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PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
Welcome to Our Lady of Sorrows’ PREP! We look forward to working with our families to be active participants in their child’s faith journey.
Our classes are taught by volunteer catechists and aides under the direction of the Coordinator, Sister Angela Moloney, and in keeping with the mandate and learning outcomes of the Office of Catechetics (Archdiocese of Vancouver). Our catechists are encouraged to continue their own faith journey through prayers and attendance at various workshops and retreats throughout the year.
CLASSES
Our classes are offered for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7.
PREP Catechism Classes for the the school year starts Monday September 18th 6:30pm.
EXPECTATIONS
PREP is a comprehensive program of faith formation. Each PREP year builds on the previous year. Each and every grade is important. Students who miss a year of PREP will be evaluated and may need to repeat the missed year. Students who enroll in the program are expected to fully participate at all grade levels.
It is also important to your child’s faith formation to:
- Faithfully attend ALL PREP classes
- Faithfully attend Sunday mass
- Faithfully continue their learning of the catechism and prayers in their home where your child’s relationship with Christ can grow and flourish
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
First Holy Communion and Confirmation are two very important milestones in your child’s faith formation. Preparation is a two (2) year process of PREP instruction. If your child is entering grades 1 or 6 this year please make sure they register in the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) to avoid any delays in receiving their sacraments.