Growing in Faith

Middle School Faith Formation

To enroll your middle school student, or for any questions, contact Marylee Archer at marcher@stmargaret.org or 410-879-2670 ext. 177

* REMINDER FOR INCOMING 8th GRADE PARENTS: *

If you intend for your son or daughter to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 9th grade, enrollment in 8th grade faith formation is required.

In-Person (Grades 6, 7 & 8)

Classes meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:15 pm in the Middle School Building on the St. Mary Magdalen Mission Campus September through April.
This program allows the youth to meet in small grade appropriate groups with catechists and the coordinator to explore the four pillars of the Catholic faith. We do this through prayer, catechism, scripture, activities, service projects, and large group gatherings with parents.

Home Study (Grades 6 & 7)

The program provides parents with materials and support to home school their youth through the four pillars of our Catholic faith. Large group gatherings with both parents and their youth take place four times during the school year on Tuesday evenings. This provides opportunities for parents and teen to grow together in their faith.
Chapter quizzes and attendance are the primary ways we assess successful participation in this program.

High School Youth Ministry

Hangout nights at FiRE House 

All high school students are invited to join us every Tuesday, 7-9:30pm. Sports, games, movies, scavenger hunts and more! Come check it out! (Established in 2011, FiRE House is a gathering space for high school students. It is the tan rancher with purple shutters located at the corner of the elementary school parking lot – 329 Wright Street)

Emmaus Peer Ministry

Confirmed teens are invited to be a part of our team of peer ministers who accompany other youth on their journey of faith. Our peer ministers are an integral part of our Confirmation program.

Leadership Training

Invitations are extended to select youth to participate in local and national leadership opportunities such as the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s High School Leadership Institute (High LI) and One Bread One Cup in St. Meinrad, IN.

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)

Every other year, NCYC is held in Indianapolis. Current high school students who are involved in youth ministry are invited to attend this 3-day experience with over 20,000 young people from around the country.

College Ministry

Our College Ministry typically meets on Wednesday evenings during the summer and during winter break. For more information, please email Fr. Ferdinand Ezenwachi: fezenwachi@stmargaret.org

To sign up for our college newsletter, send an email to Fr. Ferdinand Ezenwachi fezenwachi@stmargaret.org

P3

This group is comprised of young adults, who seek to grow closer to Christ in the Eucharist and their peers through time in prayer, in penance and in the pub. Adults between the ages of 21 and 35 gather twice a month in the chapel for Adoration (P1 – prayer). During this time, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered (P2 – penance). After Benediction, fellowship ensues at a local restaurant (P3 – pub). For more information, please contact the Parish Office.