Sacraments
Baptism
Baptism at CTK is in compliance with the Austin Diocese requirements and will require mandatory attendance at one of the Baptism Classes which are held 3 times a year; They will held in both Spanish and English. There will be four (4) sessions for each class; Godparents must attend the last class of the series. Please keep check the Parish Bulletin for details.
El Bautismo en CTK esta de acuerdo con los requisitos de la Diócesis de Austin y requiere que asistan a las clases de Bautismo que se llevan a cabo (3) tres veces por ano. Las clases son en Ingles y Español. Cada clase requiere (4) cuatro sesiones; los padrinos deben asistir a la ultima clase.
Classes are offered for parents wishing to have children baptized who are under six years of age. Call the Church Office to register for Baptism.
Unbaptized school-aged children or must be enrolled in the academic program at their grade level and participate in the RCIA process.
Adults desiring baptism should enroll in the RCIA process.
Click here to find out more about RCIA.
Click here for the Baptism Schedule.First Reconciliation and Eucharist
Baptized children in grade two and above will be prepared for these sacraments. Students are required to participate in the academic program at their grade level in addition to sacramental preparation. Sacramental preparation includes two workbooks that must be completed at home with parental assistance. If books are not completed and returned, the student will have to wait another year to receive the sacrament(s). Parents are required to attend several evening meetings. Students and parents are also required to attend a Day of Recollection that will be scheduled in early Spring. A fee of $20.00 in addition to the family fee of $30.00 will be assessed to each student to cover the cost of student texts and parent guides.Click here for a First Reconciliation and Eucharist calendar.
Confirmation: The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated after a nine-month period of preparation. Each candidate is required to have a sponsor (a confirmed, practicing Catholic). Students are required to attend monthly meetings. Click here for our youth confirmed by Bishop Aymond on the Feast of Christ The King.
Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA):
For unbaptized individuals,age 6 or older, desiring full initiation into the Catholic faith. Catechumens
meet monthly with godparent(s). This invitation extends to anyone interested
in exploring the Catholic Church and Her traditions.
Those
attending are under no obligation to commit themselves to become
members of the Catholic Church. However, the opportunity will be
open to those who feel the Lord calling them to continue the
journey. Through the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist), we are freed from the power of darkness
and joined to Christ's death, burial and
resurrection.
Baptism incorporates us into Christ and
forms us into God's people. By signing us with the gift of the
Spirit, Confirmation makes us more completely the image of the Lord
and fills us with the Holy Spirit, so that we may bear witness to
him before the entire world. Coming to the table of the Eucharist,
we eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man so that we
may have eternal life.
This process is not only open to
those from other denominations exploring the Catholic Church and Her
traditions, but also to those Catholics in need of the sacrament of
Confirmation and Eucharist.
For more information about
R.C.I.A., please contact the Church Office-(254) 939-0806.
The sacraments of initiation: Baptism,Confirmation and Eucharist, will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Click here
for an RCIA calendar.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony- Marriage Preparation or Validation
Couples planning marriage should contact the Parish Office six months prior to the desired date. Wedding dates will not be scheduled until the engaged couple has had a consultation with the pastor or deacon. Call the Rectory Office to schedule an appointment with the Pastor.
Anointing
of the Sick: Call the Rectory Office to schedule an appointment
with the Pastor.