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Welcome, Stephany Morales...
Help us welcome Stephany Morales as the new Director
of Children's Ministry. Stephany is a long-time parishioner at OLV. She was a student through the family ministry program and then assisted with the youth ministry program before heading out to college. She is returning to the community with experience in a variety of children's education disciplines. She will be directing our PreK through 5th grade religious education and First Communion prep. -
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Parents' Most Requested Items
Parent Contract
Contrato de Padres
Sponsor Form
Contrato de Padrino/Madrina
Circle of Grace
Circulo de Gracia
Service Hour Log
Horas de Servicio
English Required Prayers
Mis Oraciones Diarias
First Communion Dates
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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.
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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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Our 2020/21 Family Ministry (religious education) Program will begin in September. Due to COVID-19 concerns, this coming year school year will be much different than it has been in the past. Registration for Sacramental prep is now closed. -
FIRST COMMUNION - SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
Sacramental Preparation is a one-year program for 2020-21. Children must be in the 2nd grade or higher to be eligible to be in the program.
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. -
Family Ministry Information
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Religious Education Payment OptionYou 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.
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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.