra, at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
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For
children who are unable to attend scheduled programs at the parish, we offer homeschooling
religious education under the supervision of the coordinator or director of the
program. For more information, please contact the Director of Religious
Education.
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As much as possible, we try to include or mainstream children with special learning needs into the program. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your child's needs -- please contact the Director or Coordinator of Religious Education.
OLGC has an award winning parish
elementary school with approximately 450 students in Kindergarten through grade
8. The school's goal is to provide rich religious training and solid academic
education rooted in Catholic Christian values. The school is fully accredited
by the Virginia Catholic Education Association and is a US Department of
Education "No Child Left Behind" Blue Ribbon School. Click here to visit OLGC's
Elementary School website.
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Students
in grades 9-12 meet on Sunday evenings. Click here for topics, times, and
registration info and/or contact our Youth Minister, Christy Bishop, at
703-896-7409.
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