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Upcoming Events

  • Disciples In Mission all through Lent
    Please join us in Prayer
  • The Light Is On
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes everyone to the sacrament of Reconciliation every Wednesday in Lent at Catholic Churches throughout the Diocese
  • Our Daily Bread Serving Day is Wed. March 10, 2010.
    Please bring a casserole to the Msgr. McCall Center Freezers by Tuesday the 9th at 8PM
  • Youth Ministry
    SKI TRIP     Saturday March 13, 2010
  • BINGO Luncheon
    Wednesday March 17, 2010
  • First Eucharist & Confirmation Seder Celebration Saturday March 20 10AM to Noon
  • Parish and Family Home Study Lenten Evening of Reflection
    Sunday March 21, 2010 6PM-8PM
  • Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage with Archbishop O'Brien Saturday March 27th ending with the Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
  • Easter Egg Hunt
    Sunday March 28th at Noon

Faith Formation

The Office of Faith Formation ministers to all parishioners in order to help them grow in our Catholic Religion. They are responsible for offering programs which help bring all age groups to a closer relationship with God. They can be reached by email or by calling 410-879-1706.
The Faith Formation Committee is a standing committee of the Pastoral Council and supports the Office of Faith Formation. They meet the first Wednesday of every other month beginning in September through May. All parishioners are invited to attend the meetings.

  1. Religious Education for children and youth in grades K through 8. We offer both an in class program and a Family Home Study option. Catechesis is a responsibiltiy of the whole Church.
  2. Religious Education for High School and Confirmation for Grades 9-12 offers catechesis in a Youth Ministry setting by utilizing small faith sharing groups and large group presentations.
  3. Youth Ministry helps live out the mission as set by the document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Youth Ministry, which includes three goals…to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
  4. Vacation Bible School celebrates faith with fun filled Bible based activities for a week in July. Registrations accepted April 15th through June 1st.
  5. Sacramental Preparation Programs are designed for those preparing to celebrate a sacrament for the first time.
  6. Adult Faith Formation includes opportunities for faith sharing in small and large groups. This includes but is not limited to; Prayer Groups, Bible Study Groups, and Parish Wide Programs of Lectionary Based Study. Currently we are focusing on Disciples In Mission for all ages! For information on any of these opportunities please contact the Office of Faith Formation.
  7. RCIA includes opportunities for faith sharing in small and large groups. This includes but is not limited to; Prayer Groups, Bible Study Groups, and Parish Wide Programs of Lectionary Based Study. For information on any of these opportunities please contact the Office of Faith Formation.
  8. Parish Library is located in the Msgr. McCall Center houses a variety of materials including non-fiction and fiction material; resource materials, audio visual aides and Adult Faith sharing materials that are all available on loan. Stop in on Sunday’s after the 9AM and 11AM Masses, Tuesday’s from 10 to Noon, and during Class Times From October through May. Call the Office of Faith Formation 410-879-1706 to stop in any other time!