Faith Formation
Mission Statement:
As the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Mary’s we are responsible for sharing our faith with the children and youth of our parish family and must do so with commitment, knowledge and enthusiasm. We are called in our relationship with God, in light of the sacred scriptures, to ongoing comprehensive Christian Formation; knowledge of the faith, liturgical formation, moral formation, learning how to pray, education for community life, participation in social justice and missionary initiation. Let us take seriously our responsibility to be faithful disciples of Jesus and give witness to the Gospel message of compassion, love, forgiveness and peace. In keeping our focus on the Eucharist, our purpose is to develop, strengthen, and encourage the spiritual and educational formation, the heart and mind of all our children and youth as we continue on our faith journey.
Contact the Director of Religious Education
List of Services
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Faith Formation Class InformationList Item 1
Registration Closed for 2026-2027 Classes.
Class Times:
- Grades K & 3: Mondays 3:45-5:00pm
- Grades 4-7: Mondays 5:15-6:30pm
- First Communion Prep 1 & 2 (Grades 1 & 2): Mondays 3:45-5:00pm.
- Confirmation Prep 1 & 2 (8th grade and up): Sundays 5:30pm Mass, class 5:30-7:30pm (including Mass)
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First Communion ClassList Item 2
First Communion remains a 2-year preparation period. Prep 2 students will receive First Communion in May 2027. To receive First Communion your child must attend scheduled Prep 2 Faith Formation classes at St. Mary’s. All children must complete Prep 1 (1st grade) Faith Formation before entering Prep 2- (2nd grade) First Communion classes.
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Confirmation ClassList Item 3
Confirmation remains a 2-year preparation period. Prep 2 students will be Confirmed in May 2027. Prep 1 students are in the 1st phase of the program and will receive their Sacrament in the Spring of 2028. To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, students must have knowledge and understanding of our Faith. This is achieved through ongoing study both at home and in Faith Formation classes
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Catholic school students- Confirmation requirements:
Please register with the St. Mary’s Faith Formation Office to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Mary’s Parish in May 2027.
The attached Catholic school Confirmation Registration and Application Form may be used to register. If your Catholic school has its own Confirmation registration form that has been signed by the Pastor or Director of Religious Education (DRE), that form may be submitted instead.
To complete registration, please email the application or registration form to kbladen@stmarylong.org no later than September 30.
If the required information is not included on the form, please provide the following in your email:
Parent/guardian names
Email addresses for both parents/guardians
Mailing address
Cell phone numbers for both parents/guardians
All registration materials must be received by September 30 to ensure enrollment in the 2027 Confirmation program.