Growing in Faith
Youth & Young Adults
St. Margaret Church and St. Mary Magdalen Mission
High School Youth Ministry
Hangout nights at FiRE House
Weekly Meetings Tuesday Nights 7:00pm – 9:00pm
All high school students are invited to weekly gatherings to pray together and enjoy time with one another. Meetings will begin with prayer followed by an activity. Established in 2011, FiRE House is a gathering space for high school students located at 329 Wright Street. For more information, contact Abby Walton at Awalton@stmargaret.org.
Emmaus Peer Ministry
Peer Ministers are confirmed teens who actively participate in the youth ministry program while also committing to helping other young people grow in their faith. Peer Ministers are invited to be a part of this team who accompany other youth on their individual faith journeys as well as their journeys toward Confirmation.
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults ages beginning with age 18 are invited to social gatherings the second Friday of each month at 6:30pm. Meetings will begin with prayer and reflection followed by fellowship.
Confirmation for Youth
Preparation for the Sacrament begins with a required information meeting in the late spring of 8th grade and continues for approximately one year with Confirmation at the end of 9th grade. Students who wish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation must have been enrolled in either a Catholic school or Catholic faith formation program with successful completion the year prior to preparation. Older high school students are also welcome to prepare for Confirmation, assuming the eligibility requirement is met.
Our Confirmation preparation program for youth involves parish ministry participation, classes, an overnight retreat, the completion of a portfolio and an interview. The Program is designed to help our young people deepen their relationship with God, their understanding of their faith and to realize the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Confirmation registration for 8th graders will open on October 26th, 2025 and close on November 26th , 2025. Preparation will begin in January 2026 and the confirmation Mass will be celebrated in May 2026.
Those interested in learning more about Confirmation preparation may contact Abby Walton at Awalton@stmargaret.org for more information.
Upcoming Youth Events
Faith Formation Inclement Weather Policy
Our Faith Formation Team will send an email regarding closure and cancellation. We will follow Harford County Schools’ inclement weather policy; further inclement weather policities can be found here: stmargaret.org/announcements.
Enjoy Playing Music?
Consider sharing your talent at the Contemporary Mass at Saint Mary Magdalen on Sundays at 11:00 am. Please contact Chris King in the parish office.