The Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) of Our Lady of Grace Parish commits to leading the children of the parish to a relationship with God in the Catholic Tradition. Following the example of Jesus, the members of the PREP community will grow in the knowledge of the Catholic faith, become devout in the practice of that faith, and reach out to the community by sharing their Christian values.
The Faith Formation Office Staff can be contacted by phone or email.
215-757-5530
Chris Flack: dre@olg1.org
One Child: $240.00
Two Children: $290.00
Three or More Children: $340.00
There may be additional fees when your child is receiving a Sacrament which will be paid separate from the PREP registration fee.
For information on each of the individual Sacraments the children will receive please go directly to the Sacrament page. Links are provided below for your convenience
First Reconciliation (usually received during 2nd Level PREP year)
First Communion (usually received in 3rd Level PREP year)
Confirmation (usually received in Fall of 8th Level PREP year)
PREP classes will be offered in person at the following times:
Supplemental classes are offered between sessions for those children who need extra instruction to prepare to make sacraments.
Summer PREP
This is a one week intensive program meant to not only teach the faith but help pass on a strong Catholic identity through daily Mass, experience of prayer, studying the Saints and more. Participation in 5 family PREP Sundays will assist parents in bringing their faith into their home while giving the kids a refresher on what they learned in the summer. It also gives families a chance to share faith with each other.
Requirements:
Family PREP
This program centers around faith formation in the home, because families are considered the Domestic Church. Two monthly lessons are completed at home as a family after the parents first get an update on the topic on the Sunday PREP day. We equip parents with the tools to bring faith into their homes and teach their children about their faith, giving them the ability to have faith touch all aspects of their family's lives.
Requirements:
PREP is in need of volunteers for the 2021-22 PREP year. We are all called to use our gifts and talents in Christ’s service. Are you good with children, have teaching experience, or simply want to help out? Please prayerfully consider whether He is calling you to serve. We have opportunities to teach, or be an aide. In addition OLG PREP welcomes children of all abilities into the religious education setting. To meet the varied needs of each child, classroom catechists and aides familiar with disabilities are needed to assist and support both students and catechists in providing faith formation for all our young people.
If you are interested please call email Chris at dre@olg1.org or call the PREP office at 215-757-5530.
All those who volunteer are required to have a state police and child abuse history background check completed and attend a safe environment training classes.
Open to ages 8 and up!
OLG Parish Children's/Youth Praise choir will be starting up in the Fall. Please contact Cathy Galie, the Parish Music Director, for more information. galiec@olg1.org 215-752-7280.