About Faith Formation at OLG

Our Lady of Grace aims to actively support its parishioners in their faith journey. We offer a variety of youth and adult programs and experiences to help everyone encounter Jesus and foster a relationship with Him and His Church. We invite you to learn more below about our Mission and Discipleship programs at Our Lady of Grace.

Sunday School

Sunday School classes are offered for children ages 3 - 5 (must have reached age 3 by September 1) during the 9:30 AM Mass. Our Sunday School program year typically runs from late September through April or May and follows the Our Lady of Grace School calendar as closely as possible. Click here to learn more!

Elementary School

In addition to Our Lady of Grace School, we demonstrate our commitment to forming our young people by offering 75-minute Religious Education classes to all parish children in Grades 1 - 5, from 6:00 - 7:15 PM on Wednesday evenings. Classes are typically in session from late September through early May, following the Our Lady of Grace School calendar as closely as possible. Click here for more information!

Middle School

Encounter - Our middle school formation program, Encounter, is for youth in Grades 6 - 8 and includes preparation for them to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This program runs throughout the school year, typically on Wednesdays. Click here to learn more about Encounter!

Extreme - Looking to have a night full of games, food, friends, and Jesus? Come to our middle school group, EXTREME! We meet one Friday of each month! Come and bring all your friends! Click here to learn more about EXTREME!

High School

Here at Our Lady of Grace, we believe in meeting teens where they are at, while providing opportunities to encounter Jesus Christ. We try to do this in many ways, one way in particular is through Youth Group! Our Youth Group has opportunities for teens to engage in games, small groups, prayer and so much more. We meet in our NEW Frassati Room (which is located on the first floor of our NEW middle school) from 7:30 - 9:00 PM! Click here for more information and event dates!

1st Holy Communion

Our Lady of Grace welcomes children to prepare for the Sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion beginning in 2nd Grade. Our parish follows the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis norms for the Sacrament of Penance and the celebration of First Holy Communion. Please click here for further details about preparing for these Sacraments. If you need more information about preparation for these Sacraments, please email Stephanie Lloyd.

Young Professionals

Our Lady of Grace welcomes you to join our Young Professionals community (ages 21 - 35)! Our community is here to help young professionals grow both in relationship with Jesus and one another. We primarily do this through small groups, large group events, learning series and retreats. Please join us and invite a friend! Click here to learn more!

Building Amazing Marriages

Navigating life with your best friend is fantastic and challenging. Building Amazing Marriages (BAM) supports marriages by hosting events that enrich our marriages and our family lives. Past events have included date nights like Oktoberfest, Casino Night, Tacos and Trivia, and Celebrate Marriage Dinner. We have also hosted evening book review workshops, full day marriage enrichment seminars, and marriage and parenting series. If you are married, you are part of Building Amazing Marriages at Our Lady of Grace! See you at our next event. Email Amanda Pilon to get connected and join our mailing list! Click here to learn more about BAM.

Adult Formation

Our Lady of Grace has many adult formation opportunities, from Bible studies to prayer groups to Catechism studies. Please check out the Adult Formation page on our website for more information.

Small Groups

Looking for a small Christian community to be known and loved? Our Lady of Grace has a number of small groups currently meeting and more getting started all the time. If you are interested in walking with people and having people walk with you on your Christian journey, please call the Parish Office at 952-929-3317.

Archdiocesan Synod

After three years of prayer and listening, Archbishop Bernard Hebda released his first pastoral letter on “Christ the King” weekend (November 19 - 20, 2022). The letter, You Will Be My Witnesses: Gathered and Sent from the Upper Room, overviews Archbishop Hebda’s vision for a new model to follow to renew the local church community in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. The three priorities mentioned in the letter are small groups, the Mass, and parents as primary educators. Click here for more information.

FORMED Streaming Service

FORMED has inspiring movies and video-based programs, audio presentations and e-books from the Church's most compelling speakers and authors, including great and holy content for children. Click here for more information and to get started with your free account!

Faith Formation Registrations

All youth must be registered in order to participate in formation programs at Our Lady of Grace. Click here for Faith Formation registration forms!