Registration

Registration for the 2026–2027 Religious Education (CCF) program  will open on May 5, 2026 at 8 am 

OLGC Religious Education (CCF) Tuition Fees: PAY HERE

1 Student - $250
2 Students - $425
3 or more Students - $550

Sacramental - $105 per child (2nd grade or 8th grade) 

Those electing to teach at home, will be charged an $110 fee, this will cover all the testing that will be required during the year in person for your child in order to make sure they're on track for the next grade and or sacrament. Books and materials can also be provided at cost. 

Class Change from In-Person to At Home

Once your child has been signed up for in person, you may not switch to an at home program for a refund. If you elect to unenroll in person and switch to an at home plan, you will be required to pay the additional $110 fee and will not be refunded the in-person cost due to data entry and administrative work. Extreme circumstances will be reviewed. 

Early Bird: Has ended for the 2026-2027 school year. Last day was June 30th, 2026. Please contact us for any questions. 

Classes will begin on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and will follow this schedule:
Lower School: Kindergarten–5th Grade: Sundays, 3:15–4:30 pm

CCF Spanish Program: Sundays, 3:15: - 4:30 pm

followed by the Youth Mass at 5pm
 
Upper School: 6th Grade - 8th Grade: Sundays, 6:30–7:45 PM

pay Here

2026-2027 OLGC CCF Overview

Required

Welcome Religious Education Sunday School Program

The first day of class is September 13, 2026. It will begin with an open house from 3 - 4:30 pm, and families will have the chance to see the classroom and meet their child's catechist.
CCF Handbooks will be handed out, to be returned the following class. 

Payments not received by September 4th, 2026, without prior written notice to the Office of Faith Formation, may have their registration(s) pulled.  

Checks may be dropped off at the parish office or paid online by clicking HERE. Inability to Pay Exceptional Circumstances: Please contact the OLGC Office of Faith Formation plaing@olgcva.org

If you're interested in being a Catechist or a Volunteer this coming school year, please email Patty Laing

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE: $200 till the end of June, 2026. Increase to $250 July 1st. 
 

Additional Information when signing up

For the 2026–2027 Religious Education (CCF) school year, Our Lady of Good Counsel will not offer a separate homeschool catechetical program. We invite families to join our in-person classes on Sunday afternoons.

Families providing catechesis at home should submit their preparation plan no later than August 1st, 2026. To meet diocesan sacramental preparation requirements, during a sacramental prep year, your student will be required student review in person to verify they're on track to receive the sacrament if you elect to homeschool. 

We emphasize in-person formation to foster parish fellowship and encourage children’s participation in parish life. We encourage all families to attend Mass on Sundays and participate regularly in our religious education program.

Let us know if you elect to teach your own student. If you should need a textbook or materials, they can be made available to you at cost in addition to the $110 at home fee.

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Parent / Legal Guardian #1 

Are you registered at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish?required
Marital Statusrequired

Parent or Legal Guardian #2

Marital Statusrequired

Home Address

Student Inforamtion 

Please type NMN if no middle name.​
Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format
Has this child attended Religious Education at OLGC before?required
What grade(s) has your child been enrolled in FORMAL Catholic faith formation/religious education (i.e., in a Catholic parish or Catholic school)? Please check all that apply.required
Has (s)he been baptized? A copy of your child's baptismal certificate must be submitted to the Office of Faith Formation.required
Has (s)he received 1st Reconciliation?required
Has (s)he celebrated 1st Eucharist? A copy of your child's 1st Eucharist certificate must be submitted to the Office of Faith Formation.required
Has (s)he received Confirmation? A copy of your child's Confirmation certificate must be submitted to the Office of Faith Formation.required
Does your child have any learning disability, behavioral or health related conditions we need to know about?required

Rules for the 2026-2027 Religious Education Program at Our Lady of Good Counsel 

Attendance Policy

We all want our children to get the most out of Faith Formation and sacramental preparation which requires regular attendance. We also appreciate how difficult juggling family calendars can be and the likelihood of illnesses. 

To find a balance, we are going to increase the number of excused absences to six classes per year before a meeting with the pastor or possible sacramental review. Pastoral discretion and flexibility will always be exercised in serious circumstances and/or illness. 

