Faith Formation for Children

What is Faith Formation for Children?  Learning about our faith is a life-long journey!  At St. Margaret Mary, our parish children have the opportunity to learn about their faith, at an age-appropriate level, in the following ways:

  • Classes led by a catechist on most Sunday mornings from 10:40-11:40, from September to May.
  • Family-centered catechesis one Wednesday evening a month from 5:30-7:30pm. All family members welcome!
  • Weekly Virtual Learning for families who have a structured learning system at home. (An interview is required prior to beginning our virtual program)

Our program is Gospel-based with an emphasis on God’s love and reinforces the messages learned at Mass. Students are expected to attend Mass weekly.

We offer classes for students in Pre-K through Fifth grade. Students in 6th through 12th grades have opportunities for Faith Formation through the Youth Ministry Office.

Please contact Michelle at [email protected] for more information. There is a $50 fee per child.

Circle of Grace

All Faith Formation students will participate in a Circle of Grace lesson during the year. The Circle of Grace is a safe environment in which God’s love and care are all around us. Children are taught respect of themselves and others. The age-appropriate activities and discussions help the children to recognize safe and unsafe environments and know how to bring concerns to trusted adults.

Schedules

First Communion & First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation and First Communion prepares batitized Catholic children and their parents to learn about and recieve the Sacraments of Reconcilation and Eucharist in a year's time. Children are at a minumum expected to:

  • Attend Mass regularly, and have a working knowledge of its prayers and responses
  • Have memorized:
    • Sign of the Cross
    • Haily Mary
    • Our Father

All classes meet on a Tuesday evening. Retreats (to be scheduled at a later date) will be held on Saturday. Please see our schedule below.

The registration form is for registered members of St. Margaret Mary Church, who are in 2nd Grade or higher. If you are not a member, please register your family before you fill out this form. For more information on how to register go to https://stmargaretmary.org/become-a-member

To register for Sacramental Preparation:
1. Complete the form, including an upload of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.
2. Pay the $50 Registration Fee.
3. Complete the emailed diocesan release forms.
Registrations will be Incomplete until ALL steps are completed.

*Students who are enrolled in Sacrament Preparation MUST have regular attendance in one of our Faith Formation programs or attend a St. Margaret Mary Catholic School.*

If you would like more information please contact Michelle at 407-647-5171 or [email protected]

First Reconciliation/First Communion 2026-2027 Schedule

Vacation Bible Camp
June 14-18, 2027 • 9am-12pm • Registration will open March 2027

For any questions about any of these programs please contact Contact: Michelle Tyson at (407) 647-5171 or email [email protected]