The mission of Our Lady of Good Counsel’s CCF program is to proclaim Christ’s message and help students apply it to their lives to foster community, prayer, worship, and the desire to serve the Lord.

“Catholic education refers to the totality of the Church’s efforts to make disciples, to help all believe that Jesus is the Son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, in order to build up the body of Christ.” (CF. CCC 4)

An integral part of Catholic Education is catechesis. “Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of the Christian life.” (CCC 5)

Our Catholic Christian Formation (CCF) for children and youth is divided into two sections:

• Elementary CCF: Grades PreK-6 
• Junior High CCF: Grades 7-8

Faith formation for high school students (grades 9-12), as well as social activities and service opportunities for junior high students (grades 6-8), is offered by OLGC’s Youth Ministry.

OLGC's 2025-26 Religious Education CCF Registration is now open!

Registration is now open for Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Catholic Christian Formation (CCF) religious education program!

The mission of Our Lady of Good Counsel’s CCF program is to proclaim Christ’s message and help students apply it to their lives to foster community, prayer, worship, and the desire to serve the Lord. 

Registration Information:

Online registration and payments made on the website and through Faith Direct:

Register Now 

Tuition Fees* 

CCF Grades K-8: 
$200 = 1 child
$375 = 2 children
$400 = 3 children or more

Sacramental Supplies for In-person and Homeschool students: 
$105 = for every child in Grade 2 or Emmaus preparing for First Eucharist
$105 = for every child in Grade 8 preparing for Confirmation

Catechists with children in the program have no CCF Registration and sacramental fees. (Catechist Application found below)

Program Information

Elementary CCF (Grades K-6)

• Provides comprehensive faith formation for children in Grades K-6.
• Includes Family Faith Formation Events.
• Offers sacramental catechesis for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
• First Eucharist preparation begins in Grade 1 and is a two-year program.
• For 2025-26 and beyond, Year 1 Confirmation preparation includes 6th graders.
• Classes meet in person on scheduled Saturday mornings:
  Session 1: 8:30–10:00 AM
  Session 2: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (Session 1 will be filled first).
• Homeschool option available (see registration form).

Junior High CCF (Grades 7-8)

• Focuses on living the Catholic Christian faith and connecting it to everyday life.
• Provides comprehensive faith formation for students in Grades 7-8.
• Confirmation preparation is a two-year program:
  For 2025-26, Year 1 Confirmation preparation includes 6th and 7th graders.
  Confirmation takes place in the fall of 8th grade.

• For 7-8th grade, classes meet in person on scheduled Sunday evenings from 6:15–7:45 PM.
• Large Group Sessions focusing on preparation for Confirmation (3 for 7th Grade and 2 for 8th Grade) take place on Monday evenings in DeSales Hall.
• Homeschool option available (see registration form).

Important Dates:

CCF Catechist Meeting: Tuesday, August 19th 7pm
CCF Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 27 7pm
CCF Homeschool Parent Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd 7pm
CCF 1st Day K-6: Saturday, Sept 6th 
CCF 1st Day 7-8: Sunday Sept. 7th 

  *If you have financial difficulties with registration fees, please contact eclomera@olgcva.org

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Catechists Needed! 

This fall at OLGC, over 300 children and young people will sign up to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation.  

We are looking for adults and high schoolers with a desire to teach and we provide you with training, materials, and support throughout the year.

We have our Catechist Meeting and Walkthrough on Tuesday, August 19th with classes beginning September 6th. 

 Similar to last year, we are waiving the registration and sacramental fees for Catechists that are teaching CCF and have students in the program. 

 If you know anyone who would be interested in being a catechist, please let us know!

 Thank you in advance for your consideration, time, and commitment to the growth of Christ's church; this mission is dependent on our Catechists.

 

"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Catechist Application 2025-26 Here:

https://www.olgcva.org/faith-formation/children-youth/catechist-application-2025-26 

Resources:
CCF Parent Handbook 2024-25