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"Protecting God's Children"

 

Children's PRE (Parish Religious Education) Program

Religious Instruction is provided for children ages 3 years through 12th grade beginning in the Fall and concluding in Spring.  Sessions begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 10:40.

 

R.C.I.A.  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults  is a process of faith sharing and liturgical celebrations for those who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church.  Inquiry Classes are held during the Summer months with a informational sessions beginning in the Fall.  

Sacrament of Confirmation

Youth wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must attend the Children's PRE Program regularly for two years prior to special preparation sessions.  An Enrollment and Orientation Meeting is held in the Spring or early Summer after the youth have completed the 9th grade.

 

First Reconciliation & First Communion

Children wishing to receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion  must attend the Children's PRE Program regularly for two years prior to special preparation sessions.  Children will prepare (typically during the 2nd grade) during their regularly scheduled PRE Classes. 

 

Baptism

Prior to Baptism of children, parents must first attend The Rite of Baptism for Children class.  The class is typically 1 1/2 hours in length.  Class dates, times and meeting locations will be announced in the at least two weeks prior to the class meeting.  After attending the Baptism class, parents will schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon to schedule the Baptism.

 

Adult Faith Formation

Various opportunities for adult formation are offered throughout the year.  You can find out about specific opportunities by reading the parish bulletin or checking our website often.

 
 

 

 

 

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Vacation Bible School

 

Adults, Teens and Children

 This Summer’s  Celebration  of Vacation Bible School will be held in the evenings beginning Sunday, June 22nd - Thursday, June 26th. VBS is for children ages 4 years by Sept. 1st   through graduates of 5th grade.  

 

       Adult Enrichment  will also be going on at the same time  - Registrations and reservations for both opportunities may be found at the entrances to the   church. You must be registered by June 9th in order to get a commemorative T-shirt.

 

Evening Festivites

 

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407 Beech Street.  Texarkana, AR  71854.

Mailing:  P.O. Box 1186.  Texarkana, TX  75504

Phone: 870-772-1115.  Fax: 870-773-2890

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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