Children's Faith Formation (CFF)
Dear Parents,
We welcome you and your family to Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) at Jesus the Good Shepherd!
Our aim is simply to help your child grow in relationship with Jesus and His Church.
We offer Sunday morning and evening classes:
9:20-10:30 a.m. - Grades PK4 - 8 (Class meets weekly and falls between 8:00 & 10:45 a.m Masses)
6:20-8:00 p.m. - Grades 6 - 8 (Class meets every other week and starts after the 5:00 p.m. Mass.)
Family worship at weekly Sunday Mass (or Saturday evening) is the highlight of our CFF program. Every Catholic family needs the Eucharist to stay unified and full of grace. When you register, please remember to be faithful to this obligation.
Please email or call me if your child is ‘late’ to receive a sacrament. This is no problem and we can help your family.
May God bless you and your family.
Maggie Gorman, Coordinator of Religious Education
410-257-3810 x 1015
ReligiousEd@CCJGS.org
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
2nd Grade: First Reconciliation/First Communion
Students who were enrolled in Faith Formation during their 1st grade year may prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion in their 2nd grade. This sacramental preparation group includes 2nd graders in the CFF program and 2nd graders enrolled at Cardinal Hickey Academy (CHA) who are parishioners of Jesus the Good Shepherd.
CHA 2nd graders: If your family is registered at JGS, your child will receive instruction at CHA and join the parish 2nd grade children for a few special events. A calendar of special First Communion preparation dates that you will take part in along with our CFF students will be available in August. There is a $60 fee and online registration will open in August.
Confirmation is received in our parish in 9th grade. Register online at https://ccjgs.org/confirmation.
Our Mission:
To enrich each child's ongoing faith formation by creating a welcoming place where they may grow in the knowledge of Catholic faith, morality, prayer, worship and Christian service.
"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).
"Let Your Light Shine" - VOLUNTEER:
Confirmed adults and teens: please prayerfully consider sharing your faith as a volunteer for our Children's Faith Formation this fall.
We have opportunities to volunteer in most grade levels as catechists, aides and subs. We comply with the Child Protection Policy for the Archdiocese of Washington. For more information, go to http://adw.org/childprotection/. Training and materials provided. You will be blessed by this ministry!