Note for returning parents (Year 2)- OMGC Confirmation 2011-2012

Greetings Returning families!

I hope your families have been enjoying a blessed and relaxing summer.

It will soon be that time of the year; school supply shopping,
meetings, homework, or in other words, just very busy.  But that also
means it’s time for the second year of confirmation classes to begin.

We will be kicking off the confirmation year on Sunday, September
18th, 2011 with a "Welcome Back" meeting.  We will begin at 4:00 p.m.


This meeting is for both candidates and parents (Please plan for at
least one parent to attend).  Light snacks/refreshments will be
provided.

I am aware that your schedules are often hectic and I would like to
thank you ahead of time for making the time to come out to meetings
like these.  I truly value your time, which is why I always do my best
to make this and all parent meetings as enjoyable and informative as I
can.

What we will be covering at the meeting:
• Filling out the new registration form
• Together we will go over expectations/guidelines/fees
• Prayer/Reflection for parents and teens
• & Interview sign-up times
• You will receive the calendar for the year

The team and I will be working again be working this fall so that your
entire family will get the most out of this upcoming year.  Looking
forward to seeing you and your teen very soon.

If you have questions regarding the Confirmation Preparation Process,
please feel free to contact me at omgc.confirmation@gmail.com or (323)
664-2111, ext. 115.


Yours in Christ,

John Paul Ramirez 
Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministry

Letter of invitation for new parents- Confirmation 2011-2012

Our Mother of Good Counsel Church 

High School Confirmation Process

2060 N. Vermont Avenue

Los Angeles, CA  90027

Tel: (323) 664-2111 Fax: (323) 664-0556

www.omogc.org

July 12^th, 2011

Dear parent(s),

My name is John Paul Ramirez, I am the Confirmation/Youth Ministry Coordinator for OMGC parish. 

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Confirmation preparation is a required two-year process undertaken by high school students (usually freshmen and sophomores) at their home parish. It is a process in Christian maturity based on the belief that adolescents are at a significant point in their faith journey as they’re beginning to establish a personal faith identity.           

Our goal is to form disciples. Through this sacramental preparation, teens are given the opportunity to learn about their faith, enjoy fellowship with peers, and become fully initiated into the universal Catholic faith community as witnesses of God’s love for the world.  The Confirmation process is one that attempts to take the high school teen through a learning process that allows him or her to experience his or her faith through catechesis, active sharing with other candidates, and experiencing the many aspects of parish life.

We will kick off the 2011-2012 Confirmation year with a mandatory New Parent/ Candidate orientation on Sunday, September 18^th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Augustine Center (Parish Hall).

*This will include an overview of the process, expectations and a chance to meet one another. A final schedule will also be given.

If you are interested in the OMGC Confirmation process, please complete and return the attached registration form to be filled out completely out by a parent or guardian, a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate (if he/she wasn’t baptized at OMGC) and payment to the parish office as soon as possible. Registration fee is $100 per student and $150 per family (After September 15: $120/student, $175/family).  In case of financial need, please let me know.  No family will be denied religious education because of an inability to pay.

If you have questions regarding the Confirmation Preparation Process, please feel free to contact me at omgc.confirmation@gmail.com or (323) 664-2111, ext. 115.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I look forward to meeting you and your teenager soon.

Yours in Christ,

John Paul Ramirez                                                                                                                        

Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministry

February 2011

OMGC High School Confirmation

Confirmation sessions are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the St. Augustine Center, followed by the 6 p.m. Mass.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, February 13^th - Session with Year 1 and 2

Sunday, February 20^th - No Session Today

Saturday, February 26^th-Service Opportunity –St. Vincent De Paul Monthly Luncheon  (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the St. Augustine Center.

Sunday, February 27^th - Session with Year 1 and their sponsors

OMGC Youth Ministry News (Grades 8^th-12^th)

This month’s youth night will be on: Friday, February 25^th at 7 p.m.

What are “Youth Nights”? The past couple of months, teens (about to enter Confirmation, those already in the process, and those who have already been confirmed) have been coming to “hang out” and “chill” one evening a month in the parish hall.  Teens are invited to join us for these evenings of good wholesome fellowship, prayer and fun.  It is open to all youth, so feel free to bring a friend.
We try and do something different and creative every month.        

*This month’s youth night will feature a special performance,


“Me, my Anti-drug”, a story about making better decisions.  It is a free show and will be performed by some OMGC school alum and friends.  Parents are welcome to come, stay and enjoy the show.

$5 Suggested Donation | Snacks & Drinks will be sold.

Doors open @ 7pm & show starts promptly @ 7:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

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OMGC Youth Group is going to Youth Day!

What is Youth Day?

Youth Day is an annual celebration at the Anaheim Convention Center for 15,000 Catholic high school youth in the archdiocese and beyond.  It consists of great music, rallies, workshops and liturgy. This year, Youth Day will be on Thursday, March 17^th, 2011. 

If you would like to attend, please let John Paul know by Feb. 15^th, he may be reached at 323-664-2111 ext. 115 or by email at omgc.confirmation@gmail.com.

WE WELCOME DONATIONS! If you would like to make a contribution to show your support for Youth Ministry, please write a check payable to OMGC, earmarking it for “Youth Ministry.”

Check us out on facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/omgcyouthministry

January

OMGC High School Confirmation

Confirmation sessions are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the St. Augustine Center, followed by the six o’clock Mass.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday, January 16^th- No Session Today

Sunday, January 23^rd-Session with Year 2

Saturday, January 28^th-Service Opportunity –St. Vincent De Paul Monthly Luncheon (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) in the St. Augustine Center.

Sunday, January 30^th- No Session Today

OMGC Youth Ministry News (Ages 13-18)

A big thank you to all those who supported our Poinsettia Sale fundraiser.  We were able to raise about $450.00 to help cover some of our costs, which includes financial aid for registration fees and retreat/bus expenses.  God bless you! We look forward to providing your poinsettia needs for next year too!

“Youth Nights” are here!  In the past two months, teens have been coming to “hang out” and “chill” one evening a month in the parish hall.  Teens are invited to join us for these evenings of good wholesome fellowship, prayer and fun.  It is open to all high-school youth, so bring a friend.  Parents welcome to stay, bring a snack or chaperone.

Last month’s activities included: playing Wii games on the projector screen, table games, a lavish potluck, a gift exchange, some indoor basketball and a special live performance by one of our own teens.

This month’s youth night will be: Friday, January 21^st at 7 p.m.  (Come watch the Lakers Game with us!) Bring a snack to share, we hope to see you there!

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