FAITH FORMATION
Our Faith Formation Program works in partnership with you (the parents/guardians) as you are the first teachers of your family. Our program includes:
- Religious Education Sessions - Meet Sunday mornings for Grades 1-9
- Sacramental Prep - Our younger children prepare for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and our older youth prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation
- Prayer, Service, and Social Opportunities - Additional events for our youth and families to journey together on their faith journey
- Youth Masses – Held the first Sunday of each month from October to June at the 9am OLV Mass where youth and families serve in liturgical roles and attend Mass
- Family Formation Workshops – Two held during catechetical year, one in November and one in March. These will take place during the traditional Faith Formation Session time for the whole family to attend with hands-on activities and seasonal catechesis.
Worshiping together at our weekly Sunday Mass and participating in the Sacraments are central to our formation. It expresses and forms our Catholic identity through Word, Sacrament, and Community. The Eucharist, where Jesus is truly present, brings us into deeper relationship with our Savior.
Please see our faith education program opportunities for children, youth, and adults below:
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ages 3-7 (CLOW)
- Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-8
- The Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
- The Sacrament of Confirmation - Grade 9 & Grade 10
- Youth Ministry Program Grades 7-12
Faith Formation Registration Information:
- Online Registration Link: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/92972c54-57a1-4f19-870b-0e35fc70d9c6
- You may also download the Registration Form and mail it to or drop it off at:
Our Lady of Victory
55 North Lake Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
If registering by mail, remember to include the registration fee with checks made out to Our Lady of Victory ($65 for 1 child | $120 for 2 children | $165 for 3 children | $170 for 4 or more children). If you have a child making a sacrament (First Reconciliation/First Eucharist or Confirmation) there will be an additional $25 fee to cover additional preparation costs.
Contact:
Caitlin Levine | Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
faithformation@olvols.org | (518) 273-7602 ext. 102
Matt Levine | Youth Minister & OCIA Coordinator
youthministry@olvols.org | (518) 273-7602 ext. 102
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Our Christian life is a lifelong and continuous transformation in Christ in which we trust in the Father's love, accept the Holy Spirit's guidance and seek holiness of life within the Church. Our Adult Faith Formation Program at OLV-OLS is a ministry that helps the Catholic Christian to foster that journey.
If you are interested in our program or you are curious about what is up ahead please let us know!
OLV-OLS is committed to providing continued education and enrichment opportunities for all adults within the Parish Community. We believe one's journey of faith is a continual conversion of heart growing in discipleship and service to the community at large. Please join us!
OCIA -
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), formerly RCIA, is designed for adults and children, over the age of 7, who consciously and freely seek to be baptized and be received fully into the faith. OCIA is also for people who have already received the Sacrament of Baptism, be it Catholic or in any other faith tradition, but now seek full communion into the Catholic Church.
If you are interested in our program or have any questions on the faith, do not hesitate to reach out to Matt, contact information provided below.
Contact:
Matt Levine | Youth Minister & OCIA Coordinator