St. Mary Religious Education actively participates in and extends the role of the domestic Church as the primary teacher of the faith and supports the domestic Church in forming the people of God into vibrant, Eucharistic communities.
Deacon John Walsh
Director of Religious Education
910.762.5491 Ext-114
jwalsh@thestmaryparish.org
2025 – 2026 Faith Formation
All classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 –10:45 am. Grades K-5 will meet in the lower school and middle school/high school grades (Youth Ministry 6 - Confirmation) will meet in the Tileston building.
To view the schedule, click here: 2025-2026 Schedule
On behalf of the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry staff, we all thank you for allowing us the great privilege of sharing our wonderful faith with your children. We look forward to serving you and your family.
Deacon John Walsh
Director of Religious Education (K-5)
910.762.5491 x114
jwalsh@thestamryparish.org
Omeed Huemiller
Director of Youth Ministries (Middle/High School)
910.762.5491 x602
humillero@thestmaryparish.org
This process is for those interested in joining the Catholic Church; a journey with others during the Liturgical Year entering the Church with the Sacraments on Holy Saturday. A team approach, volunteers are welcome.
Facilitate faith formation for adults within the parish to include Diocesan approved Catechetical Institute courses, as well as other USCCB approved programs.
Baptism preparation involves counseling individuals who wish to receive the Sacrament of Baptism for themselves or their child/children and determining the appropriate course of action.
The Baptism preparation coordinator facilitates classes and schedules baptisms for parents who wish to have their child/children under the age of 7 baptized. The Baptism preparation class consists of a brief video, discussion about the Rite of Baptism in the Catholic Church, what the family can expect on the day of Baptism, and completion of the Baptism register paperwork.
The purpose of this ministry is to meet with engaged couples to help them interpret their Fully Engaged Pre-Marital Inventory Results.