Little Disciples - Children's Ministry
Every Sunday, during the school year, at the 10:00am Mass, children are invited to continue their worship in the lower church, where they will hear the Word of God, with a lesson and activity to engage them at their level. There is no fee for this program, but registration is required.
St. Agnes Parish Family Catechesis is incorporated into the evening portion of our new
Day of Encounter & Glory in the Lord, which begins on September 3rd.
Faith Formation will resume Wednesday, September 17th.
In addition, our parish's weekly Adoration has been moved to Wednesdays, and each Wednesday evening will conclude with an Hour of Glory from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Although there is a fee associated with our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Elementary School Faith Formation, for the 2025-2026 School year, our newly established Middle School LifeTeen program is FREE due to a generous contribution. It is open to any middle schooler (grades 6-8), making it ideal for those recently Confirmed. Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Elementary School Faith Formation, and Middle School LifeTeen is now open. Please follow the link below to register and remember that a student must be registered in Faith Formation this year and have been registered in Faith Formation last year - or have been registered in a Catholic School - in order to participate in Preparation for any Sacrament. ​
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Sacramental Preparation Registration is not yet open but will be soon.
If the fee is an issue for your family, please contact Fr. Hamilton.
3-6 Year Olds
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
CGS is a Montessori-based, hands-on approach to learning the Catholic Faith, meeting the first Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 - 8:00pm, and on the third Wednesday of each month, from 6:45 - 8:00pm, starting on September 17th.
7-10 Year Olds
Elementary School Faith Formation
A program for Elementary School aged students, who are not enrolled in a Catholic School.
Our in person class sessions take place on the Third Wednesday of every month, from 6:45 - 8:15pm, begin in September 17th.
Grades 6-8
Middle School Life Teen
The goal of our Life Teen program is to provide a safe and fun place for middle schoolers to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and experience Jesus in a profound and personal way, helping our youth become life-long disciples. Starting on September 17th, they meet on the 1st Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 - 8:00pm, and on the 3rd Wednesdays, from 6:45 - 8:15pm.
For this inaugural year (2025-2026) the Middle School program will be FREE, but we still request that you please register your participating family members.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Sacrament Policy: All young people desiring to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist, or Confirmation must attend Catholic School or our 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.
2nd Grade and Up
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Preparation for second graders or grade school students, who have not yet received these sacraments take place from 7-8:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, starting in October.
3rd - 5th Grade
Confirmation
Confirmation is offered annually to students aged 9-11. Preparation begins in October and is offered on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 7-8:00pm. If needed, a separate group will be formed for students over the age of 11. All students in this dedicated program must already also be enrolled in Religious Education for one year or is attending Catholic School. Adults seeking Confirmation should reach out to Fr. Hamilton about OCIA.
Adults
OCIA
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. This October, join Fr. Hamilton on a journey of prayer, reflection, and gradual conversion, marked by meaningful steps along the way. Do you know someone who regularly attends Mass but hasn’t taken the next step toward becoming Catholic? Maybe a friend who often brings up thoughtful questions about faith, God, or spirituality? Or perhaps it’s you - attending Mass but still missing one or more of the Sacraments? Whoever it may be, take a moment to pray and reflect. Please call the parish office to register.
​Who benefits from OCIA?
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Anyone who has never been part of a faith community but feels a deep desire to belong.
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Individuals raised in another Christian tradition who are now curious about the Catholic Church.
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Baptized Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation.
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Those married to Catholics who want to learn more about the faith and explore the possibility of becoming Catholic.
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Anyone who senses a call or gentle prompting from the Holy Spirit to take the next step in their spiritual journey.