EARLY DISMISSALS & INCLEMENT WEATHER

Early dismissals done by the Office of Faith Formation will be sent via our email alert system. If you need to pick up your child early, a 24 hour notice prior to class is required. 

In case of inclement weather, OLGC follows Fairfax County Public Schools for class cancellations. 

DRESS CODE & USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students should dress comfortably according to the weather, but modesty in dress should always be maintained. Articles of clothing with inappropriate images or sayings (drugs, alcohol, profanity, weapons) are not permitted. Short shorts, ripped shorts, leggings, bare midriffs, (girls) or low hanging pants (boys) are not permitted. Pajamas are unacceptable. Hats must be removed before entering the building. Students and parents who bring cell phones to class must keep these devices turned off and out of sight. Smart watches and similar devices must also be turned off and out of sight. At no time during class are students permitted to use these devices, unless the catechist requires it for a specific activity. Otherwise, all devices must be turned off. Failure to comply may result in the confiscation of these devices with the parents having to pick it up from the Office of Faith Formation.

CLASSROOM POLICIES

Students are reminded that all property and possessions found in the classroom are to be left untouched. Desks are not to be moved from their allocated position. No food or drink, including chewing gum is allowed in the classrooms because of food allergies. Items that could cause injury to a student or others (including dangerous toys) are not permitted in the building. Every student has the right and privilege to learn in a classroom where students are well behaved. Similarly, every catechist has the right to teach in such an environment. In the event a student does not exhibit proper behavior, the catechist will call upon the head of the program to remove the child from the classroom. If the child is unable to refrain from the improper behavior, the Pastor will enlist the support of the parents to rectify the situation. Students and catechists must comply with the prevailing Center for Disease Control & Prevention and Diocesan guidelines to keep our students and staff healthy and safe.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

All program employees, staff and volunteers who have direct contact with children are subject to a background check, completion of a VIRTUS seminar and compliance with the Diocesan Office of Protection of Children & Young People (OPCYP). OLGC Religious Education program participates in and adheres to the Safe Environment Training Program – Circle of Grace. This program provide age appropriate lessons on the topic of personal safety. Catechists in the program are responsible for administering these lessons, the curriculum for which is provided by the Arlington Diocese.

Medication and Medical Emergencies Policy

The OLGC Office of Faith Formation staff and volunteers will not store, supervise, or administer any medications to students, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, or emergency medications such as EpiPens. The only care that may be provided on-site is basic first aid, including the use of ice packs, bandages, and other immediate, non-invasive measures.

Parents or guardians are responsible for making any necessary arrangements if their child has medical conditions that may require medication or specialized care during program hours. This may include remaining on-site or designating a qualified individual to provide such care.

In the event of a medical emergency, Faith Formation staff will immediately contact emergency services (911) to ensure timely, life-saving intervention. Parents or guardians will be notified as soon as possible following the call to emergency services.

Safety, Fire and Other Emergency Drills

The school building will be secured during religious education classes. ∙ Side and emergency doors are locked at all times. All students, parents and adult volunteers must enter and exit via the school lobby only. ∙ The school lobby is staffed by the RE staff and volunteers. In the event that the RE Staff and office volunteers must assist in a classroom, the lobby doors will be locked until the RE Staff/volunteers are able to return. Annual Drills: Each year the RE Staff, volunteers, and students will complete a fire drill and a shelter-in-place drill. ∙ The drill procedures will be explained to the students by classroom volunteers. ∙ All students, visitors, volunteers and staff must participate in the drills. ∙ The drills will be pre-announced: parent(s) will receive notification of these drills in an email.

Tuition and Refund Policy

Tuition for the Religious Education Program covers the full academic year and supports program materials, administrative costs, and formation resources. Registration reserves a student’s place in the program and allows for proper planning of catechists, classrooms, and supplies. Payment MUST be received by September 4th, 2026 to avoid interruption in the program. 

