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SEW & Background Check Policy Changes AnnouncedIt has been brought to our attention that Bishop Peter requests volunteers and staff, who work with or around children, to attend a Safe Environment Workshop and submit a background check. If you attended a class in person, you can renew online at CMG Connect.
SEW is required for anyone involved in any capacity with the children and youth programs of any Catholic parish. Contact the Parish office to register or for class details.
Learn about Promise to Protect / Pledge to Heal.
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Flocknote Signup
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Parents' Most Requested Items
Service Hour Log
Horas de Servicio
English Required Prayers
Mis Oraciones Diarias
First Communion Dates
Fechas de Primera Comunión
Sponsor Form
Contrato de Padrino/Madrina
Circle of Grace
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ALTAR SERVERSWe have an on-line scheduling tool available for existing altar servers.Altar Servers are a group of
individuals who generously commit themselves to help in the celebration of the Mass.
A student must meet the following requirements to become an Altar Server:- Be in the 4th grade or older
- Baptized
- Have received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist
- Participate in Religious Education programs (or be enrolled in a Catholic school)
- Involved in Our Lady of the Valley activities.
- Altar Servers assist the priest in a quiet and unobtrusive manner. They are always reverent and set an example to the entire assembly.
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1st Reconciliation must be completed by 5/9
If your child/teen is preparing for First Communion and they still need to make their 1st Reconciliation, please pick up one of the First Reconciliation sheets for the priest to sign. They are in the Narthex. The child will need to take the paper and a pen/pencil to Father at the time of their reconciliation. Then return the signed paper to the office or put in the mail slot on the inside office door (in hallway on West side of Narthex) no later than Monday, May 11th. Please be certain the child's name and date of Reconciliation are on the form.
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Our 2019/20 Family Ministry (religious education) Program began September 15!
Registration for 1st Communion and Confirmation is now closed.
If you are new to Our Lady of the Valley, you can download the registration form, medical waiver, and Circle of Grace. Fill them out for the 2019/20 program and bring to Our Lady of the Valley Parish office during the week or after Mass.
All children ages Pre-K thru 5th grade are encouraged to join our Family Ministry program continuing education and may join any time throughout the year. Registration for First Communion begins in August for the 2019/20 school year.
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Family Ministry Information
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FIRST COMMUNION - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
Sacramental Preparation is a one-year program for 2019-20. Registration begins every August for the new Religious Education year (which runs September through May). The child must attend Sacramental Preparation. Children in the 2nd grade are eligible to be in the program. Below are documents to help parents prepare their children for First Communion and understand the commitments required to receive this Sacrament.
First Communion Dates & Details - English
Primera Comunión - las hechas y información - español
Service Hours Track Sheet
Horas de Servicio
Being a Godparent is more than a cultural or symbolic role played out on the day of Baptism. You can click to review this video on FORMED. Lucas Pollice answers some practical questions and myths -
Religious Education Payment Option
You can use the form below to pay for this year's religious education program. This is for payment purposes only, not on-line class registration. If your child attended our program last year, we have a form already filled out with their information. Stop in the office during the week or by the Narthex after Mass to pick up their registration form. -
Come to Mass as a family
11 Things Parents Gain by Bringing Children to Mass.
When your children go to class, stay in Church and participate in our new Family Ministry program.
