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BAPTISM:

Baptism's here at Epiphany occur on the third Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. Call 281-578-8271 if you are interested in Baptism at Epiphany of the Lord. You must be a registered parishoner and attend a Baptism Session for parents.

 

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):

To register call 281-578-8271.

 

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:

In order to celebrate the sacrament of marriage here at Epiphany, you must be a registered member of the parish. Please contact the pastoral offices eight months before wedding to begin preparation.

 

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING  OF THE SICK:

9:00 AM Mass - First Thursday of the month or by appointment.

 

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday's 4:00 - 5:00 PM or by appointment.

 

SACRAMENT PREPARATION (Grades 2-5):

Responsibility for sacrament preparation in order to celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharist is shared between the parents and the parish. We follow the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Galvestion-Houston for preparation. Preparing to celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharists is a two-year process involving two-parts.

  1. Enrollment in and regular weekly attendance at age-appropriate faith formation classes (whatever grade level they are in at school) OR enrollment in a Catholic school for two consecutive years.
     
  2. Enrollment in and regular weekly attendance at age-appropriate faith formation classes (whatever grade level they are in at school) OR enrollment in a Catholic school for two consecutive years.

 

STEPS FOR SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR GRADES 2-5

  1. Attendance at a PARENT ONLY SACRAMENT INFORMATION MEETING held in the fall, usually in September or October.  At this time, the discernment and preparation processes will be discussed and parents will be given the paperwork to register their child for the Reconciliation and Eucharist workshops.  ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS A DIOCESAN REQUIREMENT AND THE ONLY WAY THAT WE KNOW YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PREPARE FOR AND CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST. RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST PARENT SACRAMENT MEETINGS will be held in the Family Center on Thursday September 18, 2008 from 7-8 PM or Sunday September 28, 2008 from 4-5 PM.

  2. Attendance by the child AND at least one Catholic parent at a Saturday morning (9:00a.m. -12:00 p.m.) or Sunday afternoon (2:00-5:00 p.m.) workshop to begin the preparation process for celebrating Reconciliation.  At this time, materials will be provided for parents to work with their child at home to prepare them to celebrate Reconciliation for the first time.
     
  3. Attendance by the child and at least one Catholic parent at a Saturday morning (9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.) or Sunday afternoon (2:00-5:00 p.m.) workshop to begin the preparation process for celebrating Eucharist.  At this time, materials will be provided for parents to work with their child at home to prepare them to receive communion for the first time.

At both the Reconciliation/Eucharist and the Confirmation Parent meetings, we are requesting a photocopy of the student’s birth certificate and their baptism certificate. 

 

CHILDREN’S CATECHUMENATE:

Unbaptized children who are six years of age or older, or who have been baptized in another Christian faith and would like to become members of the Catholic Church are enrolled in a special process called the Children’s Catechumenate. In this process, children are prepared for the sacraments of Baptism (if unbaptized), Confirmation, and Eucharist. This is a two-year process during which the child is also enrolled in grade-level appropriate faith formation. Please contact the Faith Formation office for further information at (281)578-8271.

 

 
SACRAMENTS: (Jr & Sr High):

 SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST:

  1. Attendance at a PARENT ONLY SACRAMENT INFORMATION MEETING held in the fall, usually in September or October.  At this time, the discernment and preparation processes will be discussed and parents will be given the paperwork to register their child for the Reconciliation and Eucharist workshops.  ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS A DIOCESAN REQUIREMENT AND THE ONLY WAY THAT WE KNOW YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PREPARE FOR AND CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST.RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST PARENT SACRAMENT MEETINGS will be held in the Family Center on Thursday September 18, 2008 from 7-8 PM or Sunday September 28, 2008 from 4-5 PM.

  2. Attendance at an eight-week course entitled Basic Catholic Formation is required for most students beginning the preparation process in grades 6-12.  These sessions are held Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the fall of either the first or second year of preparation.

  3. Attendance by the child at a series of three preparation classes for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  These are held Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. beginning in January or February of the second year of preparation.  Parents will attend a parent session one time during one of these sessions, usually the first one.

     
  4. Attendance by the child at a series of four preparation classes for the Sacrament of Eucharist.  These are held Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. beginning after the Reconciliation sessions in the second year of preparation.  Parents will attend a parent session one time during one of these sessions, usually the first one.

At both the Reconciliation/Eucharist and the Confirmation Parent meetings, we are requesting a photocopy of the student’s birth certificate and their baptism certificate. 

 

CONFIRMATION:

High school youth who have completed 10th grade in the high school faith formation program and who are 16 years or older by September 1 (or in the 11th grade) are eligible for preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. A mandatory meeting for parents will be held in the Fall for information purposes regarding the sacrament. CONFIRMATION PARENT SACRAMENT MEETING will be held in the Family Center on Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 7 – 8 PM or Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 7 – 8 PM. Dates will also be scheduled for a sponsor/candidate meeting, candidate interview, service projects and retreat. Guidelines for candidates to discern their readiness to celebrate the sacrament are regular participation in Sunday Eucharist, a willingness to be involved in service to the church and community, and regular attendance in the High School program. Also, an area of discernment is the candidate’s desire to celebrate the sacrament and a commitment to living a life of faith in the church.

 

At both the Reconciliation/Eucharist and the Confirmation Parent meetings, we are requesting a photocopy of the student’s birth certificate and their baptism certificate. 

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