Building a Family of Faith in Jesus Christ
through Catholic Worship, Formation, and Charity
Faith Formation
Faith Formation is for everyone at every age. It is a life-long process for each one of us—children and adults. Faith in Christ is what makes us One family—One Church.
The foundation we establish in childhood is just the beginning as we mature and work to build a deeper relationship with God and our community as his disciples.
St. Mary Magdalen embraces everyone, no matter where they are on the path in their faith journeys. Our parish offers a variety of options for individuals and families to explore and get involved in the community. In addition to these recurring formation options, please visit our liturgical formation, service ministries, and events.
PREP
Parish Religious Education Program for Youth
Catechetical programs begin in Grade 1 and extend to Grade 7 in our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Each level focuses on nurturing deep spiritual values and fostering Catholic community members' attitudes, understanding, and behaviors. We strive to guide children to develop a personal relationship with Jesus and help them understand that they are deeply loved and valued.
TMIY
That Man is You!
TMIY is a thriving men's program that promotes a vibrant faith and family life. It meets on Thursday mornings at 6:20 AM, except summer and scheduled breaks.
Enjoy fellowship, a video series, and a discussion based on each session's specific focus and theme. TMIY allows men to discuss their faith and development as fathers, husbands, or singles and live out their Catholic faith in meaningful and fulfilling ways.
The program is offered at SMM through Paradisus Dei.
OCIA
Order of Christian
Initiation of Adults
How do I learn more about becoming a Catholic?
The OCIA is a gradual process of education and formation for adults. Whether unbaptized or baptized in another Christian denomination, this journey helps adults to grow in their relationship with God. Our process focuses on the teachings and practices of the Catholic faith and the value and application of faith in our daily lives. This journey will take you through the various phases of discerning your call to becoming a Catholic and living the faith.
SHE
She Shall Be Called Woman
SHE is a profound program that engages the deepest longings of the feminine heart. SHE meets on Monday evening from 5 to 6 PM for a series of one hour sessions.
It's a place for women who want to be truly known and loved on their journey with the Lord. SHE transforms hearts so women can discover the profound depths of the feminine heart and their relationship with God and others.
The program is offered at SMM through Paradisus Dei.
Young Adults
Bible Study, Socials & More
St. Mary Magdalen offers a space for young adults to be among others their age in a supportive and active social community, based on growing a personal relationship with Jesus.
On Mondays from 7 to 8 PM, young adults gather with others for Bible study and fellowship with Fr. Eric.
Throughout the year, SMM offers young adult focused options, including Sunday Mass at 7 PM, socials, retreats, and events.
Blaze
Girls in Grades 7th & 8th
BLAZE is an after-school ministry on Wednesdays in fall and spring for girls in 7th and 8th grade. Created by the founder of WWP, it seeks to counteract how society drives girls to question their true worth and beauty.
Through BLAZE, moderators emphasize how a girl's identity is rooted in Christ as God's chosen, beloved daughter.
An antidote to bullying, anxiety, and image issues, BLAZE replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through Scripture based learning in a supportive environment.
The program is offered at SMM and was created by Walking With Purpose.
Walking With Purpose
Women's Bible Study
Walking with Purpose Bible studies help women grow closer to Christ as they lean on Scripture's truths to live joyfully. Its Catholic Bible studies offer solutions found in Scripture that women can apply to their lives.
Each series follows a specific Scripture-based format along with a companion book for discussion.
When facilitated at SMM, each series meets once a week and run for six or more sessions. To learn more, visit our WWP page linked below.
The God Squad
Boys in Grades 6th through 8th
The God Squad (TGS) at St. Mary Magdalen, founded by student Carson Victoria in 2025, is a group for young men who, through Christian living, prayer, group discussion, service, activity—and FUN—realize and embrace God's plan in their lives!
The God Squad meets in the school on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 PM during the academic year. This program is free for SMM School and PREP boys in 6th through 8th grade. In Carson's words: "You'll find success in TGS."
St. Mary Magdalen School
PreK through 8th grade
At Saint Mary Magdalen School, we are dedicated to being PASSIONATELY CATHOLIC and committed to creating a path to ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE for our students. Guided by the teachings of the Gospel and serving as a vital ministry of our PARISH COMMUNITY, we promote an engaging and nurturing environment in which to advance the full potential of each child, integrate our Catholic faith values and virtues, and nourish a STRONG MORAL FOUNDATION for a life-long relationship with Jesus Christ.
