Our Lady of Peace [Education]

In our lives, we are continually trying to better ourselves. One of the ways in which we can better ourselves and enhance our Catholic values is through education. Our Lady of Peace offers several educational programs designed to prepare us for sacraments, enrich our lives and cope with day to day problems. Please take a look at some of the programs that we offer. If you are interested in participating in any of these programs, please contact the rectory.

For youth program information, click here.

-Sacraments
-RCIA
-Additional Enrichment
-Education Committee

Marriage Preparation

Arrangements for the celebration of marriages at Our Lady of Peace are to be made at least six months before the wedding takes place. A day of marriage preparation entitled "Love for Life" is held at St. Joseph’s Hospital. This "Love for Life" program is presented three times a year, usually twice early in the year and once in the fall. Registration forms for this program can be picked up at the parish office. Also, a number of meetings with the pastor are required. It is up the to engaged couples to make arrangements for these meetings. The parish office phone number is 384-9414.

Baptismal Preparation

A class for parents seeking baptism for a child is given approximately every two months by the pastor. This gives the pastor an opportunity to get to know the parents a little better. Also, it is a time to review the parental obligations that accompany the presentation of a child for baptism. Finally, a biblical background to the sacrament is presented, and the class attempts to apply this background to everyday life. The dates of the class are announced in the parish bulletin.

Adult Enrichment

Many parishioners seek an in-depth study of Scripture or some other topic related to spiritual growth. Therefore, every year during Lent and the month of October we hold a religious education course for adults.

We also have the following video courses for your use at home or in small groups:

The DeSales Series has eight one-hour video teachings together with a participant book. The courses are:

Basic Tools for Understanding Scripture
Overview of the Old Testament
The Living Gospels
Writings of St. Paul
The Catholic Creed
Christian Morality and Forgiveness

In the Little Rock Scripture Study there are:

Gospel of Mark
Book of Revelation
Paul’s Captivity Letters

For more information, or to apply for any of the above, call 384-2540.

RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The RCIA program is designed for adults who consciously and freely seek to learn about the Catholic Church, its theology and practices.

Regular classes usually begin in the early Fall and continue through the Easter Season. The preferred time for receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) is at the Easter Vigil Service.

The classes are open to anyone who:
- is considering full membership in the Catholic Faith Community
- is an adult Catholic who needs to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation
- is an adult who wants to grow in knowledge of the faith and practices of the Catholic Church
- is an adult willing to share his/her knowledge and love of the faith with others

To register for classes or for additional information contact:
Sister Virdean Meyer at 384-3044 or virdeanmeyer@hotmail.com

Additional Enrichment Opportunities

Parishioners who seek in-depth study of Scripture, Church history, theology, spirituality and prayer forms may join groups formed for that purpose. Bulletin announcements give details of any opportunities that will be available.

Parishioners who have interest in a specific topic or area of study that does not seem to be available, are invited to contact those in charge.

The OLP Church Library has many resources that may be used by any individuals or small groups. All parishioners are invited to avail themselves of these resources.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Catholic Education Committee assists the pastor and the Parish Pastoral Council in fostering the educational aspect of the pastoral mission of the parish. To assist parishioners in the knowledge and love of God and Church, this committee facilitates the following:

ADULT EDUCATION:	YOUTH EDUCATION:
Sacramental Preparation*	Sacramental Preparation*
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults*	Religious Education Program*
Enrichment Opportunities*	Rite of Christian Initiation of Child*
Scripture Study*	Children’s Liturgy of the Word*
	Children’s Mass*
	Youth Ministry

Listed below is the contact information for the functions within the Catholic Education Committee:

Committee Chairperson – Corinne Johnson (676-2549)
Adult Education – Sister Virdean Meyer (384-3044)
Youth Education – Corinne Johnson (676-2549)

Marshfield Area Catholic Schools (MACS):

President – David Eaton (387-1177)

MACS Education Commission:

President – Brian Gotz (389-1227)

OLP Commission Representatives:

Mike Heinzen (387-0361)
Jeff Meece (394-5609)
Amy Nystrom (389-8309)