OLS Faith Formation

What if I told you that everything in the story of our salvation—Adam and Eve, the Ten Commandments, Jesus dying on the Cross—all began with a war? Long before the world began, there was a war; not on Earth, but in Heaven! Mighty St. Michael and his angels battled the devil and his army, and when the dust settled, the devil was thrown down out of Heaven. But the war didn’t end there… it followed h...

🎙️ Buckle up, because this isn’t your typical kind of Catholic podcast. In this episode, Mr. Haines drops a truth bomb: being Catholic means you’re at war — a real war. Not with swords or lasers, but one that’s fought in your heart, your mind, and your will. From the war in heaven to your daily fight to do what’s right, this episode reveals how the spiritual life is sometimes more like a battlefie...

Explaining a few key things you'll find in this Calendar for the 2025/26 Catechetical year. I don't go over every day, but just a couple of notable ones, and offer a couple of explanations.  See the chapter menu in the player, or the time codes below for the major segments of this quick little podcast. 00:26 Mandatory Events and Key Dates 02:22 Zoom Meetings and Requirements 04:13 Special Required...

In this final, and crucial update before the opening of this Catechetical year, let's take five minute to talk about:: Opening Day Online Class, and what to expect next  Communications "glitch"

Kickoff to Virtual Faith Formation: Engaging Young Minds at OLS In this podcast Tim, the Faith Formation coordinator at Our Lady of the Snows Parish, addresses the shift to a virtual Faith Formation Program, highlighting its benefits and why it's tailored to the needs of today's young students.  I explain the upcoming opening day logistics, emphasizing the importance of regular Mass attendance, an...

This is a podcast version of the letter you received with some important information you need to know before beginning the registration process. You'll see there are also chapter markers (listed below) in this episode, to help you navigate the various topics. CHAPTERS : 00:51 Step 1: Family Registration 01:58 Fill-In ALL Information 03:41 Parent Meetings Getting Much Easier 05:14 Step 2: Registrat...