Volunteer Policy – SafeParish, Archdiocesan Decree on Child Protection

According to the Archdiocesan Decree on Child Protection, all volunteers need to be fingerprinted (BCII and/or FBI background check) and complete a SafeParish Training.

If you already have an account you can log in at the following link:  
http://www.aocsafeenvironment.org/

Questions? Contact Teresa Stanley, Safe Environment Coordinator at 866-1432.

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Good Hope • St. Henry • St. Mary

Adult Faith Formation

Our Lady of Good Hope Parish provides several opportunities throughout the year for adults to continue learning and developing their faith through a variety of Bible or other religious studies.  Seasonal studies are or can be led by parishioners in any of our three parishes.   Look for study postings on the home page of this website, the parish's Facebook page, and the weekly bulletins.

Parish School of Religion (aka CCD)

The Parish School of Religion ministry’s primary responsibility is to assist parents and families in the growth and development of their children’s faith. This is done through a Catholic religious education program where children meet once a week during the school year. This program serves children from preschool through eighth grade. OLGH Classes typically meet on Sundays from 9:45--10:45am at Bishop Leibold School West, September through May. There are also special events throughout the year that meet at different times.  Click here

Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation Preparation provides the opportunity for those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to study and reflect on the meaning of Christian discipleship and the effects of Confirmation in light of their own personal faith journeys. At Our Lady of Good Hope, our program is designed especially for students in the 7th grade, though students in grades 8-12 seeking Confirmation are also invited to participate. The program involves a series of sessions, a retreat, and service projects. The program is run by our Director of Youth Evangelization, Jen Sens. Registration begins in late summer, and Confirmation occurs in late spring. For more information, please click here.
 

Adults wishing to receive Confirmation Please contact your home parish office or 937-866-1432 to request help with more information.

First Communion Preparation & Registration

Students in the second grade or higher wishing to receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion participate in a program for both students and parents to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Participation in a faith formation program is also required. First Communion is usually celebrated in second grade but accommodations are made for any older child who desires these sacraments. For more information on First Communion, please click ---> here.

Resources

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The work of evangelization enriches the mind and the heart; it opens up spiritual horizons; it makes us more and more sensitive to the workings of the Holy Spirit, and it takes us beyond our limited spiritual constructs.– Pope Francis (Evangelii Gaudium 272)