Tuition Cost: 

OLGC Religious Education Tuition Fees: PAY HERE

1 Student - $250
2 Students - $425
3 or more Students - $550

Home Plan Fee- $110 

Additional Fees

Sacramental - $105 per child (2nd grade or 8th grade) 

Tuition Fees waived for Catechist children attending

Refund Policy

  • Tuition is non-refundable once registration is completed.

Class Change from In-Person to At Home

Once your child has been signed up for in person, you may not switch to an at home program for a refund. If you elect to unenroll and switch to an at home plan, you will be required to pay the additional $110 fee and will not be refunded the in-person cost. 

Program Dismissal or Suspension
In the event that a student is suspended or dismissed from the program due to failure to comply with attendance, behavioral expectations, or program policies, no portion of tuition will be refunded.

Inability to Pay Exceptional Circumstances: Please contact the OLGC Office of Faith Formation religiouseducation@olgcva.org

Parent Orientation

In September, first day of class, the Faith Formation Office will host an Open House for all families. Come and see our school, meet your catechists and we will go over what we will be covering during the year, classroom visits, expectations and more. We ask all families to attend the Open House.

Circle of Grace

Circle of Grace® is a facilitated discussion and conforms to the USCCB requirement for the training of children in Catholic youth programs in the Diocese of Arlington. It is a licensed product requiring more involvement from the OPCYP in implementation.

DROP-OFF
Children must be dropped off at the Upper School entrance. Children should not walk alone from the parking lot. Please park in a designated space and walk your child to the entrance doors. Staff or volunteers will be present to assist with entry. 

PICK-UP
Parents/guardians must park and wait at the Upper School entrance. At the end of class, Faith Formation staff or volunteers will allow parents/guardians into the building to pick up their children directly from the classroom.

For the safety of all children, staff, and the school community, children will not be dismissed to walk to the parking lot on their own. All parents/guardians will be verified at the classroom before a child is released.
 

BUILDING AFTER CLASSES BEGIN
In order to eliminate disturbances during classes and to avoid un-welcomed strangers inside the school building, only staff members and hall monitors are permitted inside once classes begin, unless otherwise reviewed by OLGC Faith Formation Staff. Parents must leave once classes begin. Parents are not permitted in the building unless prior approved by staff. 

2026-2027 Religious Education Rules required

Parental Permissions

Parental Permission and Liability Release: As parent/legal guardian of the participant names above, I give my permission for my children listed above to participate fully in Faith Formation activities at Our Lady of Good Counsel and for my contact information to be shared with their catechists between September 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027. I agree to indemnify and hereby release the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and his successors in office, as well as the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and all Diocesan clergy, employees, volunteers, and participating parishes and schools from any and all liability, claims, demands for personal injury, sickness and death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned of the participant resulting from said participant’s involvement in the above mentioned event (including transportation to and from the event). Furthermore, I on behalf of the participant hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expenses resulting from said participant’s involvement in the above described event.

Informed Consent to Medical Treatment: I request that in my absence the above-named minor be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Dentistry or other such licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the above minor. I have not been given a guarantee as to the results of examination or treatment. I authorize the hospital or medical facility to dispose of any specimen or tissue taken from the above-named minor. I assume full responsibility for all costs of such treatment. Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home due to medical, disciplinary, or other reasons, I do hereby assume responsibility for the participant’s transportation home and any costs related thereto.

Photo, Press, Audio, and Electronic Media Release: I authorize the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, its parishes, its schools and/or the Arlington Catholic Herald to use and publish my child’s photograph, video and/or audio recording along with their name identifying them for educational, news stories, illustration and/or marketing purposes.

I understand and hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the participant’s involvement in the above described event and I freely execute this Acknowledgement with full knowledge of its content.

Please indicate below your consent for:

Photo, Press, Audio, and Electronic Media Release Consent*required

The electronic signature below is treated by Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish as a physical, handwritten signature on a paper document.

You also consent that your email address will be uploaded to the 2026-2027 email communication line, which you must stay subscribed to for the school year to receive important updates within the program. 
 

Checks may be dropped off at the parish office or paid online by clicking HERE. 
Inability to Pay Exceptional Circumstances: Please contact the OLGC Office of Faith Formation religiouseducation@olgcva.org