By Admin - September 2024
PREP stands for Parish Religious Education Program. This is an Archdiocesan program of religious instruction for children in Kindergarten or Grades 1-7 (or beyond Grade 7 if your child has not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation) who attend the public or independent schools. Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation is included in the program. For school age children who have not been baptized or who have had no religious education, more individualized arrangements may be necessary.
PREP classes are held on Tuesday evenings at our Parish.
Please contact our PREP Coordinator for information: prep.olph@gmail.com
FAQs
Where are PREP classes held?
Classes are held at OLPH Parish.
When does PREP take place?
PREP is held from September to June each year. Classes are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Our First Class will start on SEP 23, 2025.
What are the fees?
It is $150 for one child in K & grades 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for each child for the entire year.
Due to the special requirements for those preparing for the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, the fee for Grade 2 and Grade 7 is $200 for the year.
This fee partially covers the costs of textbooks, workbooks and classroom materials. Regular fees are due on the first day of classes in September. After October 31, a late fee will be levied. If you have trouble paying the full fee, please contact the pastor.
Students in Catholic schools who wish to prepare for the sacraments at OLPH Parish pay a flat fee of $100.
What is required?
For those registered at another parish, that Pastor’s permission is needed to attend PREP at OLPH Parish.
Parents must be registered in a parish in order for their child to receive the sacraments.
A copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate for PREP 2 and PREP 7.
Grade 7 children must attend a half-day or full-day retreat with OLPH students in the fall and/or in the spring. PREP 6 and 7 students must complete the required service component.
Please use this PREP Registration Form and email it to prep.olph@gmail.com
