If you're looking for opportunities to serve the most enthusiastic and vibrant group in our church family, look no further! Check out the list below and then get in touch.
Children's Church
This ministry, held at 11:15 AM during Sunday Mass, offers young children an opportunity to experience the Word in a way that engages them at their level. The children, ages 3 to 5, are dismissed at the Opening Prayer to read and discuss the Gospel and then work on an art project or worksheet that supports the Gospel they just read. Children return to Mass after the Lord’s Prayer. For more information, visit the Children's Church home page.
Volunteers assist the children with activities that allow them to really participate in the liturgy. The volunteer commitment is approximately 1 hour per month. To volunteer, please contact Janice Dagney at jdagney@gmail.com for more information or completeourChildren's Church registration form to get started.
Early Learning Center
After much thought and consideration, it is with a heavy heart that we announce that the Early Learning Center will be closing its doors at the end of this school year. This difficult decision was made due to lack of staff for next year. The past 20+ years have been filled with love, friendships, learning, and so much more. Every family that has come through our doors will remain forever in our hearts. It has been a pleasure teaching so many children over these many years and being a small part of their future educational path. We hope to remain in their memories as a special time in their life. We are thankful for the dedicated teachers, staff, families and children that have been a part of our OLC Early Learning Center for almost 21 years. We wouldn’t have gotten this far without you. Our Early Learning Center opened in 2003. Last spring, we held a special 20th Anniversary Event honoring the teachers, staff and parents and students from past and present, who still hold a special bond with our ELC Staff. We hope to hold a special celebration thanking God for the years of blessings that we’ve received and shared with so many. More information will be forthcoming on this.. For the families whose children will be attending Kindergarten in the fall, we will continue to prepare them for their big transition. In the meantime, please pray for our teachers, staff, families and children as we continue through the end of their school year.
All information on this program can be found on their website at www.olcelc.com. For questions or additional information, please contact Shelly Carr, Assistant Director, at olcelc1163@gmail.com or by calling 610-857-1163.
P.R.E.P. - Parish Religious Education Program
Formerly referred to as CCD, PREP is available for Parish children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Volunteers are needed to teach and aide - no teaching experience necessary. Just a love of children and Jesus! For more information, visit the PREP Home Page or contact Janice Dagney at jdagney@gmail.com or 610-857-0511 for more information.
LTJV - Life Teen Junior Varsity
This ministry offers Catechistic development for our 6th and 7th grade students through a fun and spiritually-based interactive format, with special emphasis on strengthening personal relationships with Christ and building a strong sense of church community with fellow classmates. LTJV Core Team members always needed! No teaching experience necessary - just a love for children and Jesus! For more information, visit the LTJV Home Page or contact Janice Dagney at jdagney@gmail.com or 610-857-0511.
One8 Confirmation Class
This ministry offers our 8th grade students Catechistic preparation and development for Confirmation candidates through a fun and spiritually-based interactive format, with special emphasis on strengthening personal relationships with Christ and building a strong sense of church community with fellow candidates. Our One8 class meets on Tuesday evenings during the school year from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Core Team members always needed - no teaching experience necessary! For more information, contact Janice Dagney atjdagney@gmail.com or 610-857-0511.
Life Teen
Life Teen provide solid Catholic teaching and youth ministry experiences our youth members in middle school through high school. The goal is to provide a safe and fun place for OLC youth to find a Catholic community, get answersto their questions, and experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. We believe that when a teenager encounters Christ through the beauty of the Catholic faith, they will transform the parish, community, and culture. We’ve seen it happen time and time again.
Life Teen meets every Sunday after the 11:15 am Mass at the Schneider Parish Center. For more information visit the Life Teen home pageor contact Adrianna McCaw at 610-291-5248 or akmccaw19@gmail.com.
Vacation Bible School
A week-long, fun-filled way for younger parishioners to learn more about the Bible and meet new friends. To volunteer or for more information, contact Janice Dagney at jdagney@gmail.com or 610-857-0511. The 2024 VBS registration form will be available shortly.
Our Lady of Consolation Church 603 West Second Avenue Parkesburg, PA 19365