Church
Information

Our Mission

OLGC School
National Blue Ribbon School

Lifelong Faith Formation (CCF)

Parish Staff

Ministries

Liturgy

Other Spiritual Life Activities

Social Justice & Outreach

Social Activities

Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Ways to Contribute Financially

Parish & Finance Councils

Directions & Site Plan

Bulletins

History: Parish
Oblate

Emergency Preparedness

Daily Mass Readings & Reflections

Youth Ministry

Boy Scouts
The Boy Scout program at O.L.G.C. provides the nationally sanctioned Boy Scout and Cub Scout Program. It is open to all young men starting in First Grade through the age of 18. All boys are welcome although most are from OLGC Parish. The Boy Scouts meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 P.M. Grade level Cub Scout Dens meet 1-2 times a month as a Den and once a month with the Pack.

CYO Sports
O.L.G.C. is an active participant in the Northern Virginia Junior Catholic Youth Organization sports program. Approximately 200 boys and girls take part in the basketball program. An instructional House League for 4th and 5th graders is offered where everyone makes the team and is assured of 2 quarters of play per game. The games are played in the OLGC gym. Children in grades 6th through 8th may participate in the CYO League which plays other parishes. There are usually 2 boys teams and 2 girls teams per grade. The other CYO sports that OLCC participates in are Track & Field (Fall meet for 5th through 8th grade, Spring meet for 3rd through 8th grade), Cross-Country (5th through 8th grade), Girls' Softball (4th through 8th grade), and Boys' Baseball (7th & 8th grade). All programs are open to all parish youth.

Girl Scouts
Girls of the parish are invited to join one of the many Brownie or Girl Scout troops at O.L.G.C. There are troops for grades 1 through 8.

OLGC TEENS (Jr. High and High School Program)
Christy Bishop, Director, and Anthony Macri, Associate Director (703) 896-7409

OLGC TEENS - WHY WE ARE HERE.
The OLGC Youth Ministry program, through a deeper exploration of our relationship with God, neighbor, and ourselves, recognizes the uniqueness and capabilities of each teen, strives to enable teens to lead responsible and productive lives, to make smart and good life decisions, and to successfully meet the demands and the challenges of tomorrow's society. This is accomplished through social, spiritual and service activities. The group is open to registered young people in grades 6-12; with separate Junior High (gr 6, 7 & 8) and High School (gr 9-12) programs.

  • HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY - Open to high school students grades 9-12, we offer a wide selection of activities, outings and events and provide a safe and fun environment for teens to get to know each other, themselves, and God. From weekly Sunday NightLife meetings to trips and retreats and service opportunities, we really do offer something for everyone. "Click on Registration Form here." Questions? Email Christy or Anthony or call 703.896.7409. Click here for High School Youth Ministry's Upcoming Events.

  • JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY - Open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders, we offer Third Thursday Junior High NightLife meetings and a variety of social events and outings. Click on Registration Form here. Questions? Email Christy or Anthony or call 703.896.7409. Click here for Junior High Youth Ministry's Upcoming Events.

    SOME OF WHAT WE DO
  • HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT: Held early in the school year – meet new people and start the year off right with our Lock-In retreat experience!

  • HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT: Held in the Spring every year. This retreat will help connect teens with their friends, themselves, and God. .

  • WORKCAMP - We offer two WorkCamp experiences:

    • For our high school students (current 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders), HIGH SCHOOL WORKCAMP is a week-long trip to a destination where we live, work, and share our faith together. For 2011, we plan to travel to Canonsburg, Pennsylvania with 50 teens and 10 adult leaders. Our information and registration meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2010 at 7:00p in DeSales Hall. Questions? Email Christy or Anthony or call 703.896.7409.

    • For our junior high students (current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders), JUNIOR HIGH WORKCAMP is a local community service half-week to be held in July 2011. Join us for this great service outreach experience! More information on this experience will be released later in the year.

  • NIGHTLIFE - This is our regularly scheduled gathering during the school year. We gather together to play games, meet with friends, share our faith, and discuss topics relevant to your life. Junior High meets on the Third Thursday of each month, while High School meets weekly each Sunday evening.

  • TEEN MASS - The JrHigh and High School youth are invited to celebrate the Eucharist together on the second Sunday of the month at the 5:30 Mass. It is a great chance to gather with your peers and show the congregation the awesome and vibrant faith of our teens. Get involved as a lector, usher, altar server, member of the choir, or just be present to each other in the congregation.

  • SMALL GROUP FORMATION - Maybe coming to NightLife is not your thing, or you just don’t have time Sunday night, but you still want the chance to explore your faith and share it with friends. Small group formation is a great way for this to take place. Meeting times and location would be determined by the group’s needs and availability. It could be Seasonal (Lent/Advent) or year long. Bible Study, Guided Reflection, Prayer Group, etc. or based on special talents and interests (knitting, art, cooking, running, you name it!).

  • ADVENTURE NIGHTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS - Watch the bulletin for details on our special events just for you! We will be scheduling regular outings for lots of fun. The more the merrier so come with friends!