Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Religious Education

Mission Statement

As stewards of all that God has given us, the Parish Family of Our Lady of Lourdes serves and ministers to all who come to this place.  Regardless of a person’s history, ethnicity, gender, orientation, age or race, we commit ourselves to open wide the doors of our Parish to provide a place of welcome and hospitality.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE

 

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Italian Family Feast
September 11-15, 2024
Wednesday and Thursday 7:00pm—10:00pm
Friday 7:00pm –11:00pm
Saturday 6:00pm—11:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm—8:00pm
Vegas Night Gambling on Friday and Saturday

 

SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON WRISTBANDS FOR FEAST
$30 UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS (Regular price: $43)
1. Visit: newtownshows.com
2. Click on “upcoming events”
3. Scroll to: Annual Italian Family Feast @ Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, West Islip
4. Click on: “Pre-Sale Rides Now”
5. Click on: “Get Tickets” and choose the number of bracelets to purchase
6. Use Promo Code “OLL” at checkout
Special Promo Code (OLL) is valid now until 10:00pm on Tuesday, September 10
Wristbands may be used on any day of the Feast (September 11 – 15)
Once activated (at the Feast) the wristband is valid for that day only.

 

 

PEP 1 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you have a child entering first grade in public school, your child should be registered for our “PEP 1” Religious Education Program. This first year program is required for participation in First Eucharist. It introduces the children to a basic understanding of the loving presence of God, the person of Jesus, conscience formation and the importance of community worship.

Classes will begin on Wednesday, October 23   4:15-5:15 pm

 INFORMATION MEETING AND REGISTRATION

Choose one:

 Monday, September 30, 2024             10:00am or 7:30pm      Parish Center

 Tuesday, October 1, 2024                     10:00am or 7:30pm       Parish Center

The meeting will take approximately 45 minutes and will be held in the Parish Center (meeting room opposite the playground)

~ Please bring your child’s  Baptismal certificate (a copy is acceptable).

~ Baptismal Certificate or copy is needed even if child was baptized at OLL.

~ No child will be assigned a room number unless we have a copy of the Baptismal Certificate.

~ Returning families who have an incoming first grader MUST attend the registration meeting.

 

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word…

All children 4 years old up to 4th grade are invited…

to come together during the 9:30am Mass each Sunday.

 

Brochure:  Choosing a Catholic Elementary School

Our Catholic schools cultivate a robustly Catholic culture centered on the spiritual, intellectual, sacramental, and liturgical life of the Church. Click here to access a helpful brochure that highlights the richness and diversity of our Catholic Schools on Long Island.

 

 

      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

We will be having extended hours of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 7:30pm in Church

      

Special K Program

For children in Kindergarten
A wonderful program introducing the children to Jesus is held in the Solarium Room on Fridays from 4:30 – 5:15pm on the following dates:

10/25, 11/22, 12/13,2024  1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25/2025

 There is no fee for the program. It’s a fun way to begin religious education!

To register, e-mail Sister Diane at [email protected]

IMPORTANT Religious Education Class Information…

 PEP 1 Classes will be  WEDNESDAYS     4:15-5:15 pm

PEP 2 Classes will be  Thursdays             4:15-5:15 pm

PEP 3 Classes will be   Mondays               4:15-5:15 pm  (Beginning in January)

PEP 4 Classes will be   Mondays               4:15-5:15 pm  (Beginning in September)

Saturdays Classes    10-11am ( Beginning in November)

Please check Religious Education Calendar for Parent Meeting dates… Specific beginning dates of classes…and further information

 Grade 5 Classes will be Tuesdays        4:15-5:15 pm

Grade 6 Classes will be MONDAYS      7:30-8:30 pm

Grade 7 Classes will be Tuesdays         7:30- 8:30 pm

Grade 8 Classes will be Wednesdays    7:30-8:30 pm

Saturday Classes  10-11am ( Beginning in November )

Please check Religious Education Calendar for Parent Meeting dates… Specific beginning dates of classes…and further information

 

Boy Scout Troop 179

For over 40 years, Our Lady of Lourdes has been sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 179 of West Islip.  Troop meetings are held every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

If you are interested in learning more about Boy Scouts and our Troop, please check out our website: https://witroop179.wixsite.com/bsatroop179 or contact us at: [email protected].

 

 

 

  

PARISH OUTREACH

 Pantry Needs:

Soap, Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Coffee, Rice-A-Roni, Juice

 

 

 

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

What’s it all about?
IF you are an adult AND
…you were never Baptized
…you were Baptized in another faith and would like to become a baptized Catholic
…you never received Holy Communion (Eucharist)
…you never received your Confirmation
…Come join us!!

For further information email RCIA @ollchurch.org or call the Parish Office at 631-661-3224,option 1 and we would be happy to help you.

 

Please click VIRTUS link to register or for a list of sessions