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evangelization & Catechesis
Learn more about mission of the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis here.
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Contact Us
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nina-koziuksttaustin.orgDirector of Youth Ministry
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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.
Parent and Teen Informational Meeting
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
Called to Mercy Confirmation ProgramFor 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.
Online Catechesis: Called to Mercy E-Learning Modules
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.
Called to Mercy Community Gathered SessionsThe 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:
I. Parent and Teen Informational Session
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 HallII. Teen Pre-Evangelization Session
Choose ONE:
Sunday, October 15th, 1:30-4:30 PM, Jordan Hall
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Jordan HallIII. Service Day
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Further details TBA
IV. NET Confirmation Retreat
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.
V. St. Paul Street Evangelization
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.
Jesus summons us to his missionary service just as we are: weak in faith, with all our doubts, hesitations, and faults, and sins. He sends us as his messengers to an unbelieving but spiritually hungry world not because we are fit, because we are not. Rather he calls us so that he may make us fit. In sharing with others, the faith that is in us, our own faith is deepened and strengthened. Jesus does not call the equipped, he equips the called.-- Fr. Larry Covington Homily on the Ascension of The LordSponsor Rehearsal (Choose ONE of the following):
Saturday, February 3rd from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Church
Sunday, February 4th from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Church
Rite of Confirmation Mass: We are requesting the Diocese grant us two of the following dates: February 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th (Further details and exact dates TBA)
St. Theresa Catholic Church offers preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in accordance with Diocese of Austin guideline which include:- Inviting catechized high school students to receive Confirmation as early as grade 9. Generally, catechized means (at minimum):
- The student received comprehensive catechesis by completing 7th and 8th grade catechesis classes (RE) or through enrollment in a Catholic school during 7th and 8th grades.
- The student remained actively involved in the life of the parish through high school youth ministry during their 9th grade year or continued to receive catechesis through a Catholic high school.
Volunteers
Confirmed teens and adults are encouraged to consider volunteering to be a part of the Confirmation Team as catechists and retreat chaperones. If you'd like to join the team, please submit the form found here. Thank you!
Who can be a sponsor?
Confirmation sponsors are chosen to witness the Catholic faith to
the person being Confirmed. They must be at least 16 years old and
a practicing Catholic. This means that the sponsor, if married, has
been married by the Church and is practicing the faith in an active,
sacramental way and living a life in harmony with the teachings of
Christ and his Church. A baptized person who belongs to a non-
Catholic ecclesial community may not be a sponsor.
- Inviting catechized high school students to receive Confirmation as early as grade 9. Generally, catechized means (at minimum):