First Communion is a 2-year process. Students must complete one year of Faith Formation before they are eligible to register for our First Communion (Year 2) class. The Year 2 First Communion Preparation class is offered to children entering grades 2nd through 6th grades. If your child is entering 7th through 12th grade, please contact Kristina Piñero, our DRE, for more information.
Requirements: A copy of child’s baptismal certificate. If your child was not baptized in the Catholic Church, please obtain a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate from the church of Baptism. We will review the Baptismal Certificate and determine if your child should prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion through the RCIC Program or the First Communion Preparation Program.
The Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for Children (RCIC) is a two-year process for children ages 7 to 17 who 1) have not been baptized, or 2) are beyond the traditional age to attend standard Religious Education classes. At the end of the second year, participants receive all sacraments of initiation.
Requirement: A copy of child’s birth certificate from the Health Dept. if child is not baptized.
Confirmation is a 2-year process. Preparation begins in the 9th grade.
Requirement: copy of child’s Baptismal Certificate and 1st Holy Communion Certificate.
Adults (already baptized) seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Requirements for Confirmation Class: Baptism & First Communion.
Confirmation Sessions begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Location: Fr. Vicente Pena Community Center; 1334 West Ashby Place, 78201
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $35
Payment Method: online, cash, or check
REGISTER HERE
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The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for anyone 18 years and older who has not been baptized and is hoping to be in full communion in the Catholic Church. Converts and catechists participate in a variety of informational classes as well as spiritual formation through retreats, scripture study, and prayer groups. Click here to read more about RCIA and hear from others who have gone through this beautiful process of initiation to the Church.
RCIA Sessions start on Sunday, September 8, 2024
Location: School Building next to the Church
Time: 8:15 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $35
Payment Method: online, cash, or check
REGISTER HERE
PAY ONLINE HERE