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. Nial.

 First Penance

 The First Penance program has a total of six sessions for the children. First session will be in April 2010. For more information and to register for this program please contact Ruth in the Religious Education Office at 713-467-8170 or ruth.yanez.dre@sbcglobal.net, by April.

 First Eucharist

The First Eucharist program has a total of six sessions for the children and one session for the whole family. The first session will be in August 2010. For more information and to register for this program please contact the office and ask for Fr. Nial.

 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. At St. Catherine of Siena the next Celebration will be in the Fall of 2012. But preparation should star today, so please contact church and ask for Fr. Niall.

Marriage

For weddings please download this wedding form.  Complete the form and turn it in to the office.