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    • Contact Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Faith Formation
      • Faith Formation
      • Faith Formation Hub
    • Sacramental Prep
      • First Sacraments
      • Confirmation
      • Confirmation Hub
      • OCIC
    • Family Ministry
    • Youth Ministry
    • Vacation Bible School
    • Get Involved
    • Service Opportunities
    • Schedules/Upcoming Events
    • Donations
    • Worthy of the Call
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation Hub
  • Sacramental Prep
    • First Sacraments
    • Confirmation
    • Confirmation Hub
    • OCIC
  • Family Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Get Involved
  • Service Opportunities
  • Schedules/Upcoming Events
  • Donations
  • Worthy of the Call

Faith Formation

General Information

We offer a family-based model of Faith Formation. The aim of Faith Formation is to assist parents in their role as the primary educators in faith for their children. Children and youth are encouraged to participate in the various social and service activities held in the parish, as well as regular worship with their parents.


The 2026-2027 schedule can be found HERE.


Faith Formation consists of the following parts:


Student Gatherings

Typically held on the second and fourth Sundays, students in grades K-6 gather for a traditional classroom experience divided by grade, with the exception of kindergarten and 1st grade, who share a classroom. Students in grades 7+8 gather for a small group, discussion/video-based model of instruction. 


Students complete the Family Life unit, as required by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, during "special sessions" in the fall and spring. We use the Growing with God curriculum from Loyola Press.


Parent Sessions

Usually held on the second Sunday of the month, parents gather for a session just for them, which typically includes light refreshments, a video, and small group table discussion.


Family Mass

Held on the third Sunday of the month at 10 AM (September - April), this Mass is dedicated to our families and children are responsible for fulfilling liturgical roles. Roles include: greeter, reader, collector, participation in the offertory procession, involvement in music, and altar serving (if trained). Families are encouraged to attend all Family Masses and are required to participate in at least one!


Faith in the Family

Living your faith at home as a family is the most important gift you can give to your children. Our Faith Formation program equates to nothing if your children don’t witness you living your faith and experiencing what it means to truly be a part of a

Catholic family. All families choose one Faith in the Family option from the booklet linked below to complete throughout the course of the year.

Faith in the Family Booklet

2026-2027 Registration

All families (new and returning) are required to complete an in-person Summer Family Meeting before registering. We find this time to be invaluable and greatly appreciate everyone participating! Meetings typically take about 20 minutes for returning families and between 40-45 minutes for new families. 


You will be given access to the 2026-2027 registration once you've completed your meeting. Availability runs from mid-May to the end of August. Sign-up for your meeting below!

Schedule Your Family Meeting

2026-2027 Tuition Rates

1 child - $120

2 children - $180

3 or more children - $240 


Families with a child who is preparing for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are required to pay an additional $75 sacramental prep fee (per family, not per child preparing for the sacrament).


Early Bird: A $25 discount is applied for registrations submitted prior to June 1.


Late: A $50 late fee is applied to all registrations submitted after August 15.


Early bird and late tuition fees are determined by when you submit your registration, NOT when you complete your Family Meeting.


Tuition payments are non-refundable (even if you unenroll your child/children). Please be sure you are paying the correct amount before submitting payment. If this tuition payment is a hardship for your family or if you need assistance in determining the tuition amount you owe, contact Clare Kinsey.


Rates are subject to change for future years.

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