Religious Education

The Religious Education staff here at Our Lady of Peace is dedicated to assisting parents in their sacred calling to raise their children in love of God and of others.  We feel blessed to welcome each child and to guide his/her journey of faith in the Lord and in the church.

Sister Mary Grace Monroe, Religious Education Director
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Mrs. Joanne Sansone, Secretary
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Religious Education Office is located at:
Our Lady of Peace Parish House
20 Nieman Avenue
Lynbrook, NY  11563
Telephone:  (516) 593-5150
Fax:  (516) 596-1847 (Attn: Religious Education Office)

Alternate Contact:
Our Lady of Peace Rectory
25 Fowler Avenue
Lynbrook, NY  11563
(516) 59-6414

ALL VOLUNTEERS:  The Diocese of Rockville Centre now requires that every parish volunteer and employee take a VIRTUS training session that provides information to help prevent child abuse.  Please go to www.virtus.org to register for a training session.  In addition to this training, several forms need to be completed. 

Grade 1 through 8

All grade levels make prayer a priority each week.

All classes begin in church so that we may put ourselves in the presence of God.  Catechists then bring students into the classrooms where they lead the students in different types of prayer.  In addition to formal prayer, meditation may be incorporated.  Teachers read a gospel story and then lead students into quietly immersing themselves in the gospel scene.  Role playing can be used to help students understand their faith by acting out certain religious events.

Each grade level focuses on a particular theme:

Grade 1:	We learn that God made our beautiful world.  God made each of us.  Everything God made is good!
Grade 2:	We learn that Jesus forgives us when we are sorry.  In the sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive forgiveness and grace.  We will receive Jesus’ Body and Blood when we receive Communion.
Grade 3:	We learn that we are the Church.  We belong to Jesus.  We grow closer to Jesus if we follow him.
Grade 4:	We learn that God gave us ten commandments to keep us safe and close to Him.  Jesus gave us the Great Commandment and the beatitudes.
Grade 5:	We learn that the seven sacraments are signs that bring us closer to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Grade 6:	We learn about our religious ancestors and their journeys as they looked forward to the coming of the Messiah.  We study this in the Hebrew scriptures, or the Old Testament.
Grades 7 & 8:	In this part of the religious education program, students are instructed by a confirmation coordinator.  They learn the meaning of discipleship and prepare to receive the sacraments of confirmation.  Through this sacrament they become full and complete Christians.

Religious Education Registration

Students Entering Grade 1:

If your child is entering Grade 1 or is a new student, please be sure you are registered with Our Lady of Peace Church and have a current parish envelope number.  Check with the rectory at 599-6414 if you are uncertain.  Preparation for First Communion is a two-year process so it is important that your child begin religion classes in first grade.

Returning Students in Grades 2 through 6:

 Please return ALL RE-REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES as soon as possible in the postage free envelope provided in your packet at the end of January.  Fall classes are now being formulated.

 

Registration Fee for Students in Grades 1 through 6:

1 Child:  $150
2 Children:  $200
3+ Children:  $250

Class Cancellation: 

We are closed whenever Lynbrook Public School is closed due to inclement weather.  TV News Channel 12 and Radio Stations WHLI 1100am, WMJC 94.3fm, LOVE 96.1fm, KJOY 98.3fm, B103 103.1fm and WRCN 10-3.9fm list closing information.  We will also post closings on this page of our website.

 

Class Schedule

 

Sunday
Grade 1: 9:30 to 10:30am	Students attend 9:30am Mass with their parents.  They go into the school after the readings.  Parents meet their children at school after Mass ends.
Tuesday
Grades 2 - 5: 3:30 to 4:45pm	Students meet in church where they are brought to their classrooms by teachers.
Grade 6: 7:15 to 8:30pm	Students meet in church where they are brought to their classrooms by teachers.
Wednesday
Grades 2 - 5: 3:30 - 4:45pm	Students meet in church where they are brought to their classrooms by teachers.
Grades 7 & 8:	Classes meet under the direction of a Confirmation coordinator.