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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH L'eglise Catholique de Notre Dame de Lourdes
700 South Broadway Ÿ Erath, Louisiana 70533 Phone: 337-937-6888 Ÿ Fax: 337-937-8650 |
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Reminder: The families of students registered in our programs are encouraged to attend Mass every weekend in keeping with God's Third Commandment: "Keep holy the Lord's day." In addition, students should promptly and regularly attend all on-site classes and sessions that are provided in their age-appropriate program(s). The development of our faith in God is a never-ending process! |
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Holy Sacraments of Christian Initiation |
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Holy Sacraments of Healing |
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Matrimony
Couples are required to schedule an appointment with Father Broussard at least six months before the date of the wedding. Please call the church office at 337-937-6888. |
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Holy Sacraments of Vocation |
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Holy Orders
Men who feel called by God to consider a vocation in the priesthood should, first and foremost, pray earnestly to discern whether or not this calling is "of God." Those who feel a need to speak to Father Broussard regarding the vocation of priesthood are invited to call the church office at 337-937-6888 to schedule an appointment. |
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Sacraments |
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Baptism Contact Email: chayes@ololcatholic.com
Parents must pick up a Baptismal packet and submit all necessary records to the Church Office by the time they attend the Baptismal seminar. The seminars are held in St. Joseph's Hall Conference Room at 4:00 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month. Although there is no fee for the seminar. NOTE: Only parents, expectant parents, and Godparents are invited to attend our baptism seminar, so please make baby-sitting arrangements for other children.
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Reconciliation
Holy Confessions are heard on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If Saturday afternoon is an inconvenient time, please schedule a reconciliation appointment with Father Broussard by calling the church office at 337-937-6888. |
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Anointing of the Sick
Please contact Father Broussard by calling the church office at 337-937-6888. |
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Confirmation
NOTE: Our Confirmation program is a two-year sacramental preparation program. NOTE: Parents of a Confirmation candidate are expected to attend scheduled parent meetings during the two-year course of sacramental preparation. This is done in accordance with guidelines from the Diocese of Lafayette which mandates that parents review the Church's teachings regarding the sacrament of Confirmation. As stated before, the development of our faith is a never-ending process, and Catholic parents should always be willing to refresh their knowledge and develop a further understanding of these most holy sacraments.
Year 1 Confirmation Program Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Thelma Bernard Contact information: Call church office (337-937-8324)
Year 1: In addition to registering as a Year 1 candidate with the directors of the Year 1 Confirmation program, each candidate must register for and attend a required number of LifeNights and must participate in mandatory service projects during Year 1. All first-year candidates must sign in for Sunday Mass and LifeNights.
Year 2 Confirmation Program Co-Directors: Mrs. Janice Morvant Mrs. Jackie Bernard Mrs. Lisa Duhon Assistants: Mr. Glenn Oliva, Mr. Earl "Boo" & Mrs. Billie Landry, Amy Bernard, Kayla Raffray, and Amber Sims Contact information: Call church office (337-937-8470)
Year 2: After registering as a Year 2 candidate with the directors of the Year 2 Confirmation program, the candidate must register for and attend the required number of LifeNights, attend all scheduled ROC (Rite of Confirmation) sessions, and attend a mandatory one-day Confirmation retreat. All second-year candidates must sign in for Sunday Mass and LifeNights. |
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First Holy Communion Also prepares candidates for First Holy Confession Mrs. Frances T. Toups, Coordinator Email: ftoups@ololcatholic.com
Although most children make their First Holy Confession and First Holy Communion in 2nd grade, it is not unusual for an older child to enroll in the sacramental preparation program. Please call the office (937-6888) if you have any questions regarding our sacramental programs.
Our guidelines stipulate that sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Lourdes requires at least two (2) consecutive years of religious education. Attendance at all on-site classes and parent meetings is mandatory during First Holy Communion Years 1 and 2. Regarding absences: A doctor's excuse is required when a candidate is absent from an on-site class. After meeting/speaking with the parents, the pastor to determine whether a make-up class will be scheduled.
Year 1: Regardless of a child's age, a first-year candidate must register in his/her current religious education grade level, complete all work in the K-5 home-study textbook with a parent/guardian, and attend all scheduled on-site Sunday Sessions during Year 1 of his/her candidacy. The child must sign in weekly for Sunday Mass if a Year 1 sign-in sheet is provided. Older children must participate in the religious education program that is appropriate for their age group. If the child was not baptized here at Our Lady of Lourdes, the parent will have to obtain and submit a current, certified certificate of Holy Baptism for our files.
Year 2: Regardless of a child's age, a second-year candidate must register in the religious education program appropriate for his/her age group, attend all scheduled Thursday evening sacramental preparation classes and all scheduled Sunday Sessions, and sign in for Sunday Holy Mass throughout his/her second year of sacramental preparation. If the child was not baptized here at Our Lady of Lourdes, the parent will have to obtain and submit a current, certified certificate of Holy Baptism for our files.
Parents of a First Holy Communion candidate are expected to attend scheduled parent meetings during both years of sacramental preparation. This is done in accordance with guidelines from the Diocese of Lafayette which mandates that parents review the Church's teachings regarding the Sacraments of Holy Confession and Holy Communion and take an active role in the child's preparation. As stated before, the development of our faith is a never-ending process, and Catholic parents should always be willing to refresh their knowledge and develop a further understanding of these most holy sacraments. |
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2009-2010 schedule of Thursday evening sacramental prep classes for Year 2 candidates in Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5 and Grades 6-8: Welcome Session: November 5 Confession classes: November 19 December 3 December 17 January 7 Communion classes: February 4 February 18 March 4 March 18
Rehearsal for First Communion Mass: Monday, April 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (a parent must accompany his/her child to the rehearsal)
First Communion Mass: Thursday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. (A finger-food reception will be held in the parish hall after the First Communion Mass. Families of First Communion candidates should RSVP using the blue RSVP postcard or a phone call to the office.) |
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2009-2010 Year 2 "One:Eight" Confirmation Sessions will be held in the parish hall from 3:00-5:00 p.m.: September 13, Parent/Candidate Meeting October 4, Candidate/Sponsor Meeting November 1 December 6 January 10 February 7 March 6
Confirmation Retreat: TBA
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on April 18 |