Parish School (Preschool - 8th)
Mrs. Sarah Walker
Principal
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
MacKenzie Elias
President
School Board
Jeff Simms
President
Parish School of Religion (PSR) - St. Joseph Church in Clayton
Our Lady of Lourdes has an agreement with St. Joseph Church to provide religious instruction for our parish children not attending Our Lady of Lourdes School.
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RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Contact: Laura Flanagan at (314) 726-6200 or [email protected]
This program offers instruction in the Catholic faith to those interested in learning more about the Church. Those involved are welcomed into the Church during the Easter Vigil.
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you looking for a “Faith Refresher”? RCIA isn’t just for persons interested in Catholicism. It’s for everyone who desires a deeper understanding of what we believe and practice as Catholics. The RCIA process is a journey that will help you come to understand what Jesus has in mind for you within the context of the Catholic Faith.
During the period of inquiry, we invite everyone to come and learn about the process, bring questions, and determine if you would like to continue on your faith journey through the RCIA process.
Retreats, Bible Study, Spirituality Groups
Women's Fall Study
Contact: Amy Glarner | [email protected] | 314.378.0499 or
Sue Hopkins | [email protected] | 314.941.3000
All women of the parish are invited to participate in a five-week Bible study this fall covering the book “Searching for and Maintaining Peace” by Fr. Jaques Philippe. This is an opportunity to connect with others in our parish community and foster your own spiritual growth. No expertise needed or expected!
The group will meet in the Parish Commons on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. starting October 20.
Moms Transmit the Faith
Contact: Julie Riley | [email protected] | 314.707.9016
Meets monthly on Tuesdays in the morning and evening.
As the first and most important educators of their children, parents give personal testimony to the value and meaning of life. For Christian parents, this testimony must always be based on a deep knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. A mom cannot transmit this understanding if she doesn’t have it herself.
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ACTS Retreats
Adoration - the call by, acceptance of, and response to God
Community - the love and caring of each other
Theology - the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith
Service - to God and his people
Women's ACTS
Contact: Mary Beth Fox l [email protected] l 314.680.2070
This parish-based retreat offers the opportunity to renew your spirituality, to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life, and to build lasting friendships. It is presented by your fellow parishioners with spiritual direction from our parish priests.
Men's White House Retreat
Contact: Jim Schulz l [email protected] l 314-807-3474
The White House Retreat is a silent Jesuit retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The weekend retreat begins with dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday and ends Sunday following lunch.
To learn more about the White House Retreat for men or get information on White House retreats for women, visit http://whretreat.org/.
Retrouvaille
Contact: www.helpourmarriage.com l 1.800.470.2230
Retrouvaille, pronounced RE-Tro-Vi, (a French word meaning rediscovery) is a program designed to provide help and support to married couples who are undergoing difficulties in their relationship and who are hurting in brokenness and loneliness from separation or divorce. Couples from all faith traditions are welcome. Consideration will be exercised for those having financial difficulties.
Marriage Encounter
Registration: www.stl-wwme.org l 314.469.7317
Are you keeping Christ in your marriage? Why not consider a Marriage Encounter Weekend? It will be the gift that keeps on giving for the rest of your life!
Manresa
Morning Group Contact: Mary Burke [email protected]
Evening Group Contact: Deb Carlin [email protected]
Manresa describes spiritual study groups of St. Ignatius' teachings that meet either in the morning or evening.