SACRAMENTS: Baptism

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Baptism is the first of rites which begins our journey by incorporating us in the body of Christ, that is the church. Baptism preparation class is required prior to a baptism for both the sponsors and parents. 

For more information, call the church office at 979-548-2020 ext. 4.

Our next Baptism Prep Class will be on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the OLPH hall! This class will be offered in both English and Spanish, and is required for both parents and godparents to attend if you are planning to baptize your child, or be a sponsor, within the next 3 years. We kindly ask that you RSVP by Thursday, December 4 if you plan to attend!  

This class is only offered quarterly in our parishes. If you plan to baptize your child or know there is a possibility that you may be a sponsor within the next 3 years, please plan appropriately as to when you will need to attend a class! Contact Rebecca Giles at 832-212-4988 if you have any questions. 

Adult Confirmation: For those who have received Baptism and 1st Eucharist, but yet to receive confirmation. Adults preparing to be confirmed attend classes separate from the youth, but are confirmed along with the youth. For RCIA inquiries, fill out the online form below.

High School Confirmation: The two year preparation program begins in high school.

Students attend CCE classes, contribute

hours of community and church service,

and fulfill additional requirements.

The sacrament of marriage is entered into for life. It is established by the consent of a man and a woman in the presence of the church minister. Please contact the church office a minimum of six months prior to any permanent arrangements. 

Additional requirements and preparations will be explained at that time. No permanent arrangements should be made before talking to the priest.

This is a sacrament of healing for the seriously ill, not to be considered as only “last rites”. Please call the church office to make arrangements.  

To obtain reconciliation with God and with the Church, we examine our conscience and confess to a priest all the unconfessed grave sins we remember. Reconciliation is before Saturday Mass from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, or by appointment. During the liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent, a parish celebration of reconciliation is held. For more information, call the church office at 979-548-2020, ext. 4. 

The two year program begins in the first grade and students attend Faith Formation classes. There are parent meetings, as well. More Faith Formation information can be found here.