SAINT JOSEPH OTTUMWA FAITH FORMATION
St Mary of the Visitation and St Patrick churches in Ottumwa and St Mary Magdalen in Bloomfield share resources for the Faith Formation of Children and Adults. The program is supported by all 3 churches and administered by Ana De La Torre, Director of Religious Education.
In Ottumwa, Religious Education classes are on Wednesday evenings from September through April. Check the weekly bulletin or go to the Ottumwa Catholic Religious Education Facebook page for more information.
In Bloomfield, Religious Education classes are on Sundays from September through April.
Contact Information:
Ana De La Torre -phone: 641-680-2797
email: ottstjosephdre@diodav.org
Anna Maria Billy-Director of Evangelization and OCIA –
phone: 641-682-4559
email: ottstjosephevan@diodav.org
PREPARATION FOR FIRST COMMUNION
• This program offers First Communion preparation for students in Second grade and above. We encourage all students to attend Religious Education regardless of their grade level to receive basic Faith Formation even if they are not in Sacramental Preparation.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
• This program offers Confirmation preparation for all students in 8th grade. We encourage all students to attend Religious Education regardless of their grade level to receive basic Faith Formation even if they are not in Sacramental Preparation. Classes are held in the St Mary’s church hall. Confirmation ceremony is usually held in the fall of the following year of your student’s preparation year, and alternates between St Mary of the Visitation and St Patrick churches.
