Front side of folios 13 & 14 of a Greek papyrus manuscript of the Gospel of Luke 11:5-12
and 13:6-24, 3rd century, in Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland courtesy Wikimedia

FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are the Times for Mass and Holy Day Masses?   
A: Weekdays:  Monday:   No Mass or  Liturgy of the Hours
                          Tuesday:   5:30 p.m. Evening Mass   
                           Wednesday-Thursday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Morning Masses

     Saturday:  4:00 p.m. Mass   
     Sunday:  8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses

      Holy Days:   Holy Day Eve:  5:30 p.m. Mass
                             Holy Day:  8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Masses

Q: What is the time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?  
A: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturday from 3:15-3:45 p.m. and by special appointment.
     Call the Church Office at 614-263-8824.
     Special Penance services are also scheduled during Advent and Lent.

Q: To whom do I communicate something I want in the parish bulletin?
A: The dedicated address for bulletin news items is olpbulletin@rrohio.com. The deadline is Monday
     at 12:00 noon for an item to appear the following Sunday.

Q: I need directions to the church and to the parish office. 
A. Please visit the link on our website for directions to the church and parish office.
    www.olp-parish.org/contact-us/directions

Q: How do I schedule a baptism or wedding? 
A: Baptism:
     There is an obligatory Parent Preparation Course prior to Baptism of a first child. The course
     is given on the second Wednesday of September, November, January, March, and May at 7:00 p.m.
     in the church lower level. Baptisms are at 12:15 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month by
     appointment. Arrangement for the class and Baptism may be made by calling the Church Office
     at 614-263-8824.

     Weddings/Marriages:
     Arrangments should be made at the Church Office at least six (6) months prior to the marriage.
     Call 614-263-8824. The latest time on Saturday to schedule a wedding is 2:00 p.m.
     Also, view the parish marriage guidelines by clicking on this link.

Q: How do we register as new members of the parish? 
A: Those wishing to move their membership and become parishioners at Our Lady of Peace
     should register by calling the Church Office at 614-263-8824, or click on the following link 
     to retrieve the registration form, fill out, and return to the Church Office. 
       family registration form

Q: Where might I find out more about changes to the Mass implemented
     November 27, 2011. (universal changes)
A.    
             http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal 
        also the Catholic Times as of April 10, 2011 began running weekly articles titled "Welcoming the
         Roman Missal." Those are available on-line through the Roman Catholic Diocese of
         Columbus website at http://www.colsdioc.org/Offices/TheCatholicTimes.aspx , this
         website at
         http://www.olp-parish.org/documents-and-schedules/changes-to-the-mass-in-2011
         and lastly, Fr. Kavanagh, pastor of Our Lady of Peace,Parish,  will be conducting        
          informational sessions closer to implementation.
       

Q: How do we get a family member on a list to have home visits or to receive Holy Communion?  
A: To schedule home visits or to receive Holy Communion at home please call the Church Office
     at 614-263-8824.

Q: Will my weekly offering go back to my parish if I attend Mass at a different Parish and 
     submit my envelope?   
A: On occasion envelopes are received in the mail from parishes' who received it in their Sunday
     collection. Financial support of your parish is part of being a good steward. The best thing to do
     is increase your giving to your home parish before or after your absence, or to participate in the
     electronic giving option the church has made available. If you wish to start giving electronically,
     go to the forms and documents section of the website, find the electronic giving form, and 
     submit it to the Church Office. You can also click on the following link to retrieve the form:
     electronic giving form

Q: If I'm Catholic and in attendance at a non-Catholic service, may I receive Communion? Or, 
     if I am a non-Catholic, may I receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass?   
A: The answer to both questions is "No."
     Only an ordained bishop or priest can preside at Mass and confect the Eucharist, bringing 
     about the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Part of theCatholic belief is that the
     celebration and reception of Holy Communion is the manifestation of that common belief 
     and unity in the faith. Receiving communion at a non-Catholic service would create a false
     sense of unity in belief, faith, and practice.

     Likewise, were non-Catholics to participate in Holy Communion at a Catholic Mass they
     violate the unity of belief, faith, worship, and governance professed by the congregation.

Q: Can a divorced Catholic still receive the sacrament of communion?  
A: Divorce does not prohibit a person from receiving communion. However, if a divorced person
     remarries prior to having a declaration of Nullity from the Catholic Church, he or she cannot
     receive the sacraments.

Q: What is the Catholic Church's stand on cremation? 
A: The practice of burying the body of the deceased in a grave or tomb is encouraged as a
     sign of Christian faith. However, creamation is not forbidden.

