Faith Formation Ministries

Adult Faith Formation

Noe Rocha (512) 600-8166 – adultformation@saintwilliams.org

Learn the truth about the Catholic faith and heritage that is built upon the Word of God, with the Adult Faith Formation course.  These classes teach about the innermost mysteries of the Trinity and how we fit into God’s plan. This course will enrich your understanding of "What it means to be Catholic?” and teach you how to take that knowledge and implement it in your everyday lives.  Adult Faith Formation meets Thursday evenings. 

Bible Study/Little Rock Scripture Study

George Price (morning class) (512) 244-0814

Mark Hlas (evening class) (512) 218-8539

This program combines personal Bible reading and study, small group faith sharing, lectures and prayer in an informal setting. Meetings are held throughout the year.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

Noe Rocha (512) 600-8166 – adultformation@saintwilliams.org, More Information

CRHP is designed to bring men and women of our parish together in Christ. It is for those seeking spiritual renewal with an opportunity to deepen their faith within their parish community.  CRHP members attend a special weekend retreat nurturing their relationship with our Lord Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and the sacraments.

Faith Renewal Saturday (FRS) 

Noe Rocha (512) 600-8166 – adultformation@saintwilliams.org

Have you thought about how your baptism should be affecting your everyday life?  It is through baptism that one comes into a personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and it merits further investigation. Faith Renewal Saturday provides participates an opportunity to revive and strengthen the graces of baptism and confirmation. 

Faith Formation – Children

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Felicia Benavidez (512) 989-3705 – cgs@saintwilliams.org

This Montessori-based religious education program is designed for children ages 3-6. It works to help children fall more deeply in love with God. 

Early Childhood Development Center

Sonia Garcia (512) 600-8200 – ecdc@saintwilliams.org

This program is licensed through the State of Texas.  It provides a positive preschool experience for children between the ages of 18 months through pre-kindergarten, offering 2 or 3 days per week,
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Elementary Faith Formation

Yvonne Soorholtz (512) 600-8171 – elementary@saintwilliams.org

The Elementary Faith Formation program provides faith formation for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

• First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Middle School Youth Ministry – Solid Spirit

Audrey Higgins (512) 600-8174 – middleschool@saintwilliams.org

Middle School Youth Ministry fosters the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person and draws young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. The Solid Spirit program offers a combination of social, spiritual, and ministry opportunities for our youth.

High School Youth Ministry – St. William’s Youth Ministry

Chris Bartlett (512) 600-8173 – youthministry@saintwilliams.org

St. William’s Youth Ministry (S.W.Y.M.) provides opportunities for teenagers to learn, live and share their faith in a dynamic way seeking to form lifelong disciples through engaging gatherings and events.

• Confirmation

RCIA - Adapted for children

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

This Catholic initiation process is for children in grades 3-12 who have not been baptized in the Catholic Faith as well as for those who ARE baptized but have not received their First Holy Communion.  Children are prepared for full initiation which includes the following Sacraments:

• Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation

Vacation Bible School

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

This program provides an exciting adventure for children between the grades of pre-k through 5th grade. It also offers volunteer opportunities to students in 6-12th grade and to adults who wish to make this event an unforgettable experience for the young participants. VBS is held in June.

Faith Formation– Adults

Marriage Enrichment

Denise Abele (512) 600-8160 – marriageministry@saintwilliams.org

This program provides opportunities for couples to grow together in their marriage through a series of dinners and other sessions.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Noe Rocha (512) 600-8166 – adultformation@saintwilliams.org

Initiates adults into the Catholic Church and welcomes those already baptized by completing the initiation process. Men and women are needed to sponsor and walk with those who will be received into the Church at Easter.

• Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation

MORE INFORMATION

For more opportunities for you to share your time, talent and treasure within our parish, visit the ministries page or click on the links listed in the menu at left.

PRINT: Click here to print the complete Saint William Ministry Booklet.