| Religious Education |
The Catholic Church of Central Texas
Policy on the Age of Confirmation
Effective January 1, 2006
Religious education and faith formation is a life-long process. The sacramental preparation process
is in addition to regular participation in the parish or school religious education programs. It is
understood that each parish is responsible for providing the faith formation of the middle school
and high school age members of the community. At certain times in the life of the youth, they are
more involved in school and employment activities. To serve the people of God in their desire to
participate in the sacramental life of the church, the Diocese of Austin has established the following
policy:
1. The age for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be the early years of
high school, between 14 and 16 years of age.
2. A minimum of two years of formal religious education in a parish or Catholic school
program precedes preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
3. Because the primary faith community is the local parish, preparation for the Sacrament
of Confirmation is to take place in the local parish. 11
4. Sacramental preparation for Confirmation has a distinct catechesis with its own focus
and elements. (Challenge of Adolescent Catechesis (1986), no. 46) This study and
preparation should take place within a period not to exceed 9-12 weeks and include the
following:
· the elements of the Rite of Confirmation,
· the meaning of the Baptismal Promises,
· the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah and Galatians),
· the meaning of “Be Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,”
· the action of the laying on of hands and anointing with the Sacred Chrism
11 Preparation for confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively
familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his action, his gifts, and his biddings-in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic
responsibilities of Christian life. To this end, catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the
Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the
preparation of confirmation. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1309)
Policy on the Age of Confirmation
Effective January 1, 2006
Religious education and faith formation is a life-long process. The sacramental preparation process
is in addition to regular participation in the parish or school religious education programs. It is
understood that each parish is responsible for providing the faith formation of the middle school
and high school age members of the community. At certain times in the life of the youth, they are
more involved in school and employment activities. To serve the people of God in their desire to
participate in the sacramental life of the church, the Diocese of Austin has established the following
policy:
1. The age for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be the early years of
high school, between 14 and 16 years of age.
2. A minimum of two years of formal religious education in a parish or Catholic school
program precedes preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
3. Because the primary faith community is the local parish, preparation for the Sacrament
of Confirmation is to take place in the local parish. 11
4. Sacramental preparation for Confirmation has a distinct catechesis with its own focus
and elements. (Challenge of Adolescent Catechesis (1986), no. 46) This study and
preparation should take place within a period not to exceed 9-12 weeks and include the
following:
· the elements of the Rite of Confirmation,
· the meaning of the Baptismal Promises,
· the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah and Galatians),
· the meaning of “Be Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit,”
· the action of the laying on of hands and anointing with the Sacred Chrism
11 Preparation for confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively
familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his action, his gifts, and his biddings-in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic
responsibilities of Christian life. To this end, catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the
Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the
preparation of confirmation. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1309)
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| High School R.E. Announcements Registration for the 2008-2009 School Year has begun. We welcome Mrs. Lupita Bodony as the new High School Religious Education Coordinator and Youth Minister. All households with High School Youth have been mailed a newsletter, calendar, and registration form. Throughout the month of August we will be accepting registration forms before and after the Sunday morning Masses in the Narthex. You can enroll your youth and also pay for their classes by check or cash made out to Santa Cruz Catholic Church. We also are making available the Santa Cruz Youth T-shirt to all youth Pre-K-12th grade and to the parish at large. Our goal is to unite all youth by wearing the T-shirt on R.E. Nights and wearing a $2 Million Dollar Wristband. This is an exciting time for our parish, but especially our youth as we work towards our goal of building the St. Josephs Family Center. T-shirts are $10.00 a piece and need to be pre-paid and ordered at the time of registration. You can also buy your wristband at the same time. T-shirts are $10.00 and Wristband are $3.00. Thank you, for supporting our youth and the growth of our parish! |