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.

Our Faith Formation sessions are available for children in Pre-K4 through 8th Grade. We look forward to assisting you with your child's formation in the Catholic faith. Contact Dodie Seppi at [email protected] or 410-798-5680 with any questions.

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First Steps Before You Register

Is your family registered with Holy Family?
To enroll your child(ren) in Faith Formation, parish registration is required. We’d love to welcome you officially into our parish family! Please click here to complete the Parish Registration Form.
Is your child going into 2nd grade and preparing for First Sacraments?
New this year: First Sacraments and Faith Formation registration are combined into one registration form. Click here to learn more about First Sacraments Registration.

Sessions Information & Registration Fees

Our Faith Formation sessions are available for children in Pre-K4 through 8th Grade. New this year: Second grade will be combined into one session that includes First Sacraments Preparation. Visit the First Sacraments Page to learn more. Registration will be separate from Children's Faith Formation for this age group, but session times will be the same as the other grades.

Sessions start date: September 21 & 22, 2025

We offer Sunday morning and Monday afternoon sessions:

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

Registration Fees*:

One child registered: $150.00
Two children registered: $250.00
Three or more children registered: $300.00

Discounted rates are available for volunteers:

Catechists receive FREE tuition for their child(ren)
Group Aides receive discounted tuition.
Coupon codes will be provided. Please contact the Faith Formation Office before registering.

*No child is turned away due to financial obligations. Please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Education office if Financial Assistance is needed. Confidential financial waivers are available for any parishioner. To make other payment arrangements, contact Lisa Delgado at [email protected].

Important Links: Schedules, Dates & Details for Parents

Faith Formation Calendar

Parent Handbook

Prayers

Parents Info & Family Faith Formation Sessions

We’ll begin the year with a required Parent Session: September 28 & 29, that occurs simultaneously with your child's session time. We’ll walk through everything you need to know about the upcoming year. We will also hold fun family faith formation sessions four times throughout the year! The dates will be posted in the calendar (see link above).

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 sessions
Asking your children what they learned after each Faith Formation session
Sharing your faith in your own way

"Let Your Light Shine": Volunteer Information

"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 sessions 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!

Catechist/teacher: Sessions for grades PreK-8, meet September through May. Contact Dodie Seppi at [email protected].
Aides: Aides assist catechists in the Faith Formation sessions. Contact Dodie Seppi at [email protected].
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Present the Word at Mass to children age 4 and through the second grade. Contact Cyndi Zajic at [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Sacramental Preparation for Baptism: Assist new parents to prepare for the baptism of their children. Contact Deacon Doug Lovejoy at [email protected].

Looking for First Sacraments?
First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

Registration for First Sacraments (Reconciliation & Holy Communion) is open. For more information, visit our First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Page. Contact Beth Supple at [email protected] with any questions.

Behind On Your Sacraments? Learn About OCIA

Attention youth and teens: Are you behind on your Sacraments? Do you still need Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation? We are happy to help you get caught up! OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, Adapted for Children) sessions for youth and teens will be starting in the fall.

Contact Dodie Seppi at [email protected] for more information.

Staff Contact Information

From left: Beth Supple, Dodie Seppi & Lisa Delgado

Dodie Seppi - Director of Religious Education, (PreK-8), 410-798-5680 ext. 30; [email protected].
Beth Supple - Coordinator of Sacramental Formation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, 410-798-5680 ext. 29; [email protected].
Lisa Delgado - Faith Formation Coordinator, 410-798-5680 ext. 62; [email protected].

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:
Closed
Thursday:
9:00 am–3:00 pm
Friday & Saturday
Closed

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