OLQA students continue to celebrate their Catholic Identity. Some recent faith-based events include the 5th Grade field trip to the Los Angeles Cathedral, the 2nd Grade field trip to Sacred Heart Retreat Center,and the Penance Service for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade students.

On Thursday, March 15th Father Kerry during his homily explained to our students what relics are and which saints’ relics are in our altar. Some of our students partnered with Father Kerry and gave an in-depth presentation about the lives of these particular saints. After Mass, the students had the opportunity to see the relics first hand before they returned to class.

On Friday, our students traveled to the new church location with Father Kerry as he brought the relics to the new altar to be buried. It was quite an exodus, our 1st – 8th grade students journeying across the street to bear witness to this historical event. The students watched as Father Kerry, along with Father Dave deposited the relics at the new altar. Once he placed the relics in the ground, the massive marble altar was placed over the relics with the assistance of a tractor loader. It was a treasured opportunity for our students and parish community!

Scenes from the afternoon