”Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matt 19:13-15)

The Parish School of Religion (Sunday School) assists parents in handing-on the Catholic faith to their children. Volunteer catechists meet with children in a classroom setting and promote knowledge of our beliefs, full and active participation in the liturgy, moral formation, and prayer life.

The classes are for children in grades pre-k through 9 who do not attend a Catholic school during the week.
The program begins in September and concludes in May.
Classes meet weekly on Sunday morning from 10:10 to 11:20.

Parish School of Religion

Deacon Chris Thompson , Director chris.thompson@olachurch.org or 678-640-9069
Gretchen Heath, Administrative Assistant gheath@olachurch.org or (404) 261-7181 ext. 123

You and Your Children Are Always Welcome!

PSR Calendar 
“2010-2011 registration forms/ information coming soon”

2009/2010 PSR Handbook - ENGLISH
2009/2010 PSR Handbook - SPANISH (Coming Soon)

NOTES FOR THE NEW PSR YEAR:

• Please join us for Mass at 9:00 am on August 30th to welcome everyone back to the Parish School of Religion.  Following Mass is a MANDATORY parent meeting in Marist Hall. 
• Many of our lower grades are full and a waiting list has begun.  We are still seeking additional volunteers to help in the classrooms which would alleviate our current waiting list.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

OLA is offering a new Religious Formation for 3-6 year-old children with typical development and special needs:

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands on” space for children called an Atrium, in which they can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Christian faith as revealed in the Scriptures and the Liturgy. Originally developed in Rome by Sofia Cavelletti and Gianna Gobbi fifty years ago, the CGS continues to spread world-wide. To learn more about CGS visit the website at http://www.cgsusa.org/ .

Participants are selected on a first-come basis, so register ASAP. Please contact Sue Soha at specialsettings@earthlink.net or 770-458-6732 for further information.

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

Children who are baptized Catholic are typically prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion during their first and second grade years.  Children not enrolled in Catholic schools are required to complete both the first and second grades in the School of Religion to be eligible for First Reconciliation and First Communion. All students in second grade in public and private schools must attend the preparation classes specifically designed for Reconciliation and Communion. Please contact Gretchen Heath, Administrative Assistant gheath@olachurch.org or (404) 261-7181 ext. 123 for additional information

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Calendar 
First Eucharist Registration Form 

Confirmation Preparation Program

Students not enrolled in Catholic schools who desire to be confirmed by Archbishop Gregory must complete the ninth grade in the School of Religion. All students in tenth grade in public and private schools must attend the preparation classes specifically designed for Confirmation.

Please contact  Anne Stephens at 404-261-7181, ex 113 or astephens@olachurch.org
or Gretchen Heath at ext 123 or gheath@olachurch.org
for additional information or if you would like to minister to the children as a catechist.