Catechesis
We have catechesis groups for children ranging from ages 7 through 15, with special emphasis on sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. We also cover post Confirmation/youth Faith Formation for teenagers who already received the Confirmation.
“While the catechesis offered within the family is ordinarily informal, unstructured, and spontaneous, it is no less crucial for the development of the child’s faith. In a certain sense nothing replaces family catechesis, especially for its positive and receptive environment, for the example of adults, and for its first explicit experience and practice of the faith. The catechesis of infants and young children nourishes the beginnings of the life of faith
School-age children should receive formal and systematic catechesis in a parish-based catechetical program, a Catholic school, or a program of home-based catechesis in which the content of the faith and the experience of Christian life is presented authentically and completely.
Having introduced them to the person of Jesus Christ within the family, catechesis for school-age children presents his teachings, his ministry, and the major events of his life. Children can begin to appreciate the parables of Jesus and capture glimpses of the Kingdom of God”.
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Practical Information:
Catechesis Year 2026–2027
Start Date: New information coming soon
End Date: New information coming soon
Class Time: Every Sunday from 16:30 to 18:00
*(except during school holidays)*
Location: Parish Hall, next to the church, at number 218B
Contribution / Donation
* €70 for the first child
* €50 for the second child and additional children
Payments may be made in cash to any of the catechism teachers.
Monthly Family & Children’s Mass
On the **first Sunday of each month**, we celebrate a Family Mass at 18:00, following the catechesis session. Children are encouraged to participate actively through:
* Readings
* Collection
* Offertory procession
Groups:
First Communion Group
For children from 7 to 10 years old,
Children are encouraged to remain in this group for more than one year, both before and after receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, until they are ready to move to the Confirmation group.
Confirmation Group:
For ages 11 to 13 years old.
This group prepares tweens and teens to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Young people are welcome to continue in the group for additional years to deepen their faith formation.
Ages 14 and Up
Teenagers who wish to continue growing in their faith are welcome to join a dedicated youth formation group.
We warmly encourage you to invite other families who may be interested in the faith formation of their children. Together, we can help bring others closer to Jesus.
We are very enthusiastic about the new catechesis year, and you are all most welcome!
Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Maria Cecilia Martina
martina.catechesisolv@gmail.com
+31 6 52541481
Parish Office
info@olvkerk.nl, info@olvkerk.nl
Fr Rafael Ojeda, Rector
info@olvkerk.nl, info@olvkerk.nl
Maria Cecilia Martina
martina.olvcatechesis@gmail.com
Altar Boys Ministry:
Our Altar Server Ministry warmly invites boys who have received their First Holy Communion to serve at the altar with reverence and humble devotion.
Through faithful service during Mass and other liturgical celebrations, altar servers are gently formed in faith and virtue, growing in love for the Church and her worship. The ministry fosters a strong sense of belonging within the parish community and nurtures an appreciation for the beauty and solemnity of the liturgy.
For more information, please contact:
Fr Rafael Ojeda, Rector
rector@olvkerk.nl
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