Children's Faith Formation Calendar
Children's Faith Formation at our Parish
We invite all children, from 4 years of age through Grade 4 into our Children's Faith Formation program to know the beauty of our Catholic faith and nurture their relationship with Christ. For our 5th graders, we offer a rich experience-based faith formation through the Doves program on scheduled Saturdays and Sundays before the evening Mass. Please note that the 5th graders have a separate registration form and calendar.
There are two options for faith formation (pre-k thru grade 4) this year:
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Sunday mornings from 9:35 AM to 10:20 AM with mass attendance before or after their session.
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Homeschool
*We are excited about the change to Formation offered only on Sundays with Mass being the center of their formation.
**Registration is online only​​​
First Reconciliation/First Communion
Children in 2nd grade or beyond and are in their second consecutive year of faith formation are able to register for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Per Archdiocesan guidelines, children must receive reconciliation PRIOR to receiving First Communion, and attend all Sacramental events. The discernment process for this, and any, Sacrament, takes place throughout the entire year, even after registration.
For more information on these Sacraments please visit Eucharist | St. Andrew by the Bay or contact Nora Blasy at nora.blasy@archbalt.org.
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Confirmation
Children in 4th grade or beyond who are Baptized and have received First Reconciliation and Communion are able to register for the Sacrament of Confirmation. To ensure the growth in faith and understanding during their year of formation, children must attend all Sacramental events and be registered for Children's Ministry (4th), Doves Ministry (5th) or Youth Ministry (6-12th).
Want to Volunteer and support faith formation at our parish?
Our faith formation programs are made possible by our volunteers, this includes Children’s Faith Formation, Doves Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Sacramental Formation. There are many ways to volunteer, from being a catechist to helping with events. If you are looking for an opportunity to feed this main mission of our Church and accompany our next generations in their walk of faith, please click the button below for a very brief contact form and we will get in touch with you.