Welcome to the Faith Formation Page!!/ Bienvenidos a la página de Formación de la Fe!!

Here you can find the latest faith formation information as well as a description of all of our programs and links to their individual pages.  

Aquí podrá encontrar la información mas reciente de formación de la fe, así como una descripción de todos nuestros programas y enlaces a sus páginas individuales. 

OLG School/ Escuela de NSDG

2019 -2020 School year Orientation - 

First day of School - 

Start of the Year Parent Meetings!!!/ Reuniones para el Comienzo del Año para padres!!!

We have announced our parent meetings for the beginning of the year.  It is very important that you attend this first parent meeting as you will be getting the calendar for the year and all of the information regarding the program.  The following dates are when the parent meetings are scheduled for each program.

Hemos anunciado nuestras reuniones de padres de familia para el comienzo del año. Es muy importante que asista a esta primera reunión de padres de familia a medida que va a recibir el calendario para el año y toda la información relacionada con el programa. Las siguientes fechas son cuando están programadas las reuniones de padres para cada programa .

Sunday Preschool - 

1st Year Parent Meeting (Grades 1-8) - Wednesday, August 21, 6:00pm in English and 7:15pm in Spanish in the Coleman Center

Communion Parent Meeting (Grades 2-8) - Tuesday, August 20, 6:00pm in English and 7:15pm in Spanish in the Coleman Center

Edge Parent Meeting (Grades 6-8) - Tuesday, September 17, 6:00pm in the Coleman Center

Confirmation 1 (Grades 9-12) - Thursday, August 22, 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Coleman Center

Confirmation 2 (Grades 10-12) - Thursday, August 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Coleman Center

If you have any questions about these parents meetings please contact Stephanie Ruiz (Grades 1-5) or Ray Hernandez (Grades 6-12).

Domingo Preescolar - 

Estudiantes en el Primer Año de Comunión (grados 1-8) – miércoles, 21 de agosto en el Centro Coleman sesión en  Inglés a las 6:00pm; sesión en Español  a las 7:15pm

Estudiantes del Segundo Año de Comunión (grados 2-8) – martes, 20 de agosto en el Centro Coleman sesión en  Inglés a las 6:00pm; sesión en Español  a las 7:15pm

Edge (grados 6-8) – martes, 17 de septiembre en el Centro Coleman 6:00pm (los estudiantes deben estar presentes con sus padres)

Confirmación 1 (grados 9-12) – jueves, 22 de agosto en el Centro Coleman 7:00pm (los candidatos deben estar presentes también)

Confirmación 2 (grados 10-12) – jueves, 29 de agosto en el Centro Coleman 7:00pm (los candidatos deben estar presentes también)

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre estas reuniones de padres favor de comunicase con Stephanie Ruiz (grados 1-5) o Ray Hernandez (grados 6-12).

Do you hear “THE CALL” to giving 2-3 hours a week to share your Catholic faith and talent with these students?  As mandated by our local bishop, all volunteers must be fingerprinted and receive safe environment training prior to starting your ministry.

Please call the Parish office at 562-691-0533 for further information.

¿Ha escuchado “EL LLAMADO” a dar 2-3 horas por semana para compartir su fe Católica y Talentos con nuestros niños/jóvenes? Necesitamos voluntarios que hablen y entiendan bien ingles. De acuerdo con los reglamentos del obispo, todos los voluntarios deben tomarse sus huellas y recibir un entrenamiento de Medio Ambiente Seguro antes de empezar en su ministerio.

Por favor llamen a la Oficina Parroquial a 562-691-0533 para más información.

OLG Faith Formation Programs/ Programas de Formación de Fe en NSDG

Please click on the title of the program to go to that page./ Por favor, haga clic en el título del programa para ir a esa página.

Preschool (ages 3-5)/Preescolar (edades de 3-5)

Our preschool program is on Sundays from 9:30am-10:30am.  For more information, contact Stephanie Ruiz

First Communion (Grades 1-5)/ Primera Comunión (grados 1-5)

This is at least a two-year process that includes classroom instruction, Days of Reflection, Masses, and retreats. Classes meet on either Tuesday afternoons from 4:00pm-5:30pm or Tuesdays evenings from 6:00pm-7:30pm.  For more information, contact Stephanie Ruiz.

First Communion (Grades 6-8)

This is at least a two-year process that includes small group discussions, prayer experiences, classroom instruction, Days of Reflection, Masses, and retreats.  Classes meet on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30pm in the Coleman Center.  For more information, contact Ray Hernandez.

Post Communion (Grades 3-5)

Faith Formation does not end once the sacrament is received!! These classes are for those who received their communion and continue to come for classroom instruction, prayer experiences, and Masses.  Classes meet on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30pm.  For more information, contact Stephanie Ruiz.

Edge (Grades 6-8)

Edge is our Junior High Faith Formation Program.  It includes large group activities, small group discussions, prayer experiences, Masses, and retreats all in a non-classroom format.  Sessions meet on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:30pm in the Coleman Center.  For more information, contact Ray Hernandez.

Confirmation (Grades 9-12)

Confirmation is at least a two-year process and includes classroom sessions, large group sessions, prayer experiences, Masses, and retreats.  Sessions meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm.  For more information, contact Ray Hernandez

Life Teen (Grades 9-12)

Life Teen is our High School Faith Formation program that is for ALL High School students whether or not they participate in our Confirmation Program.  Life Teen includes Life Nights, which meet on Sundays after the 5:30pm Mass.  These evenings include large group games and activities, a talk on a particular topic, small group discussions, and prayer experiences.  We also have beach bonfires, bowling trips, movie nights, service opportunities, and Bible Studies throughout the year.  Life Teen also takes teens to various conferences throughout the year such as: Inspiration (Day at Magic Mountain ending with Mass and Adoration in the park), Youth Day (Day conference with speakers, Mass, music, and fun in February), OCYC (day conference with speakers, Mass, music and fun in April).  

R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Please contact Ray Hernandez. (English) or Gregorio Morales (Spanish) for more information.