Faith Formation for Children

The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it.

Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of Church life. It embraces all ages and generation, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in Church life.

The social, formational, service and peer ministry components of youth development are incorporated into our program.

For More Information Please Contact: Faith Formation office 281-353-5053

Faith Formation Classes: First through fourth graders meet on Tuesdays from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm while fifth through eighth graders meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Families of 1-8 graders also meet one Tuesday of the month. High School classes meet on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. See calendar under Forms and Documents.

Children’s Catechumenate: This is the process for initiation for children of catechetical age, over the age of 7. Through a family centered process of prayer, study, discussion, and celebration they journey in faith, so they may discern their entry into the Catholic Church.

Vacation Bible School: Each summer children grades Kindergarten through 5 are invited to take part in our Vacation Bible School. Middle and High School youth can participate in a leadership role. Fun, music, great snacks, exciting crafts, Bible stories, games and more are all part of the children’s learning experience.

Faith Formation News / Noticias de Formación de Fe

What are your summer plans?

Here are some ideas: Sleep in! Enjoy time with family and friends! Learn your Prayers:

Grace Before/After Meals, Guardian Angel, Glory Be, Our Father, Hail Mary.

Join your church family at Sunday Mass. Live your faith by being loving and kind to others!

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¿Cuáles son tus planes de verano?

Aquí hay algunas ideas: ¡Dormir más tiempo! ¡Disfrutar del tiempo con tu familia y amigos!

Aprender tus oraciones: Bendición de los alimentos/Acción de gracias, Ángel de la Guarda,

Gloria, Padre Nuestro, Ave María. Reunirse con la familia de su iglesia en la misa dominical. ¡Vivir tu fe siendo cariñoso y amable con los demás!

Safe Environment Program

Attention to all Existing and New Volunteers

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has implemented a new Safe Environment Program. CMG Safe Haven online training has now replaced VIRTUS trainings used before. This training consists of three-vignette style-training videos approximately 60 minutes total, which includes a criminal background check and available in English and in Spanish.

18 yrs. of age, and older must complete the new training, and complete the background check prior to volunteer service. Time for approval may be approximately two weeks or less. Everyone must renew the Safe Environment training every five years to continue in volunteer service. To register for this new online program please go to:

https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org

Should you have any questions regarding the above do not hesitate to contact Cathy Uvalle, our Parish Safe Environment Coordinator at 281-353-5053.

Atención Voluntarios Nuevos y Existentes

La Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston ha implementado un nuevo Programa de Ambiente Seguro. La capacitación en línea de CMG Safe Haven ahora ha reemplazado a las capacitaciones VIRTUS utilizadas anteriormente. Esta capacitación consiste de tres videos de capacitación de estilo viñetas de aproximadamente 60 minutos en total, que incluyen una verificación de antecedentes penales y están disponibles en inglés y en español.

18 años mayores de edad, deben completar la nueva capacitación y completar la verificación de antecedentes antes del servicio voluntario. Tiempo de aprobación puede ser de aproximadamente dos semanas o menos. Todos deben renovar la Capacitación en Ambiente Seguro cada cinco años para continuar en servicio de voluntario. Para registrarse en este nuevo programa en línea, vaya a:

https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org