RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children and Teens

Sacraments for Older Children

Children of age 7 or above who have yet to be Baptized in the Catholic Faith and/or have yet to receive their First Holy Communion, please contact the RCIA Coordinator for Children, Lisa Salas, so that a plan for sacrament preparation can be put together specifically for the individual child and their family. The plan may consist of participation in weekly mass, weekly structured classes, individual family sessions, and attendance at various church-family events. 

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is adapted for Children in order to help them to discover their faith in God and to see God's love in action.  This is achieved with the help of their families and the ministries of St. William Catholic Church. 

Thank you for answering the call of the Holy Spirit to learn more about the Catholic Sacraments for your children and your family.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon!

In Christ,
 

Lisa Salas - Coordinator
512-600-8165
lsalas@saintwilliams.org

ALL Currently Enrolled Participants in RCIA adapted for Children/Teens

Those children/teens (Catechumens) currently enrolled in the initiation process for the 2011-12 religious education year seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation; please attend the following:

• Rite of Acceptance into the Order of the Catechumenate - Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30pm - Sacred Heart Chapel
• Rite of Sending - Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm - Sacred Heart Chapel
• Rite of Election - Saturday, February 26th at 5:30pm - St. John Vianney Parish; Round Rock, Texas
• Scrutinies & Anointing - Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30pm - Sacred Heart Chapel
• Easter Vigil Rehearsal - Wednesday, April 4th at 6pm - Main Church
• Easter Vigil Mass Celebration - Saturday, April 7th at 8:00pm - Main Church

Those children/teens (Candidates) currently enrolled in the initiation process for the 2011-12 religious education year who are already baptized in the Catholic faith and are seeking First Holy Communion and Confirmation; please attend the following:

• First Reconciliation Service - TBA
• Confirmation Rehearsal: Friday, April 20th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
• Confirmation & First Holy Communion Mass with Bishop Vásquez: Saturday, April 21st at 10am. Please arrive by 9:15am.

RCIA for High School Teens

(Teens also fully participate in SWYM)

SAVE THESE DATES FOR ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATION PREPARATION (GRADES 9-12):

(Mandatory attendance required; may not miss more than 1 session; make-up lesson is available for missed session.)

Super Sunday #1: January 15th, 10:45am - 1:30pm - Parish Hall

Super Sunday #2: February 5th, 10:45am - 1:30pm - Parish Hall

Super Sunday #3: February 19th, 10:45am - 1:30pm - Parish Hall

Confirmation Retreat: February 24th - 26th - http://www.gogreeneretreats.com

Super Sunday #4: March 25, 10:45am - 1:30pm - Parish Hall

Many participants have special circumstances and above plans may be modified at the discretion of the parents and church staff to best serve and accomodate the entire family.  Please visit with the coordinator if you have questions, concerns or comments.

Lisa Salas - (512)600-8165 - lsalas@saintwilliams.org

Traditional Catholic Prayers

The traditional Catholic prayers most commonly recited. 

• Tradtional Catholic Prayers