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"Come near to God and he will come near to you."   James 4:8

Faith Formation, 2007-2008

This page was last updated on Sep. 10, 2007.

Weather Policy When there is inclement weather, we follow Montgomey County Public School closings, and on the weekends follow Montgomery County Recreation Program closings.

Faith Formation Classes

Faith Formation Opening Mass and Reception will be held Sunday, Sep. 16 at 10:00 AM. All Faith Formation Families and Cathechists are asked to attend our opening celebration.

All classes are held on Sundays.

Opening classes for Junior High School teens will be on Sep. 23, 2007. Classes will begin at 4:30 PM and will end at 5:50 PM, in time for those who may wish to attend 6:00 PM Mass.

Opening classes for Pre-K through 6th grade will be on Sep. 23, 2007. Classes will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM. Grades Pre-K through 6 will meet every Sunday in the all-purpose room at 10:00 AM for Prayer Service. Teachers will lead their student to class following the service.

All children must be registered prior to coming to class. If you have not registered your child/ren, please do so ASAP.

If you have questions please contact Mary Tull via email or at 301 649-4200 ext. 1.

Sacramental Preparation

There is a two year sacramental preparation for both First Eucharist and Confirmation. Registration forms for each of the sacraments are available.

Confirmation

Confirmation Retreat will take place on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM, here at St. Andrew's. Students will attend the 6:00 PM mass.

Confirmation Reconciliation Service will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7:00 PM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church.

Confirmation Rehearsal, for Candidates and Sponsors, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 PM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church. If sponsors are unable to attend, a parent or older sibling should attend.

Confirmation will be held Sunday, Nov. 18 2007, at 6:00 PM. Students have begun their preparation for the sacrament. Please remember that Faith Sharing sheets and Service hours should be completed over the summer.

First Reconciliation

Parent Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7:00 PM in the all-purpose room. First Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, Dec. 15 2007, at 10:00 AM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church.

First Eucharist

Parent Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:00 PM in the all-purpose room. First Eucharist will take place on Saturday, May 3 2008, at 9:30 AM for Mrs. Gormley's class & Faith Formation students, and at 11:30 AM for Mrs. McDermott's class.

2008 Confirmation Dates (present 7th grade students)

Confirmation Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7:00 PM in the all-purpose room. This meeting is for both parents and students.

Comfirmation Enrollment Mass will take place on Sunday, Mar. 2, at 6:00 PM here at St. Andrew Apostle Church.

Confirmation Retreat will take place on Sunday, Apr. 13, at the John Paul II Center from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM. Parents and students will attend 6:00 PM Mass here at St. Andrew's following the retreat.