At Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, religious education means much more than just Sunday School.  We view religious education as an ongoing, lifetime commitment not only to learning about our Catholic Faith, but to sharing that Faith with others.  Our Lady of the Lakes Parish provides religious education for all age levels and all walks of life.

CCD: Our CCD program provides a comprehensive, structured program of religious education for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.  Sacramental preparation classes are 2nd grade (First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion) and 8th grade (Confirmation).  All of our CCD teachers are volunteers who have completed diocesan courses of instruction and received Catechist certification from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. For more information about our CCD program, please contact MaryEtta Filotei (Director of Religious Education) at 724-265-3284 ext. 402, or Mary Ann Miller (Director of Faith Formation) at 724-265-4040 ext. 302.

Youth Ministry:  Our parish youth group provides continuing religious education for high school students in 9th through 12th grade, combining discussion of relevant current events with community service projects and activities.  Members of the youth group are encouraged to become involved in parish ministries, activities, and events.  For more information about our youth group, please contact Mary Ann Miller (Director of Faith Formation) at 724-265-4040 ext. 302.

R.C.I.A.:  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic Faith and way of life.   For more information about this process, of if you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact Beverly Michael-Higgins, our RCIA coordinator, at (724) 265-4579, or speak to Fr. Jim.

Vacation Bible School:   Shortly after the close of school each June, our Vacation Bible School (VBS) swings into action with a 5-day session designed to present Jesus to children in a fun-filled way.  Combining lessons and stories from the Bible with a variety of arts and crafts, snacks, and outdoor games and activities, this program is open to children of all faiths, ages 3 - 11.  Many of our former VBS campers and youth group members volunteer their time and talents assisting our CCD staff to make this an educational and entertaining start of summer vacation.  For more information about our Vacation Bible School program, please contact MaryEtta Filotei (Director of Religious Education) at 724-265-3284 ext. 402.