Religious Education
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Religious Education Mission
"Keep my commands and live my teaching as the apple of your eye." - Proverbs 7:2 The mission of the Office of Religious Education at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church is to provide opportunities for adults and children of the parish to enrich themselves in their Catholic faith. Strong emphasis is placed on sacramental preparation – Baptism, First Holy Eucharist, Confirmation and OCIA. Opportunities for religious enrichment for children include a CCD program. Adult and young adult opportunities include Bible study classes, religious formation studies for women and men of our parish, a well-stocked Parish Library, etc. Education, like faith, is not a passive activity. It requires a commitment of time and energy. If you are a parent, you already know that your child’s success in learning requires work on your part as well. Faith that is taught in church and nurtured at home is the best form of education. We look forward to working with you and your family as you nurture and grow in your faith. If we can be of any assistance, please contact the Religious Education Department. May God bless you and your family! Call or email the Parish office for additional information: (337) 232-8945 |
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Sacramental Programs
Baptism
Parents are required by the Diocese of Lafayette to attend baptismal preparation classes. Please access this link for upcoming dates and registration information. More information available here.
First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist
Parents of second graders wishing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist must receive religious education either by attending a Catholic Parish education program or religious education through an accepted means such as CCD. Registration Forms and information regarding sacramental preparation is accessible on the First Communion subpage.
Confirmation
Spring 2026 - Confirm 8th & 9th Graders (Enroll Summer 2025)
Spring 2027 forward - Confirm 8th Graders (Enroll Summer 2026) Students who are entering the 8th grade and have been receiving regular religious instruction either in a Catholic Parish education program or in CCD, are eligible to enroll for Confirmation instruction. Please access more information on the Confirmation subpage.
Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, known as OCIA, is the way the Roman Catholic Church brings adults into full membership. Information regarding registration and schedules are accessible thru these links. More information available on the OCIA subpage.
CCD
Religious education is held for students who do not attend Catholic schools from grades Kindergarten through 10th grade.
Baptism
Parents are required by the Diocese of Lafayette to attend baptismal preparation classes. Please access this link for upcoming dates and registration information. More information available here.
First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist
Parents of second graders wishing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist must receive religious education either by attending a Catholic Parish education program or religious education through an accepted means such as CCD. Registration Forms and information regarding sacramental preparation is accessible on the First Communion subpage.
Confirmation
Spring 2026 - Confirm 8th & 9th Graders (Enroll Summer 2025)
Spring 2027 forward - Confirm 8th Graders (Enroll Summer 2026) Students who are entering the 8th grade and have been receiving regular religious instruction either in a Catholic Parish education program or in CCD, are eligible to enroll for Confirmation instruction. Please access more information on the Confirmation subpage.
Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, known as OCIA, is the way the Roman Catholic Church brings adults into full membership. Information regarding registration and schedules are accessible thru these links. More information available on the OCIA subpage.
CCD
Religious education is held for students who do not attend Catholic schools from grades Kindergarten through 10th grade.
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Our Lady of Fatima
2319 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 Phone: (337) 232-8945 Fax: (337) 232-0323 office@fatimalafayette.org |
