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parish Religious
education program
Our Parish Religious Education Program
OLG PREP aims to educate children in the tradition of the Catholic Church in the truest and fullest sense by giving them the necessary tools of learning and by fostering wonder and love for all that is genuinely to read well, speak well, and think well and ultimately because truth and beauty are good in themselves and desirable for their own sake.
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We seek to incorporate our students into the wisdom of two thousand years of Catholic thought, history, culture and arts so that they might understand themselves and their world in the light of the truth and acquire the character to live happy and integrated lives in the service of God and others. Education in this deep and comprehensive sense extends beyond the classroom and is more than just the acquisition of skills. It encompasses the whole of one’s life. For this reason, OLG PREP seeks to involve families more deeply in the life of the parish and in the education of their children.
Parish Religious Education Program Registration: 2025 - 2026
PREP Registration - New Families
The form below is only for NEW families.
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Once you complete this form, the Parish Religious Education Office will be notified and will review your application. If approved, you will receive an automated email from Parish Giving with login credentials for an account that was created for you.
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Sign into your account to make a payment and select sessions for your children.
PREP Registration - Returning Families
If you are a returning family, please do not fill out a registration form. Returning families will receive an email containing login credentials for a Parish Giving account that was created for you. There is no need to create a new Parish Giving account.
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If registration opens, and you do not receive this automated email, please contact prep@olguadalupe.org.
Please note Archdiocesan changes in the Homeschool policy.
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PREP parents who are involved in the spiritual formation of their children (Homeschool Option) are required to achieve Basic Catechetical Certification provided by Loyola Press.
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Homeschool Families are required to follow the Archdiocesan Guidelines.
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Families choosing the Homeschool option will receive the above information from the parish DRE.
SACRAMENTAL DATES -
First Holy Communion
First Reconciliation
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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10:30 a.m. - OLG Church
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First Holy Communion Retreat (Required for Students)
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Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Parish Social Hall
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First Holy Communion Practice
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Friday, April 24, 2026
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6:00 to 7:00 p.m. - OLG Church
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First Holy Communion Mass
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Sunday, April 26, 2026
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11:00 a.m. Mass​ - OLG Church​​
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​​Confirmation Retreat and Practice
*Required for all Candidates including those who attended Confirmation Camp
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Retreat: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
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Social Hall
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Friday, May 01, 2026
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Practice: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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OLG Church
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Confirmation Mass
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Saturday, May 02, 2026
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10:00 a.m. with Bishop Cooke
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OLG Church
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Confirmation
Please refer to the Sunday bulletin and Parish Calendar for all current dates.
Tuition Discount Program
FREE-PREP
You may be eligible for FREE year’s tuition for one child if you contribute regularly to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish will offer a $250 PREP Tuition Discount for the 2025-2026 PREP year for those families who contribute a minimum of $750 to the Sunday offering.
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Contributions can be made via weekly envelopes or Parish Giving in the amount of $15 per week or a total of $750 beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Contributions are tax deductible.
PREP Enrichment Series for
Students with Learning Challenges
Contact:
Director of Religious Education: Karen Brody
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267-247-5374, extension 3
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7th Grade Summer PREP -
for current 6th Grade PREP Students
When:
June 22 - 26, 2026
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Time:
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Where:
St. John, XXIII Social Hall
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish​​
Choose between traditional weekly 7th grade PREP or the one-week camp program.
Traditional 7th grade PREP runs from Sept-May on Monday nights.
PLEASE NOTE: For satisfactory completion of 7th grade PREP, students must attend all five days of class and participate in parish events throughout the year. Required for participation in the week-long camp is to sign and return the 7th Grade Summer Agreement, print it out, and return it to the parish office.
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Registration opens: April 1, 2026
Registration closes: June 1, 2026
Cost: $250​
Confirmation Camp -
for current 7th Grade PREP Students
When:
June 15 - 19, 2026
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Time:
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Where:
St. John, XXIII Social Hall
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
This is an option for Confirmation preparation.
Choose between traditional weekly 8th grade ​PREP or the one-week camp program.
Traditional 8th grade PREP runs from Sept-May on Tuesday nights.
PLEASE NOTE: For satisfactory completion of Confirmation requirements, students must attend all five days of class and participate in parish events throughout the year, including Confirmation practice and retreat. Family Catechesis will not be available for 8th grade for the 2025/2026 school year. Required for participation in the week-long camp is to sign the Confirmation Camp agreement, print it out, and return it to the parish office.
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Registration opens: April 1, 2026
Registration closes: June 1, 2026
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Cost: $250 + $100 Sacrament Fee​
Volunteers/Teachers
If you are interested in volunteering in our PREP program, you can sign up to be:
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Catechist (lead teacher)
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Assistant
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Hall Monitor
All Prep volunteers who have a child attending PREP are entitled to a $250 tuition discount.
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To learn more about becoming a catechist or assistant, please contact Joanna Huckel.
Helpful Links -
School Closing Information:
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NBC – Channel 10
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KYW – 1060 AM Radio
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Our school closing number is 1165.
Parent and Teacher Resources:​​
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catechetical Formation
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Director of Religious Education: Karen Brody
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PREP Assistant: Joanna Huckel
