 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.
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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