If you have questions about any of the following programs, please email our Coordinator of Faith Formation, Regina Oesterle at regina.oesterle@archbalt.org.
Little Disciples - Children's Ministry
Every Sunday, at the 9:00am Mass at St. Agnes, 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.
3-6 Year Olds
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Faith Formation
CGS is a Montessori-based, hands-on approach to learning the Catholic Faith, meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 6:30 - 8:00pm starting September 18th.
Kindergarten - 8th Graders
Rooted - Faith Formation
A program for students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, who are not enrolled in a Catholic School. Rooted is a family-based formation for grade school students, with classes taking place each third Wednesday evening of the month, 7-8:00pm, starting October 16th.
9th - 12th Graders
OCIA
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), formerly known as RCIA, will be a place to ask questions, receive teaching, engage in fellowship and grow in your faith. An informational meeting is set for September 25th, at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, email Scott Oesterle at scott.oesterle@archbalt.org.
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 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.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Preparation for second graders or grade school students, who have not yet received these sacraments. A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, at 6:30pm, in the Emmaus Room, of the St. Agnes Old School Building. Classes for students will take place two Wednesday evenings a month.
2nd Grade and Up
Confirmation
3rd - 8th Grade
We have been selected as a pilot parish for the Archdiocese of Baltimore's new Confirmation process, encouraging the sacrament for children starting at age 9, or third grade. A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00pm.
The program will engage the candidates in age-appropriate discussion, prayer, and fellowship. Confirmation Candidates will meet on the third Wednesday evening of each month, starting on October 16th. It is possible for siblings in this age range to be Confirmed together. Any child in this age range who has not received First Eucharist or First Reconciliation, can prepare for the three sacraments.
High School and Adults
OCIA
If you are considering becoming Catholic or if you just want to learn more about the Catholic Church, we offer a program called the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), which was formerly known as RCIA. This will be a place to ask questions, receive teaching, engage in fellowship and grow in your faith. It is open to anyone who is looking for Adult Catholic Faith Enrichment. An informational meeting is set for September 25th, at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, email Scott Oesterle at scott.oesterle@archbalt.org.