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Sacramental Preparation for Children​

Sessions begin on Wednesday, November 12th​​​

Registration is still open. For children in 2nd grade and older, preparations for receiving their 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Eucharist will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 7-8:00pm. During that same time, children in grades 3-5 will be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Please note that the fourth Wednesdays of November and December are just prior to the holiday, so we will not begin the fourth Wednesday classes until the start of the new year. 

For children ages 7-17, who have not been baptized, OCIA - Adapted for Children (aka OCIC) is also available.

Please note that all students preparing to for any Sacrament must have also been enrolled in Faith Formation Classes or have attend Catholic School, last year, as well as currently be enrolled this year. ​

Our parish community is committed to helping our youngest parishioners to grow in faith, including preparing to receive the Sacraments. Parents are asked to please use the link below to register and take the next step to walk with them in their faith journey. If you have any questions about OCIC or to learn more about our Sacramental Prep Programs, please contact: Meghan Fleming at 410-744-2900 (ex 23005) or Meghan.Fleming@archbalt.org.

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Sacramental Preparation for Adults (OCIA) is also available. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the Catholic Church's process for welcoming those who are unbaptized or baptized in another Christian tradition and seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. Sessions have begun but those interested can still join us. OCIA meeting times have changed to Sundays, at 8:45am, in the Activity Center Meeting Room. Please register using the link above.

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​Faith Formation & Sacramental Prep Schedule

​​​​​​First Wednesdays: 6:30 - 8:00pm

• Faith Formation

  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6)

  • Middle School LifeTeen (grades 6-8)

Second Wednesdays: 7:00 - 8:00pm (starting November 12, 2025)

• Sacramental Preparation

  • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Eucharist

  • Confirmation for ages 9 - 11​

PLEASE NOTE: Sacramental Prep's 2nd Wednesday Sessions begin on November 12th. Although sessions will include both Second and Fourth Wednesdays, there will be no Fourth Wednesday sessions until January 28th.​

Third Wednesdays: 6:00 - 8:15pm (childcare provided)

• Encounter & Glory in the Lord Parish Family Dinner 6:00 - 6:45pm

• Faith Formation

  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6) 6:45 - 8:00pm

  • Faith Formation (ages 7 - 10) 6: 45 - 8:15pm

  • Middle School Life Teen (grades 6-8) 6:45 - 8:15pm

Fourth Wednesdays: 7:00 - 8:00pm (starting January 28, 2026)

• Sacramental Preparation

  • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Eucharist

  • Confirmation for ages 9 - 11​

PLEASE NOTE: Sacramental Prep's 2nd Wednesday Sessions begin on November 12th. Although sessions will include both Second and Fourth Wednesdays, there will be no Fourth Wednesday sessions until January 28th.