Face-to-face Tuition is given wherever
possible. OLC catechists prepare children both individually and in parish
groups for the Sacraments of Initiation, Confirmation, Holy Communion and
Reconciliation. They also help with children's liturgies in Parishes and
nowadays in setting up Courses in Parishes to enable adults to renew their
understanding of their Faith and to help with RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults). They also prepare Sacramental Preparation Programmes for
Adults in Parishes.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme has a
Service Section, and in this area OLC is responsible for the 'Service through
Religious Education (RC)' at Silver and Gold levels.
Young Parish Helpers are now commonly used
in Parishes, and they are those aged between 16 - 25 who are prepared to work
with young children in their own Parish either in the Children's Liturgy or as a
trainee catechist in Parish Sacramental Programmes. The course guidelines
are obtained through OLC and the Helper works under the guidance of a local
catechist.
OLC also offer a postal
programme to provide
help for children who are unable to attend Catholic schools, or to go to
Parish classes for their religious education.
Each child
is assigned to a qualified catechist, and every child receives individual
attention with work tailored to his/her spiritual needs and capacity for
learning. The level of success is enhanced by the close cooperation of
parents. If your child has any problem in communication, inform the
Registrar when you apply so that suitable help can be provided.
The
Registrar for these courses is Mrs Sheila Chambers. Please
contact her at
