Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church

Faith Formation

- Our Lady of Consolation Faith Formation Ministry, drawing on the power of the Holy Eucharist, is grounded in the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our program is here to help our families grow in holiness and faith by teaching Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, relying on the Catechism and being obedient to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. With great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary we are led to grow through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in union with the Holy Spirit – sharing the faith, loving, and serving others.
Sacramental preparation Information
- The sacraments of initiation (baptism, Holy Eucharist and confirmation) are gifts to us, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. It is our privilege to support parents as they prepare their children for these grace-filled gifts. Adults who are seeking the sacraments of initiation or inquiring about marriage, please contact the Parish Office.
  
  BAPTISM: If the child to be baptized is under the age of five, please call the Parish Office to set up a meeting with Fr. Marcel. If your child is entering kindergarten or is older or has been baptized but not in the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office for more information.
  
  FIRST EUCHARIST: Preparing for the sacrament of First Eucharist is a two year process, beginning as early as first grade. Please contact the parish office to register and learn the proper program placement for your child.
  
  CONFIRMATION: Preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation is also a two-year process, beginning as early as seventh grade. Please contact the Parish Office to register.
- Entering More Deeply into the Mass: A Liturgy Workshop Reflection
  
  On Saturday, March 14, a Liturgy Workshop was held at Our Lady of Consolation and led by Deacon Todd Curtiss and Fr. Marcel. The session focused on the meaning and structure of the Mass along with the spiritual disposition needed to participate more fully.
  A central theme throughout the workshop was that the Mass is not something to observe from a distance. It calls for interior participation. Presence of heart and attention of mind were emphasized as essential. When approached with intention, the liturgy becomes a place of encounter and transformation.
  Attention was given to the gestures that often pass unnoticed. The Sign of the Cross, genuflection, kneeling and silence before Mass were described as sacramentals that prepare the soul. When carried out with care, these actions help foster reverence and awareness of God’s presence.
  The structure of the Mass was also explained in detail. The Introductory Rites prepare the assembly. The Liturgy of the Word forms and instructs. The Liturgy of the Eucharist stands as the high point, where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. The Dismissal serves as a sending forth into daily life.
  Particular emphasis was placed on the Eucharist as the center of Catholic worship. Reverence, belief and thanksgiving after receiving Communion were described as essential. The importance of remaining present through the end of Mass was also noted.
  The workshop addressed the role of cultural expression in the liturgy. While the Mass remains universal, its expression may reflect the life of the local community when rooted in the teaching of the Church.
  Time was also given to practical questions. Topics included fasting before Communion, the purpose of the homily, use of digital devices for Scripture and the meaning of the liturgies of Holy Week. These questions helped connect the teaching to everyday practice.
  The session concluded with a clear reminder: the liturgy is the source from which the Christian life is strengthened and the place from which the faithful are sent out. A more intentional approach to the Mass leads to a deeper encounter with Christ and a renewed sense of mission.
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