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 Oct. 7, 2010.
Weather Policy When there is inclement weather please listen for Montgomery County closings. Emails will also be sent notifying families of any cancellations.
All classes will be held on Sundays between 9:45 and 11:00 AM. Students in grades K through 8 will meet in the All-Purpose-Room for Morning Prayer before going to their classrooms. Pre K students will go directly to their classroom.
Faith Formation is open to all students Pre K (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, so 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 of Washington. Upon entering the Confirmation Program at St Andrew's students will complete the sacramental preparation requirement.
Confirmation Retreat will take place on Monday, Sep. 27, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:30 PM, in the All-Purpose room, Church and a few classrooms for small groups.
Confirmation Reconciliation Service will take place on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Church, for candidates and parents.
Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Church, for candidates and sponsors.
Confirmation will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at 5:00 PM in the Church, with a reception following in the All-Purpose room. Candidates and sponsors must report to the All-Purpose room by 4:20 PM.
Confirmation Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Church and All-Purpose room, for Catholic students and parents.
Comfirmation Enrollment Mass will take place on Saturday, Apr. 9, 2011, at 5:00 PM in the Church.
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Church, then move to the All-Purpose room.
First Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at 9:30 AM in the Church for students and parents. Parents are also encouraged to receive the Sacrament of reconciliation.
First Eucharist Parent Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the Church, then move to the All-Purpose room.
First Eucharist Preparation Day will take place on Sunday, Apr. 10, 2011, from 11:30 AM till 3:00 PM for students and parents. Parents and students attend 11:30 AM Mass then gather in the All-Purpose room for lunch and activities to prepare for First Eucharist.
First Eucharist will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 11:00 AM. First Communicants, parents, family members and guest must be in their designated pew by 10:50 AM.