The purpose of our parish Religious Education program is to supplement and support our parents and families in the faith formation of their children. Religious Education is necessary for children of all ages to help them discover and deepen their unique relationship with God. Our parish RE program is specifically designed for students who do not receive Catholic Education through the parochial school system. This ministry is also necessary to prepare children to enter into deeper communion with the Church through the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Our parish RE program provides the Sacramental preparation requirements and retreats for all children of the parish. 

Our program is open to all children in grades Pre-K through 8th and uses the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Alive in Christ, and Chosen curriculums. This year we are also introducing the Adaptive Finding God curriculum in our effort to provide accommodations for children with special needs. Our catechesis, aides, hall monitors, and other volunteers devote countless hours to ensure that our students have a wonderful experience of faith formation.

The main session for the 2023-2024 school year is held on Sundays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. An alternate session of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered on (TBA). To register for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the registration form attached and return it to the parish office under the attention of Religious Education. 

If you have any questions about our program, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you into our Religious Education family. 

In Christ,
Mrs. Emma Reynolds
Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected]
717-738-4517

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a beloved new addition to OMPH School and to our parish Religious Education program for children 3 to 6. Focusing on the developmental stages of the child, CGS aims to prepare an environment that meets the needs of each child and nurtures their unique relationship with God. In this special environment call an atrium, the children are immersed in Scripture and the Liturgy. The catechist's role in the atrium is to proclaim the good news of the Gospel and allow the children to joyfully respond with their own personal meditative work. The atrium is filled with materials such as wooden figurines of biblical stories and child sized altar articles and vestments, which encourage meditation and hands-on learning. The Level I atrium is specifically designed for the 3-6 year old child, who we believe has a particular openness to God. 

Our Level I atrium sessions are offered in the OMPH School and through the Religious Education 2023-2024 school year. RE sessions will take place on Sundays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings. Each CGS session can accommodate up to 9 children and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. To register, please complete the form attached and return it to the parish office under the attention of Religious Education. If you have any questions about our CGS program, please feel free to contact:
Mrs. Emma Reynolds
Coordinator of Religious Education
[email protected]
717-738-4517