All children ages 7-17 who have had minimal or no formal religious education will attend CCE for an average of two years. Participation and attendance at the Sunday Mass is vital. The child’s readiness for the celebration of each sacrament is to be determined by the CCE staff, the parent/s and the child together.

 If the parent, catechist, pastor or delegate deems the child is not sufficiently prepared or there is not a sincere commitment to receive the sacrament, it may be recommended to the child and the parent(s) that celebration of the sacrament be postponed (C#914, GCD Add. #4, #5)
 

Baptism for Older Children

Children/youth 7-17 years of age will participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program which is adapted for children/youth. The RCIA program is based on two separate parts which includes attendance at CCE and sacramental preparation. For dates, registration or more information on this program please contact the church and ask for Fr. Niall at 713-467-8170.

 First Penance

 The First Penance program has a total of six sessions for the children. For more information and to register for this program please contact Fr. Niall Nolan at 713-467-8170.

 First Eucharist

The First Eucharist program has a total of six sessions for the children and one session for the whole family. For more information and to register for this program please contact the office and ask for Fr. Niall at 713-467-8170.

 Confirmation

 The youth who are preparing to celebrate Confirmation must be in the 11th grade and have attended CCE on a continuous basis or are attending a catholic school. Preparation should star as soon as possible.  Please contact the church office and ask for Fr. Niall at 713-467-8170.

Marriage

If you are considering getting married at St. Catherine of Siena, please review our Wedding Policies and call the parish office at 713-467-8170 to set up an appointment with Fr. Niall to start the process.