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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

Family Faith Formation 

Let us come alongside you as your build a Firm Foundation for your Family

Family Faith Formation (FFF) is a place for families to gather together in the supportive net of our community to encounter Jesus and the teachings of His Church. 

 

Starting in September, families will gather every other Sunday morning (from 9:00am-10:40am) OR every other Monday evening (6:00-7:40pm) for a time of fellowship, fun, and growing in our faith.  Part of this time will be spent with the whole family together, sharing a meal and building bonds with one another and with other families in the community.  Then, we will break into age-groups.  During this time, the children and teens will go with their catechists to a fun, open, and prayerful environment and continue building a faith foundation together with other kids their age. The adults will then have time to focus on their own faith lives through presentations, small group discussions, and prayer. 

 

Anyone is welcome to sign-up for this program, and it is a program for the whole family!  We even have a nursery available for our littlest ones. 

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FFF F.A.Q.

Is this a drop-off program?

No, this is not a drop-off program.  This is a program for adults and children to attend together.  At least one parent must attend with your child(ren).  Your whole family is welcome and highly encouraged to attend!  Please see our Family Faith Formation Policy Page for more information.

 

Who is this program for?

Family Faith Formation is for anyone who would like to register and attend!  During the part of the session when we will break into age-groups, adults and teens (11th-12th grade) will stay in Legacy, babies (1-2 years) will be welcome in the nursery, and our young people (from age 3 through 10th grade) will go with other children their age to a classroom in the building.  Infants are welcome to stay with their parents in Legacy.

 

How does Family Faith Formation fit in with first reconciliation and first Communion?

In order to sign-up for a sacramental preparation program (for first reconciliation and/or first Communion), a child must have completed the previous year of faith formation last year AND currently be enrolled in and receiving faith formation this year.  Your child may receive this required faith formation in a Catholic school setting or through our Family Faith Formation program.  Please keep in mind that first reconciliation and first Communion preparation is a separate program which does not take place during Family Faith Formation, and it has a separate registration form.  You can find more important information about the program on our sacramental preparation page

Then you only need

to register for Family Faith Formation (FFF)

Register for FFF now, and plan to register for 

Sacramental Prep

in Fall 2026

Plan to register for Sacramental Prep in Fall 2026

How does Family Faith Formation fit in with Confirmation?

In order to sign-up for the confirmation preparation program, a child must have completed a year of faith formation last year (either in a Catholic school setting or through our faith formation program).  This year, our confirmation program will take place during Family Faith Formation.  So, if you would like to register your child to prepare for confirmation, then make sure to mark that as you complete the Family Faith Formation registration form.  For more important information about this program (including requirements for enrollment), please visit our sacramental preparation page.

Plan to register

for Confirmation

Prep in Fall 2026

Register for FFF now, and plan to register for Confirmation Prep in Fall 2026

Then you only need to register for Family Faith Formation (FFF)

Register for FFF AND (in that form) make sure to select that you want that child to prepare for Confirmation this year

My kids attend Catholic school.  Where do we fit in?

While Catholic school kids are not required to attend Family Faith Formation to prepare for their sacramental prep year, our Catholic school families are still welcome and encouraged to be a part of this program!  Family Faith Formation is all about being woven together in a net of support and encouragement as we all grow closer to Jesus and one another. 

 

Is there a fee for Family Faith Formation?

Yes, registration comes with a flat-fee for all families ($350).  Not only does this cover all of the materials used in your faith formation, but it also includes a hearty meal for your whole family!  If this fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please get in touch with the Faith Formation Team (faithformation@thepastorate.com). Financial assistance is available to ensure no one is excluded, with a focus on supporting families with financial hardships.


Please reach out to our Faith Formation Team at faithformation@thepastorate.com if you have any other questions or concerns!

Family Faith Formation
2025-2026 Session Schedule

Schedule for Sunday Session:

Sept. 14, 2025

Sept. 28, 2025

Oct. 5, 2025

Oct. 19, 2025

Nov. 2, 2025

Nov. 16, 2025

Nov. 30, 2025

Feb. 8, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

Mar. 1, 2026

Mar. 15, 2026

Mar. 29, 2026

Apr. 19, 2026

May 3, 2026

Schedule for Monday Session:

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

Dec. 1, 2025

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

Mar. 2, 2026

Mar. 16, 2026

Mar. 30, 2026

Apr. 20, 2026

May 4, 2026

Registration will be available for all families on April 30th for the 2025-26 Session.

REGISTER for Family Faith Formation HERE

(Registration will be available to all families on April 30th.)

(Registration will only be open until capacity is reached. Please be proactive about registering to assure your spot)

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            ABOUT US

The Pastorate of St. Francis - St. Mary & Holy Family is one faith community, three Catholic parishes located in Brunswick, Petersville, and Middletown, Maryland.

We welcome everyone to join us and our prayer is that you will encounter Christ among us!

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Phone: (301) 473-4800

Email: info@thepastorate.com

Mailing address: 

7321 Burkittsville Rd

Middletown, MD 21769

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