FAITH FORMATION

Sunday Morning Program: Grades 1 -9

Our classes will gather in the OLV Elementary School cafeteria at 8:40 a.m. for opening prayer and announcements.  Parents are welcome to join us for this group session prior to the start of class.  Classes are dismissed at 9:50 a.m.  Please wait in the main hallway for your child, unless otherwise directed by your child’s teacher or office staff.  If you need to have you child released early, please notify the office prior to the start of class.

• Sunday Morning Program Information
• Sunday Registration Form
• Sunday Calendar
• Text Codes

First  Reconciliation Faith Formation

• Parent Letter
• Session Schedule
• Registration Form

First  Reconciliation OLV School Children

• School Registration Form

Family Faith Home Study Program

Parents will work with their children to complete the provided lessons at HOME including online videos, discussions questions, and quizzes.  These lessons will be provided and reviewed by the Faith Formation Director. Family attendance is required at the family sessions in October, December, February and April.

• Home Study Directives

Family Faith Formation - 3 Times a Year

During these IN-PERSON sessions, students and their families will gather with other families to explore our faith. These sessions will take place in October, December, February, and April. Sessions start at 10 a.m. with Family Mass in the Basilica. Immediately following, we will gather in the Elementary School cafeteria. These sessions will end around 12:30 p.m.

To participate, please complete the re-registration form and return it to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. New families may use the registration form that is labeled "new." Upon registering, please consider the expectations of a Catholic family here at OLV National Shrine & Basilica:

• Participation in weekly Mass and the Sacraments.
• Support and involvement in the life of the parish.
• A supportive attitude toward the parish and the Religious Education Program.
• May attend programs and activities being held in our Family 26

High School Confirmation

High School students entering Grades 10-12 in September who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation may attend classes at either Our Lady of Victory OR Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Orchard Park.  Please contact one of the Faith Formation Offices by Monday, June 30 to register for this year’s program. 

• OLV - Contact Carm Zomeri at 716-828-7494 or [email protected] or register online at https://bit.ly/2025-OLV-Confirmation. 
  • Classes will be held on: Monday July 14 5:30-8 p.m., Wednesday July 16 5:30-8 p.m., Monday July 28 5:30-8 p.m. and Wednesday July 30 5:30-8 p.m.

• OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART - Contact Lynn Lipczynski at 716-824-8209 or [email protected] to register. 
  • Classes will be held on: Sunday Sept. 7 9 a.m. Mass-Noon, Sunday Sept. 14 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday Sept. 21 6-8:30 p.m., Sunday Sept. 28 6-8:30 p.m.