St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church
St. Andrew Apostle Faith Formation for Children
"Come near to God and he will come near to you." James 4:8
This page was last updated on Dec. 20, 2009.
RCIC is for children in grades 3 and up who have not yet been baptized, or have been baptized in another Christian faith and desire to enter the Catholic Church. For more information please contact Mary Tull via email or 301 649-4200 ext. 1. RCIC Sessions will begin on Monday October 5, 2009 at 3:30 PM.
Weather Policy When there is inclement weather please listen for Montgomery County closings. Emails will also be sent notifying families of any cancellations.
Sunday September 13, 2009: Opening Mass at 11:30 AM followed by the Parish Picnic. All Faith Formation Families and Cathechists are encouraged to attend our opening celebration.
Sunday September 27, 2009 First Day of Classes 9:45 to 11:00am: please note the change in class time from previous years. Students must be registered in order to attend class. Please note that there will be no registration forms taken on the first day. If your child is unregistered you may take a form and mail it in or drop it off and your child will be admitted to the next class.
Our Faith Formation Sessions begin each Sunday in the All-Purpose Room with Morning Prayer for Grades K through 8. On Community Sundays we will gather in the library for prayer. PreK students go directly to the classroom.
Faith Formation is open to all students PreK (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 8, but especially those students who are not attending a catholic school. Parents, it is important for your child's faith development that they begin attending class by Kindergarten. Each year the curriculum builds upon the knowledge your child received the previous year. However, I do want to point out that our program compliments your efforts in passing on the faith to your child. We meet once a week for over 20 weeks which is basically 20+ days out of the year, you can see why we say, "we complement your efforts."
If you have questions please contact Mary Tull via email or at 301 649-4200 ext. 1.
The Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation require a minimum of two years preparation. Registration forms for each of the sacraments are available.
Students who have not had formal instruction prior to entering 2nd Grade for First Reconciliation/Eucharist will be placed in first grade. This will enable them to receive the first year preparation classes. If your child is in grade three or above they will be placed at grade level and receive two years of instruction prior to receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Students who are entering 8th grade and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must have successfully completed the 7th Grade Religious Education guidelines set by the Archdiocese's of Washington. Upon entering the Confirmation Program at St Andrew's students will complete the sacramental preparation requirement.
Confirmation Retreat will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM, here at St. Andrew's. Following the retreat students will attend the 6:00 PM mass with parents and, if possible, sponsors.
Confirmation Reconciliation Service will take place on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7:00 PM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church.
Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:00 AM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church. Candidates and Sponsors must attend.
Confirmation will take place on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at 7:00 PM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church. Candidates and sponsors need to report to the all - purpose room by 6:15 PM.
Parent Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at 7:00 PM in the church. First Reconciliation, planned for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at 9:30 AM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church, was snowed out.
Parent Meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the church. Preparation Day for the Communicant and at least one parent, will be held on Sunday, Apr. 25, 2010. Preparation Day will begin with the student and parent attending the 11:30 AM mass in the church. First Eucharist will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 10:30 AM.
Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the church.
Comfirmation Enrollment Mass will take place on Sunday, Mar. 14, 2010, at 10:00 AM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church.
Confirmation Spring Retreat will take place at a time and place to be announced.