Sacraments
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Infant Baptism is typically celebrated at Epiphany of the Lord at a Sunday afternoon Baptism Service. This Baptism Service is held twice a month at 12:45PM. (celebration dates and times are subject to change and the baptism must be scheduled with our office by calling 281-578-8271).
We ask that your family is registered with our parish and that you attend a Baptism Preparation Session for parents before the celebration can be scheduled. Godparents are strongly encouraged to attend this preparation session.
Please call LouAnn at 281-578-8271 to register to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Baptism Preparation Sessions are usually held on the second Saturday of February, May, August, and November from 10:00 AM until Noon.
| Baptism Class Dates | |
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| February 11, 2012 - 10:00am | View Calendar Event |
If you are seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for a child over the age of six years, please call LouAnn at 281-578-8271.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) 
We invite those adults :
- Who have never been baptized
- Who are from another faith community and who desire to know more about the Catholic Faith
- Who were baptized as Catholics but have not yet celebrated their sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation
- Who are Catholics who have left the Church and now wish to return
Call 281-578-0707 or e-mail LouAnn Svoboda if you are interested in joining the RCIA
or to request more information.
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 (281) 578-0707 or Gerry Broussard (ext. 13) eight months before wedding to begin preparation.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. The individual receiving this sacrament will recieve, through the Holy Spirit, the grace of strengthening their desire to be healed as well as the peace and courage to prevail over their illness. The sacrament will renew their faith in God to restore them to good health or offer them peace of mind to accept God's will.
When: 9:00 AM Mass - First Thursday of the month or by appointment.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday's at 4:00PM or by appointment.
Reconciliation & Eucharist (Grades 2-5)
Mandatory Parent Sacrament Information Meetings*
Reconciliation and Eucharist
(For parents of students in grades 2 through 5)
Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Family Center
or
Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Family Center
or
Sunday, October 2, 2011, 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Family Center
*Please bring a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate AND baptism certificate and $40 (check or exact cash only) for the Reconciliation and Eucharist Workshop books.
SUNDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
DO NOT PREPARE CHILDREN TO RECEIVE COMMUNION.
Responsibility for sacrament preparation in order to celebrate Reconciliation (Penance) and Eucharist (receiving communion) is shared between the parents and the parish. We follow the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for preparation. Preparing to celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharist is a two yearprocess involving two parts:
(1) enrollment in and regular weekly attendance at age-appropriate faith formtion classes (whatever grade level they are in at school) OR enrollment in a Catholic school for two consecutive years, including the year they are in sacrament preparation classes,
AND
(2) enrollment in and attendance at the sacrament preparation classesfor the child’s grade level after at least one year of faith formation has been completed. During their second consecutive year of preparation, the children will attend boththeir faith formation classes AND the sacrament preparation classes. Although the child is to be enrolled in FF classes or Catholic school during the year they are actually preparing to celebrate, SACRAMENT PREPARATION IS NOTDONE IN THE FAITH FORMATION CLASSES AT EPIPHANY OR AT THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. Faith formation classes should continue in the years after sacraments are celebrated. Faith formation is a life-long process.
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 AN ARCHDIOCESAN REQUIREMENT AND THE ONLY WAY THAT WE KNOW YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PREPARE FOR AND CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST.
2. Parents need to bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate and $40 (check or exact cash only) for Reconciliation and Eucharist Workshop books to the information meeting. If your child has not been baptized or has been baptized in a faith other than the Catholic Church, please call the Faith Formation Office (281-578-8271) for additional information about your child’s conversion process.
3. Attendance by the child ANDat least one Catholicparent at twoSaturday workshopsfor Reconciliation. Dates and times will be given at the parent sacrament meeting. The first workshop will begin the preparation process for celebrating reconciliation. At this time, materials will be provided for parents to work with their children at home. Approximately three weeks later a follow up workshop will focus on how to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
4. Attendance by the child ANDat least one Catholic parent at twoSaturday workshops for Eucharist. Dates and times will be given at the parent sacrament meeting. The first workshop will begin the preparation process for receiving communion. At this time, materials will be provided for parents to work with their children at home. Approximately three weeks later, a follow-up workshop will focus on preparing them to receive the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time.
CHILDREN’S CATECHUMENATE:
Unbaptized children who are six years of age or olderor children 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. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate. Please contact the faith formationoffice for further information at (281) 578-8271.
Sacraments: Jr. & Sr. High
Mandatory Parent Sacrament Information Meetings*
Reconciliation and Eucharist
(For parents of students in grades 6 through 12)
Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Family Center
or
Thursday, September 29, 2011, 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Family Center
or
Sunday, October 2, 2011, 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Family Center
*Please bring a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate AND baptism certificate.
Responsibility for sacrament preparation is shared between the parents and the parish. All parents and students are asked to follow theArchdiocesan and parish guidelines for preparing for the sacraments. Failure to do so may result in the postponement of the student’s celebration of the sacrament. A student is to be enrolled in the Youth Ministry program (on-site or Jr. high home study) or in a Catholic school in addition to participating in the sacrament preparation program. Regular attendance in the faith formation sessions at least one yearimmediatelyprior to entering the sacrament preparation program is also expected. Any youth who has not recently been involved in faith formation sessions may be required to attend an 8-week course entitled Basic Catholic Formation before entering sacrament preparation sessions. Special circumstances can be addressed by calling the Faith Formationoffice. A copy of thestudent’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate will be required in order to celebrate the sacraments.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST:
1. Attendance by the child at grade-level appropriate Faith Formation sessions one year immediately prior to andduring the year of sacrament preparation. This is the minimum involvement in Faith Formation. It is a life-long process.
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 will be held on a week night (generally Monday or Tuesday) from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the fall of either the first or second year of preparation.
3. Attendance at a PARENT ONLYSACRAMENT INFORMATION MEETING held in the fall, usually in September or October. At this time, the discernment and celebration preparation processes will be discussed and parents will be given the paperwork to register their child for the Reconciliation and Eucharist preparation sessions. ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS AN ARCHDIOCESAN REQUIREMENT AND THE ONLY WAY THAT WE KNOW YOU FEEL YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PREPARE FOR AND CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST. Parents need to bring copies of their child’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate to the mandatory meeting.
4. Attendance by the child at a series of three preparation classes for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These will be held on a week night (generally a Monday or Tuesday) 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.
5. Attendance by the child at a series of four preparation classes for the Sacrament of Eucharist. Thesewill be held on a week night (generally a Monday or Tuesday) 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.
Confirmation:
There are currently no Confirmation Parent Sacrament Meetings scheduled.