Q: What should I wear to Mass?   
A: Dress as you feel comfortable. You will see people in jeans and sweatshirts, shorts and 
     tee-shirts in the summer, but, you will also see people in suits and ties, and more formal
     dresses with hose and heels---even on occasion hats. Dressing modestly as one should
     in a public place and a house of worship goes without saying.

Q: In Baptism (child or adult) may one of the godparents be a non-Catholic?
     Does the same apply for Confirmation (child or adult) Sponsors?  
A: Canon Law (874;1983) states a godparent (sponsor) needs to be a Catholic: one who has
     confirmed, has made his/her First Communion, and is a practicing member of the Catholic
     Church. Understandably the Church can not ask a non-Catholic to promise the faith care and
     religious educational development of a child/adult in a religion in which he/she does not
     believe.
     It is permissible for a member of another Church to be present as a witness of the Baptism,
     this would be in addition to the Catholic sponsor.

     Confirmation Sponsors (child or adult) also benefit and need the spiritual help of a Sponsor.
     This person must be an active, fully initiated and practicing member of the Catholic Church
     and over 16 years of age.

Q: I know someone who is interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church and possibly
     becoming a Catholic, who at the church should he/she contact?   
A:  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults learn more
     about the Catholic faith and ask questions. Classes meet weekly during the school year
     beginning in September. The process is designed to help people discern their readiness to 
     embrace a path of faith within the Roman Catholic Church. If you, or someone you know is
     interested, or would like more information, please call the Church Office at 614-263-8824,
     or look at the RCIA link under "Faith Formation."  www.olp-parish.org/faith-formation/  
     and/or interested in becoming a Catholic?

Q: I've been asked to be a Sponsor for an adult in RCIA who is considering joining the church.
     What are my responsibilities?   
A: A Sponsor is expected to be a guide and a friend for this faith journey. The Sponsor is not
     expected to be an authority on "all things Catholic," or even on religion in general. You are
     expected to keep in regular contact with the candidate to encourage them, listen to and 
     answer those questions you can, help them find the answers you can't immediately answer,
     share your own faith experiences, attend the RCIA classes with them when possible, pray   
     with and for the candidate, and introduce the candidate to other members within the Church
     community.
     Along the way through the RCIA process, you as the Sponsor will be asked to attest to the
     readiness of the candidate as they move forward toward joining the Catholic Church at 
     the Easter Vigil.

Q: I've been away for a while, can I come back to the Church? 
A: Yes, absolutely. The Church welcomes you back! There are countless reasons people
     fall away from actively living and practicing their faith. If you are ready to come back, we
     welcome you. If you would like to talk to someone call the Church Office 614-263-6769
     to schedule time with the Pastor, Father Kavanagh, or Deacon, Reverend Fortkamp.
     You might also consider attending the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) 
     weekly classes held during the school year. This would provide for you a review of
     Church history, beliefs, liturgy, traditions and customs, and might help you further discern
     your readiness to return to the Church.

Q: The "Scouting" link on the website doesn't mention "Brownies" or "Girl Scouts."
      Is this not available for girls in our parish?  
A: Our Lady of Peace Parish currently does not sponsor Brownie or Girl Scouts.
     However, there have been Brownie and Girl Scout meetings held on school property in
     the past. Call the school at 614-267-4535 for more information, or go to
     www.girlscouts.org/ or call 614-487-8101 or 1-800-621-7042.

Q: I hear about the Protecting God's Children workshops. What exactly is that? 
A: The Protecting God's Children program was created to focus on preventing child and youth
     sexual abuse by educating parents and adults, employees and volunteers, working with
     children and youth about sexual abuse. A second focus is training how to respond to abuse
     or allegations of abuse.

Q: Who has to attend the Protecting God's Children (PGC) workshops? 
A: All paid diocesan, parish and school staff and any clergy temporarily assigned to the Diocese
     of Columbus regardless of their level of contact with children and youth must attend Protecting
     God's Children workshops. 
     All volunteers in a program or ministry for children and youth regardless of their level of
     contact with children and youth, also must attend PGC workshops. Examples include: 
     volunteers in Catholic schools, PSR programs, etc. 
     All Volunteers for other parish programs or ministries who have been delegated care, custody,
     or control of children and youth. Examples include: choir director, sacristan, etc. 
     For more information go to http://www.cdeducation.org/oym and click on "Safe Environment"
     or contact the diocese at 614-241-2565.

Q: How do I find out when and where Protecting God's Children classes are being held? 
A: The current schedule is posted online at www.virtus.org. Click on "Registration" and choose
     "View a list of sessions." Be sure to select "Diocese of Columbus."