Religious Edu.

Faith and Religion Hub

Faith Formation is for all Ages and Stages of life.

It is how we grow as followers of Jesus

by deepening relationship with Christ, Church and Community.

Religious Education Program

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

Religious Education seeks to help families:

Grow in relationship with God for the whole of life.
Live as disciples of Jesus at home, at work and school, in the community, and in the world.
Develop an understanding of the Bible and Catholic faith tradition.
Deepen their spiritual life and practices.
Engage in service and mission to the world.
Participate in the life and ministries of their faith community.

Classes are:

Sunday mornings from 9:30am-10:45am
begin on September 7, 2025.
for Children, Kindergarten through 8th Grade, in public schools.

If your child does not attend Holy Name School please contact Rose Wheeler, Director of Religious Education, at the Church office, 270-826-2096 ext. 306 or rwheeler@holynameparish.net for more information and to ask questions.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Known now as

O.C.I.A.

(Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)

What is the Process?

The Process is gradual but intentionally directed forward. Beginning with hospitality and welcoming the stranger into a space where sharing is encouraged and modeled, the inquirer is then presented the beliefs, traditions and practices of the Catholic faith. This process allows the interested person time to discern if he/she simply wants to better understand the Catholic faith OR become Catholic. OCIA marks various steps on the way to full commitment within the Catholic Church in five specific periods.

When and where do the sessions meet?
Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the Parish Hall of Holy Name’s Church building.

Who should attend the sessions?
Those in need of Baptism. Those baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic. Those baptized Catholic in need of being fully initiated into the Catholic Church with 1st Communion and/or Confirmation.

What should I bring to OCIA?
A better question is Who? Answer is…Sponsor. Each person shares their journey of faith with a team of parishioners AND a Catholic sponsor. The sponsor is a baptized and confirmed Catholic, who is at least 16 years old and is active in the church.

Safe Environment

The mission of the “Safe Environment Program” is to insure the safety of children and young people who have been entrusted to our care.

We will:

Thoroughly screen and supervise all Church ministers, employees and volunteers who work with children and young people as part of their ministry.
Provide appropriate training in recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Expect all Church ministers, employees and volunteers who work with our young people to maintain a Christ-centered and professional code of conduct.

Provide the opportunity for every minor in our parish to participate annually in a safety training covering the topics of sexual abuse prevention and the need to tell if abuse is occurring.

Click on the link below and follow instructions for safe environment training and screening.

To learn more please click: https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/