We offer Faith Formation classes for children in Grades K4 through Confirmation on Sunday mornings following our 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist begins in the First Grade and is completed in the Second Grade.

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August 1, 2019

Dear Parents,

Summer is almost over and we at Saint Mary's are looking forward to another exciting year with our children in Faith Formation Classes.
Classes will begin Sunday, September 8, and meet from 10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary’s in the classrooms above the hall.

Sacramental policy reminder:  Children preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation must attend, at the very minimum, TWO FULL YEARS of Faith Formation classes if they are not in our Catholic School system. This means a child who is to receive First Holy Communion in 2nd grade must have already completed the 1st grade class before moving on to the 2nd grade and the reception of the Sacrament. Similarly, a child preparing for Confirmation must have completed 6th/7th grade class before moving on to the 7th/8th grade class and the reception of Confirmation.

Teaching Touching Safety:  Every parish in the Diocese of Charleston is required to offer a “Teaching Touching Safety” class each year to all children registered in faith formation. As a parent/guardian, you have the right to choose whether your child participates in the TTS program. Information of this program can be found at tncrrg.virtus.org/touchingsafety/charleston.cfm.

Catechesis at every age is vital for the proper and ongoing formation of the Christian heart and mind. Please give your child the inestimable gift of learning the Catholic faith at every level.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 843.270.5080 or by e-mail at formation@sma.church. Thank you.

God bless,

Peggy Bachofner
89 Hasell Street
Charleston, SC 29401