News & Upcoming Events
The Faith Formation office is closed the month of July
Sacraments
Please call the Faith Formation Office 651-484-2777.
Elementary - Family Faith – is an innovative K-5 Catholic religious education program. Based on the principle that “Parents are the primary educators in the faith”.
Junior High Program – For sixth through eighth grade, non-parochial school students.
Confirmation Program - This is a one year program. The program is for students in 9th grade or other grades if not confirmed already. They are confirmed in the fall after the one year program. Students in both the public and Catholic high schools participate in the Confirmation program. ^top
Youth Ministry - Junior and Senior High programs.
Children's Liturgy of the Word - On weekends during the 5pm, 9 and 11 am masses, children in grades 1-4 are invited to participate in their own Liturgy of the Word with a number of adult and teen facilitators. No registration necessary, please call the Faith Formation office 651-484-2777 for more information. ^top
SP.R.ED. (Special Religious Education) - This program ministers to persons with special needs on the adolescent and adult level. It meets two times monthly, the second and fourth Tuesday, beginning the fourth Tuesday of September through early May. It is a program available to all persons with special needs. It was developed to give them an experience of Christian love and friendship. Please call 651-484-2777 for information. ^top
Adult Education Opportunities – Our parish offers a variety of programs throughout the year. Check out the Adult Ed page or Call the Faith Formation office 651-484-2777 and ask for the Adult Education Coordinator. ^top
The Journey to Becoming Catholic:
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
A weekly process that explores the Catholic faith tradition. The process is designed for adults baptized in another faith tradition or who are not baptized, who are interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith tradition. At St. Odilia parish, the R.C.I.A. meets from fall through Easter on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM. If you or someone you know are interested, please call Sr. Penny Dunn at 651-484-2777 ^top
Volunteer Opportunities
Ministry – We welcome parents and non-parents alike to be an active part of Faith Formation programs in order to provide children, teens and adults with a strong example of faith. They benefit from this ministry and so do you. Through the opportunities listed below you may work directly with the students, or with other adults, on a regular basis, or only occasionally. For more information call the Faith Formation office at 651-484-2777.
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