Confirmation is received in the 9th grade. Register online at https://ccjgs.org/confirmation. Students who were enrolled in CFF during their 8th grade year may prepare for Confirmation in the 9th grade. If your child did not receive instruction in the 8th grade, please contact Maggie Gorman.

CFF 2nd Grade Sacramental Preparation: Students who were enrolled in CFF during their 1st grade year may prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion in the 2nd grade. If your child did not receive instruction in the 1st grade, please contact MaggieGorman so that we can work out a plan.

CHA 2nd Grade Sacramental Preparation: Scroll down to find the online registration.

2024-2025 Children's Faith Formation (CFF) - Grades PK4-8

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. Please be faithful in bringing your child to Mass and worshipping as a family each week.

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

2nd Grade: First Reconciliation/First Communion

Welcome to a very special year for your child and your family! We have several special events planned to prepare your child to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion. The calendar of dates for these events will be available in August. While there is not a separate registration for CFF 2nd grade students, there is an extra fee of $60 to cover the cost of the Jesus Day Retreat and other events. This fee is part of the CFF Online Registration found above. The 2nd grade 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 Grade Sacramental Preparation (JGS Parishioners only)

Your child will receive instruction at CHA and join the CFF 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 registration fee. Click the button below for online registration.

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.

"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!