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FORMATION

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Are you wondering how our Catholic faith fits with the bigger discussions happening in our culture right now? Are you wondering where you fit in?

We live in a confusing time, where trust and truth are sometimes hard to find. Let’s get CONNECTED as we journey towards a deeper faith in God’s unfailing truth.

Where: St Agnes, 5422 Old Frederick Rd, 21228

 

Who: All youth from 7th to 12th grade

Session dates:

Oct. 29 Session 1 - God’s Creation and Stewardship

Nov. 19 Session 2 - The Dignity of Human Life

Jan. 21 Session 3 - Solidarity, Race and Responsibilities

Feb. 18 Session 4 - Poverty and the Dignity of Work

Mar. 25 Session 5 - Family: The Foundation of Society

May 20 Session 6 - Weaving it together

Session overview:

4:30 – 5:30 Youth-led mass (Teen lectors, altar servers, musicians)

5:30 – 6:15 Dinner and games

6:15 – 7:30 Connected Topic Sessions and Discussion

Are you interested in serving at the mass or are a HS Senior or older and interested in

leading a small group discussion? We need you! For more information or to express interest in serving at the mass, contact Alison Jefferson at alison.jefferson@archbalt.org.

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We welcome all children ages 3 through 6 to participate in Little Disciples at the 9:00 Mass at St. Agnes (October through May)!

 

The children are called forward and are accompanied by a volunteers to the lower church where they continue their worship experience. They hear the Word of God at their level and participate in activities to help them understand God's Word. The children return at the end of the Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful).

Registration is now open for Little Disciples. Please CLICK HERE to download the registration form or visit the Parish Office. Due to COVID protocols, we are asking that all parents complete the registration form prior to their child attending. Families will also be asked to complete an Assumption of Risk form. Questions? Please contact Kimberly Lohrfink: littledisciples.SA@gmail.com.

 

Volunteers Needed: Are you good with kids? Would you like to give back to the parish in a simple but profound way? We're looking for volunteers to help at the 9:00am Mass. The time commitment is once per month or less.  If you would like to get involved contact Kimberly Lohrfink: littledisciples.SA@gmail.com or (410) 719-9732.

First Reconciliation and
First Holy Eucharist

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Parent Meeting:

If you anticipate registering your child in the near future for our Sacramental Preparation Program for Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist, please email Peggy at pegmrozek@comcast.net.

 

Sacrament Policy:

All young people desiring to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, or Confirmation must attend Catholic School or our ROOTED Faith Formation Program for the year prior to the sacramental year as well as the sacramental year itself. During the sacramental year, candidates are also required to enroll in one of our Sacramental Preparation Programs. Sacramental Preparation is separate from regular Faith Formation, in accordance with the policies of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Confirmation

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Confirmation preparation at St. Agnes & St. William of York is a program for teens grade 8 and above that engages the candidates in discussion, prayer, and fellowship. The program involves twice monthly formation and prayer small groups meetings, witness projects, a pilgrimage experience, and a retreat day. The Rite of Confirmation is celebrated in the fall -  the specific is scheduled by the celebrating Bishops’ office. Registration opens Summer of the year preceding the Confirmation date, and closes when meetings begin in the year leading up to Confirmation.

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Sacrament Policy:

All young people desiring to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, or Confirmation must attend Catholic School or our ROOTED Faith Formation Program for the year prior to the sacramental year as well as the sacramental year itself. During the sacramental year, candidates are also required to enroll in one of our Sacramental Preparation Programs. Sacramental Preparation is separate from regular Faith Formation, in accordance with the policies of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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