We are happy to help you or your child prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which  deepens the graces of baptism, completes Christian initiation, and gives a special strength from the Holy Spirit to witness to the Faith in word and deed.

Children's and Teen's Preparation
   At St. Mary's, preparation for Confirmation begins in 7th grade, and the sacrament is celebrated in the spring of 8th grade. Students preparing for Confirmation should be enrolled in a Catholic school, our Family Faith Formation Program, or an appropriate homeschool curriculum.

To enroll your child in our parish program, or if you have a child who is homeschooled or in a Catholic school other than St. Mary's, please visit our Children & Family Faith Formation page or contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Camille Kroll at 301-762-8750 or [email protected] 

“Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church)