1st-6th Grade

FAQ's

What is the Schedule Like?

1st-6th Grade meet twice a month on Wednesdays 6-7:15pm.

1st Wednesday - Students only.

3rd Wednesday - Family Catechesis (parents & students attend).

Start DATE: September 16th 

What is Family Catechesis?

We all know what the word family means even if it may look different due to different circumstances. This brings us to the second part of the term “Catechesis”. What does it mean? “Catechesis means to reecho what Christ has taught. Catechesis, therefore, is the handing on of Jesus’ teaching which was given to the apostles (the Deposit of Faith) and transmitted through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.” So in a sense Family Catechesis is doing catechesis in the context of the family. In this model we see the restoration of the role of parents as the primary catechists and the parish to its role as the support system of the parents to fulfill their role to their best.

Why Are We Doing It?

• Family Catechesis helps families learn how to pray and to discuss their faith together
• Help parents better understand their role as primary catechists
• Bring families together in order to share and deepen their Catholic faith
• Strengthen the relationship between the family and the Church
• Establish ongoing Catholic faith practices within the family life
• We have come to realize that the former approach devalued the role of the parent. We want to encourage parental engagement in the religious formation of their children, but we want to do so in a way that prepares parents well and gives them the tools they need.

Do Parents come?

YES, but only on the 3rd Wednesday Session for 1st-6th Graders. Besides the children, parents are the most important part of the whole program. Parents will have a session together in Nolan Hall while the children are in a lesson in the School. Then children will join the parents for a family activity.

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

What are the dates I need to know?

• First Reconciliation Retreat: (2026 Date TBD)
• First Reconciliation - The actual Sacrament: (2026 Date TBD)
• First Holy Communion Retreat: Spring 2027 (Date TBD)
• First Holy Communion Workshop: Spring 2027 (Date TBD)
• First Holy Communion (The actual Sacrament): May 3, 2026, 11am 

Do parents stay for the retreats or the workshops?

YES! We will have a parent track during these sessions.

Important Note:

Before entering into the sacramental year students must complete one full year of religious education. That means if a student begins in 2nd grade (not having done a year of PREP yet) they will make First Holy Communion the following academic year.

Confirmation (7th-8th Grade)

FAQ'S

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE LIKE?

7th-8th Grade meet weekly on Wednesdays 6-7:15pm.

Start Date: September 23rd 

When does a student start preaparing for confirmation?

Confirmation is a two year program. Year 1 is synonymous with 7th grade and Year 2 is synonymous with 8th grade. Two years of preparation are required for reception of the sacrament.

What dates outside of the normal schedule do I need to know?

• 7th & 8th grade retreat: Oct-Nov
• 8th Grade Confirmation Application: (Date TBD)
• 8th Grade Interviews: (Date TBD)
• 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat: November 1st, 2026
• Confirmation Practice: Wed before Sacrament (Date TBA)
• Confirmation (The actual Sacrament): Date TBA

Tuition & Sacramental Preparation

Our mission is to build up the body of Christ and we believe faith formation for our families is essential for accomplishing that mission. While the costs below do not cover the costs of the entire program they do make it possible for the parish to offer this necessary service.

• 1 Child= $120
• 2 Children= $220
• 3 or more Children = $320
• First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Preparation= $40
• Confirmation Preparation= $50

Ways to contribute

*See registration form for handles & links

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Cash
• Check

Baptismal Certificates for First Time Students

If this is your child’s first year in PREP at OLPH we will need a copy of the Baptismal Certificate. Even if your child was baptized at OLPH. The parish only has Baptismal records in the book. Families have the only and original copy or the actual certificate.

Policies & Procedures

2 Ways to Sign-Up Today:

Submit ONLINE

Form and Payment:

Online Sign-up Form & Payment

Submit PAPER 

with Check or Cash Here:

PREP Registration Form

You must download, print, and fill out PDF, then you can either scan and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail it in with tuition.