Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace offers opportunities for lifelong faith formation.
As programs are developed, they will be added to this page, announced in the bulletin, emailed in our Newsletter, and publicized in flyers.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call the Office of Faith Formation,
(727) 896-2191, extension 207

2024 Adult Faith Formation 

Saturday Bible Study

Our Saturday Bible Study is held from 10 - 11:30 AM in the Parish Center.
In 2024, we are using Fr. Mike Schmitz's podcast, The Bible in a Year!

Please register with Theresa Pacuicrk and join us for this life-giving study. We ask you to register so Theresa can  notify you if there is a cancellation.

727-470-1671
theresa.pacuicrk@gmail.com

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Saints for the Summer Study 8/11/24 - 9/11/24

Wednesdays 10-11:30A in the Parish Hall

Contact Lynn at 727 - 896 - 2191 X207 to register or for more information

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The Brotherhood of Our Lady Men's Group will resume the monthly meetings on September 4, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

All men of the parish, college-aged or older are invited to participate in our Brotherhood meetings, which begin this September and are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Each meeting will offer spiritual discussion, faith sharing, and will conclude with Eucharistic Adoration.  To register and find out more, email Mark Egeling at markegg66@gmail.com.  

Future dates after September 4 are October 2, November 6 and December 4, 2024

Team Initiation

Team Initiation for Adults (Formerly the OCIA) is the process of prayer, preparation and sacrament by which we welcome new members to our Church. If you have not been baptized or confirmed or are just curious about the Catholic faith, this is for you! We also invite anyone who has been baptized in another faith tradition and would like to prepare for First Communion and Confirmation in the Catholic faith. Team Initiation is available for both adults and children over the age of 7.

Participants meet on Sunday afternoons, 12:15 - 1:30 PM in the parish center. You're welcome to bring your own lunch or snack to enjoy during our social time. We provide coffee/tea fellowship, prayer, teaching and discussion!

Ready to register? Please download the form below and send it to Lynn at ldoto@stmaryolg.org . If you're unable to download, just call the office and we will take the information over the phone. M-Th, 9 am - 3 pm (727) 896-2191, extension 207.

Registration Form 

Children in the Initiation Ministry- If you have a child who is over age 6 and unbaptized, or who is baptized in another Christian faith tradition, and you would like that child to be received into the Catholic Church, please call us to discuss how this is done. M-Th, 9 am - 3 pm (727) 896-2191, extension 207.

Baptism of Infants and Children

 Congratulations on your decision to have your child baptized at Saint Mary's. 

There is a lot of preparation that goes into a baptism!
Please contact us six months in advance so we can complete the necessary steps
and schedule your child's baptism at a mutually convenient time. 

• Parents must be registered and active members of Saint Mary's Church for at least 6 months.
  "Active" means you are using envelopes or online giving, and/or contributing your service to the parish in time or talent. 
• Complete the Baptism Registration Form
• Submit the Godparent Eligibility Form for qualified godparents at least one month before the Baptism.
• Attend the Parent/Godparent preparation class (live or online) Parents are required to attend. Godparents are welcome but not required.

Please call to register for a Baptism Parent Preparation class, 727-896-2191, extension 207

Children's Faith Formation Information 

Learning about the Catholic faith and coming to be in relationship with Jesus through the Church is a lifelong adventure. Saint Mary’s partners with Catholic families to offer a unique Faith Formation program for children in grades K-8. Using the Family of Faith curriculum by Sophia Institute, students will study Volume 3, Life in Christ, during the 2024-25 academic year. The focus this year is on Morality, and includes learning about the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, Sin and Grace, Conscience, Virtues and Vices, and much more. Participation in the life of the parish, Mass, and service opportunities are also part of this program. Children of all ages receive instruction on the same topic at an appropriate developmental level, so the whole family is learning the same topic at the same time.

Our diocese also requires that students and parents attend the Circle of Grace class, our Safe Environment training. This is offered at the first class of the year.

Our Faith Formation program is in two parts: home study guided by the parents, and a monthly class at the parish with catechists. This monthly meeting in 2024-2025 will take place on the SECOND SUNDAY of the month from 9:15 – 10:45 beginning with the required Circle of Grace class on September 8, 2024 at 9:15 AM.

Registration forms must be received at the parish no later than August 31, but preferably as soon as possible. Registered parents will be given the information to order their materials in time for the first class.

We look forward to sharing our beloved Catholic Faith with your children this year!

CLASSES BEING ON SEPTEMBER 8 WITH A MANDATORY CIRCLE OF GRACE PRESENTATION FOR ALL AGES and for PARENTS.

DOWNLOAD the HANDBOOK which includes all forms that must be submitted for registeration by September 1, 2024. It also includes instructions on how to order materials.
If you are unable to download and print the forms, please contact Lynn at the office for assistance.

Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Children and Young People 

Schedule for 2024-2025 sessions and activities:

Please direct any questions to:
Lynn Doto
Director of Faith Formation
(727) 896-2191, ext. 207