Religious Education Program (REP)

Thank you for your interest in Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP).  REP partners with parents to develop their children’s faith and to foster their personal relationship with Jesus. We serve families with children in 1^st through 8^th grades who are not attending Catholic School.

2024-25 REP begins with Book Pick-Up Tuesday, September 3, from 5-6 pm, in the Gathering Place. To view/download the 2024-25 REP Calendar, click HERE.

In Person Sessions:

Grades 1-4 meet in person weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Elementary School Building

Grades 5-8 meet in person 2 times per month on Tuesdays from 6:30 -8:00 pm in the Middle School Building

Grades 1-8 attend Mass Tuesdays together from 6:00-6:30 pm for the first and last class and the first Tuesday of the month in the Church. All parents are welcome!

Family Home Study: If our in-person class schedule does not work for your family

Contact Patty McCarthy to discuss your student’s needs. We work with you and your student to find the best option based on your student’s and family’s needs.

Registration:

To register your child/children for the upcoming year, please CLICK HERE.

If you have questions, or require additional information regarding Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program, please contact:

Patty McCarthy
(phone) 847-253-5353 x262
(email) faithformation@olwparish.org

Families registering for REP are encouraged to register with Our Lady of the Wayside but it is not required. We accept students from outside the parish, too.

Please submit copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate (if new to our parish), and pay for the classes at the time of online registration.

Thank you for choosing the REP program at Our Lady of the Wayside. We look forward to assisting your child on his/her faith journey.

REP Classes weave together

Catholic doctrine, Scripture, Christian living, and prayer in an integrated approach. Volunteer catechists use a variety of age appropriate methods (using a grade-appropriate textbook, discussion, role playing, audio visuals, and group projects) to encourage their students to explore religious truths and invite a close relationship with Jesus. Various forms of prayer experiences are incorporated into the curriculum to help children develop their relationship with God.

Service opportunities

Our students participate in service opportunities to encourage their care of others and a greater awareness of Catholic social justice themes. Parent are also asked to serve with activities including: assistance with homework, volunteering to help with traffic management and as hall monitors, teaching REP classes as catechists, and helping with special events.