Advent Reflection Survey - Reflexiones de Adviento

Our parish is trying to gauge interest in a once-a-week Advent Reflection Series using Zoom.
Please reply to the questions, put in your contact information and submit. Thank you for participating!
 
 
 
Nuestra parroquia está tratando de medir el interés en una Serie Reuniones con Reflexiones de Adviento una vez a la semana usando Zoom.
Por favor de responda a las preguntas, agregue su información de contacto y envíela. ¡Gracias por participar!

Welcome

HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS, PRAY FOR US!

The primary purpose of our Religious Education Program is faith formation. The second purpose of our Religious Education program is sacramental preparation. 

At Holy Guardian Angels, we value life-long learning. We make this journey together with our families, with our friends, and with our community. Part of growing closer to Christ means continually opening our hearts to learning more about the beauty and depth of the Gospel! From our early childhood ministries and Religious Education program, to our active youth group, young adults, and many adult learning opportunities, we strive to constantly move toward growing in our faith!

Please use the sitemap above to find resources for understanding your faith, getting you, or your family involved in parish life, or wondering what is going on at our parish.

If you have any questions about our program, please contact Carol Benda, Religious Education Coordinator, at cbendaEsta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. or 708-927-4017.


Religious Education Office Hours

The Religious Education Office is located in the former St. Louise School building at 1125 Harrison Ave, LaGrange Park, IL 60526.

Please do not stop by the school during the day as it is used by LADSE until 4:30 pm weekdays.  

Click here to view the Religious Education Hours. We are happy to meet with you outside our office times. Please contact the Religious Education office to set up an appointment.  


Registration  

Registration for the 2023-2024  School Year is now CLOSED for Grades 1 - 8. 

 

2023-2024 Religious Education Calendar (pdf version)


Sacramental Preparation

Baptism: Children 5 years of age and younger are considered infants. Please consult the information on Infant Baptism. Children 6 years of age and older must attend class for one year before we will consider Baptism.  (Grades 1 - 8 only)

First Reconciliation: Students are instructed in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before First Holy Communion and are given the opportunity to go to First Confession several months before First Holy Communion.  (Children make their First Reconciliation in Second Grade)
 
First Communion: Student must attend Religious Education classes for TWO YEARS in order to receive First Holy Communion. Older children will be placed in an age-appropriate class; bust still must attend two years before First Holy Communion and  may need to take a monthly supplemental class. (Children make their First Communion in Second Grade)
 
Confirmation: Student must attend Religious Education classes for TWO YEARS in order to receive Confirmation. Older children will be placed in an age-appropriate class. Students must also possess knowledge of faith: Commandments, Sacraments, Bible, Christian Witness. (Children make their Confirmation in Eighth Grade)
 
Adults: (17 years of age & older) who have not received sacraments  are invited to inquire about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) sacramental preparation for Adults. 

Interfaith Community Partners

 

Did you know?  ICP volunteers can drive older adults (60+) to get their Covid vaccines if they have no other way to get there.  Please think about your older adult neighbors who may need help during this difficult time and share ICP's office phone number:  (708) 354-9328

Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide escorted transportation for people 60 and better to get to places like physician appointments and therapies.  We do not charge our clients and ask for suggested donations, when able. 

 Interfaith Community Partners also offers Library Home Delivery Service. 

We need volunteer drivers!  We'll train you via Zoom. We'll work around your busy life.  Background check required.  Find out more about Interfaith Community Partners!

Watch the Video 

https://interfaithcommunitypartners.org/

Re-Opening Our Churches

As you know, Cardinal Cupich recently announced a multi-phased plan for reopening churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Specifically,

  • Phase I allows for parishes to reopen for Baptism, Reconciliation, Weddings and Funerals
  • Phase IA allows for parishes to reopen for private prayer and adoration.
  • Phase II allows for reopening for weekday and weekend Masses for larger groups.

Throughout all these Phases, people will be required to wear masks, use hand sanitizers and maintain 6 feet social distancing.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ...

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      PARISHIONER REOPENING GUIDE       

 

1) Letter to Parishioners asking them to volunteer

2) Sign Up Genius Link for volunteers

3) Training Webinar link
         Reopening Webinar

4) Archdiocese Information Regarding Church Re-Opening
         https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening-training