Religious Education
Serving the youth of our parish
 We need volunteers. YOU are especially crucial to our program! It has been a long tradition at OLV that our parish family has offered their time and talents. It is through caring, sharing, and praying that our community has grown in love and support. Our religious education program’s success depends on the dedicated individuals in our parish willing to share their time, talents, and faith with the future Church, our parish children. We encourage all our parishioners, as well as parents of children in our program, to help in some way. We are in need of catechists, classroom aides, and substitute teachers.
The Diocese mandates VIRTUS training. Currently, Virtus training is accomplished online. The Office of Child Protection performs background checks and safe environment training for adults and youth in accordance with the requirements of the USCCB Charter on the Protection of Children.
A catechist must be at least 18 years old, a practicing Catholic in good standing who attends weekly Mass, has a love for children, the desire to grow in faith and share that journey with young people.
All done in service to the Church. We need you!
Use this sign up form: Volunteer Sign up sheet
Please call the parish office (540-743-4919) or email (ourladyofthevalley@comcast. Helpful Resources This Bible app allows parents and children to learn more about the origins of our faith, but also more about the different stories within our faith. It is a great way for families to learn together while having fun at the same time. Click here for The Bible App for Kids Formed allows families to be able to have access to stream video, movies, documentaries, and much more digital content for all ages to enjoy. Our Lady of the Valley has a subscription to Formed, allowing all parishioners’ to enjoy excellent resources online. Go to www.formed.org- enter the Access Code: KYD2T6 Create an account and enjoy it! Dynamic Catholic is another great resource for families. If you would like to see the different resources below just click on the Click here for Dynamic Catholic: https://dynamiccatholic.com/ |