Learn more about mission of the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis here.
Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
St. Theresa Rite of Confirmation Masses:
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM
(Sponsor Rehearsal Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM)
and
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM
(Sponsor Rehearsal Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM)
*Please sign your teen up for their preferred Rite of Confirmation Mass date & respective Sponsor Rehearsal date here
***Registration is now CLOSED for the 2017-2018 year.***
NEW! High School Confirmation is now offered for eligible 9th Graders as well as grades 10-12. See eligibility requirements below.
For the 2017 Confirmation class, we are excited to be using the Called to Mercy program. This is a Confirmation program that combines the best of all learning experiences, tapping the strength and appeal of online learning with the power of interspersed, face-to face gathered sessions.
This Confirmation curriculum offers ten interactive online learning modules and five gathered community-building sessions, including a retreat. The result: engaging, relevant, and deeply reflective opportunities for a true spiritual conversion to lives that give witness to Jesus’ call and the Church’s mission of mercy.
Catechesis preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be completed online via your Called to Mercy online account. Online catechesis consists of ten interactive and engaging E-Learning modules. Students and sponsors will receive their online registration and login information once their registration forms have been completed and submitted to the parish office.
All online modules must be completed by Friday, December 1st, 2017 by 11:59 PM.
The Called to Mercy Confirmation Program also includes mandatory Gathered Sessions which serve to foster community amongst the teens as they grow together as witnesses in evangelization and discipleship.
2017-2018 Called to Mercy Gathered Sessions:
Choose ONE:
Sunday, May 21st, 6:30-8:30 PM, Gymnasium
Wednesday, May 24th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Gymnasium
Sunday, September 17th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Gymnasium
Sunday, October 15th, 1:30-4:30 PM, Gymnasium
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Gymnasium
Various Service Opportunities available in November
Further details TBA
Overnight Retreat at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center
7 PM Friday, December 8th -- 8:30 PM Saturday, December 9th
Begins with Mass at St. Theresa at 7:00 PM for the Holy Day
(Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
Further details TBA
Watch the video below to learn more about the NET Confirmation Retreats or visit NET Ministries online.
Teen Encounter Training Workshop & Live Lab
Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, begin in Gymnasium
or
Sunday, February 4th
Further details TBA
See video below to learn more about St. Paul Street Evangelization or visit St. Paul Street Evangelization online.
St. Theresa Rite of Confirmation Masses:
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM
(Sponsor Rehearsal Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM)
and
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM
(Sponsor Rehearsal Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM)
St. Theresa Catholic Church offers preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in accordance with Diocese of Austin guidelines. We invite catechized high school students to receive Confirmation as early as grade 9. Generally, catechized means (at minimum) receiving 2 years of comprehensive catecehsis immediately prior to Confirmation. This can include enrollment in a Catholic School or participation in a church catechesis class.
PreConfirmation classes begin September 10. For information regarding enrollment for PreConfirmation classes, please visit our Catechesis Page.