Special Needs Program

Our Lady of Good Counsel has a component of the Religious Program geared to the specific needs of children with autism, and those who have special learning differences.  Classes are held on scheduled Saturdays, October through March.

Our class meets in the OLGC cafeteria, 10am to 12noon. Special trips to neighboring church’s prayer gardens are scheduled during the year.

Team Leaders: Darlene and Stuart Altschuler, Linda Dix

Special Needs Registration Form

Schedule of Classes 2023-2024

Based on My Catholic Bible - Regina Press

  • October 14, 2023 - Hole in the Roof: The Paralytic Healing

  • October 28, 2023 - The Lost Son: You Were Lost and Are Found

    • class meets at St John Neumann, Mt Laurel, Prayer Garden

  • November 4, 2023 - Zacchaeus: The Son of Man Has Come to Save the Lost

  •  November 18, 2023 - Loaves and Fishes: There was Enough for All

  • December 9, 2023 - The Birth of Christ: They Named Him Jesus

    • class begins with 9am Mass in the Chapel - students play bells at offertory

    • visit to Nativity scene on Rectory Lawn

    • party / social in Heritage House

  • January 6, 2024 - The Wise Men: It is a Sign

  • January 20, 2024 - The Good Samaritan: The Value of Kindness

    • JMT Productions presentation

  • February 3, 2024 - Family Reconciliation

  •  February 17, 2024 - The Last Supper: Remembrance

  • March 2, 2024 - Ride Into Jerusalem: Jesus, King of the Jews

  • March 16, 2024 - Easter Story /The Doubting Thomas: Faith

  • April 27, 2024 - Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation