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.
Registration is now OPEN for the 2017-2018 year.
All registration forms can be found under "Documents" in the left margin.
NEW! High School Confirmation is now offered for eligible 9th Graders as well as grades 10-12 beginning with the 2017-18 year. See eligibility requirements below.
If your teen is planning to be confirmed this 2017-2018 year, please make sure to attend ONE of the following three meetings:
Sunday, May 21st, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Wednesday, May 24th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Sunday, September 17th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jordan Hall
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, Jordan Hall
Wednesday, May 24th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Sunday, September 17th, 6:30-8:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Choose ONE:
Sunday, October 15th, 1:30-4:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jordan Hall
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Further details TBA
Overnight Retreat at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center
6 PM Friday, December 8th -- 7 PM Saturday, December 9th
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 - 3:00 PM, begin in Jordan Hall
Further details TBA
See video below to learn more about St. Paul Street Evangelization or visit St. Paul Street Evangelization online.
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.