Children's Faith Formation

Welcome to Children’s Faith Formation at Holy Family Church! Our mission is simple - to help your child grow in relationship with Jesus and His Church. Our experienced catechists will help your child(ren) to:

develop and deepen their love for Jesus,
learn about what it means to be Catholic, and
understand the value of living their lives according to the Gospels.

Class Information

Our Faith Formation classes are available for students in PreK4 through 8th Grade. We offer Sunday morning and Monday afternoon classes:

Sundays 9:00-10:00am
Sundays 10:30-11:30am
Mondays 4:45-5:45pm

Please note: Children in First Grade for the 2023-2024 school year who are expected to receive First Eucharist in the Second Grade need to be enrolled in this year's religious education program.

Parents

You are your child's first teacher in the school of life and faith. Please join in our mission by:

Attending Mass each week with your child
Praying daily with your child and as a family
Promoting regular attendance at Faith Formation classes
Asking your children what they learned after each Faith Formation class
Sharing your faith in your own way

Calendars for 2023-2024

Click Here To Register Now!

We look forward to assisting you with your child's formation in the Catholic faith.

Contact Dodie Seppi at dre@hfccmail.org or 410-798-5680 with any questions.

"Let Your Light Shine" - Volunteer

"You are the light of the world. ... your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father" (Matthew 5:14-16).

Confirmed adults and teens: please prayerfully consider sharing your faith as a volunteer in our Children's Faith Formation classes this year.

We have opportunities to volunteer in most grade levels as catechists (teachers), aides and subs. We comply with the Archdiocese of Baltimore's policy on Child and Youth Protection. For more information, visit https://www.holyfamilychurch.com/safe-environment.html. Training and materials provided.

YOU WILL BE BLESSED BY THIS MINISTRY!

Looking for First Sacraments? First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

Registration for First Sacraments (Reconciliation & Holy Communion) is now open. Click here to register! This is a separate program from Faith Formation with a separate registration form and tuition. For more information, visit our First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Page. Contact Beth Supple at firstsacraments@hfccmail.org with any questions.

Behind On Your Sacraments? Learn About RCIC

Attention youth and teens: Are you behind on your Sacraments? Do you still need Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation? Now is the time to get caught up! Special RCIC (Rite of Catholic Initiation of Children) classes for youth and teens will be starting in the Fall.

Contact Dodie Seppi at dre@hfccmail.org for more information.

Religious Education Staff Contact Information

Dodie Seppi - Director of Religious Education, (PreK-8), 410-798-5680 ext. 30; dre@hfccmail.org.
Beth Supple - Coordinator of Sacramental Formation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, 410-798-5680 ext. 29; firstsacraments@hfccmail.org.
Lisa Delgado - Religious Education Coordinator, 410-798-5680 ext. 62; resecy@hfccmail.org.

Catholic Schools

Archbishop Spalding High School: 8080 New Cut Road, Severn, MD 21144; Phone: 410-969-9105 DC: 301-261-2170; Fax: 410-969:1026; www.archbishopspalding.org

School of the Incarnation (Pre-K to 8th Grade): 2601 Symphony Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054; Phone: 410-519-2285; www.schooloftheincarnation.org

Are You Looking To Get Involved?

Catechist/teacher: Classes for grades PreK-8, meet September through May. Contact Dodie Seppi at dre@hfccmail.org.
Aides: Aides assist catechists in the Christian Formation classes. Contact Dodie Seppi at dre@hfccmail.org.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Present the Word at Mass to children age 4 and through the second grade. Contact Cyndi Zajic at familyministry@hfccmail.org.
Religious Education Committee: Assist in helping to plan and coordinate the religious education programs.
Nursery: The nursery is open for the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses for children ages 2-5 years. Visit the nursery page for more information. We are seeking help for this ministry. Contact Cyndi Zajic at familyministry@hfccmail.org .
Sacramental Preparation for Baptism: Assist new parents to prepare for the baptism of their children. Contact Deacon Doug Lovejoy at lovejoy.doug@gmail.com.

Office Hours

Phone: 410-798-5680
Sunday:
8:30 am–12:30 pm
(when classes are in session)
Monday:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
(when classes are in session)
Tuesday:
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Wednesday:
10:00 am–1:00 pm; 4:30pm-5:30pm
(when Sacrament Classes are in Session)
Thursday:
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
Closed