The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The archdiocese has developed guidelines for the Sacraments of:

Every parish and school must follow these guidelines. Our office offers assistance as needed to explain the guidelines.

Order Copy of the Guidelines

Baptism Team Training Schedule & Registration

First Reconciliation/Penance Training Schedule & Registration

First Eucharist Training Schedule & Registration

Confirmation Coordinator Training Schedule and Registration

Confirmation Catechist Training Schedule and Registration

Each parish should have a baptismal team consisting of clergy and laity who prepare the family for their child’s Baptism. The Archdiocesan guidelines tell how to train an Infant Baptism Team, set up a parish program, design parent meetings, prepare for the baptism liturgy, and follow up with the family after the baptism of their child. For more information, go HERE.

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Children shall be prepared for and given the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance before the reception of the Eucharist. This usually happens in the second grade when the child is seven years old, but older children should also be prepared if they have not made their First Reconciliation/Penance. The Archdiocesan Guidelines describe how to set up a program, plan parent meetings, select approved texts and prepare for the child’s reception of First Reconciliation/Penance.  For more information, go HERE.

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The age of discretion for First Reconciliation/Penance and Holy Communion is the time when a child begins to reason, that is about the seventh year. The Archdiocesan Guidelines will show the catechetical leader how to set up a program, plan parent meetings, select approved texts, and prepare the child for their First Communion. For more information, go HERE.

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The CCE Office and the Archdiocesan Guidelines provide formation opportunities for new Confirmation coordinators, emphasizing sacramental theology, Confirmation catechesis and program administration. The CCE Office also trains experienced coordinators to design and implement Confirmation retreats, develop service opportunities, assist Confirmation candidates with vocational discernment, and offer models of intergenerational formation which involves the entire faith community.  Formation is also offered to all catechists ministering with Confirmation candidates, which provides a theological basis for current pastoral practices and practical catechetical methods specific to immediate preparation for Confirmation.  For more information, go HERE.

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For more information please contact:
 

Michael Way mway@archgh.org (713) 741-8730

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For more information please contact:
 

Linda Cussen lcussen@archgh.org (713) 741-8797

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For more information please contact:
 

Mark Ciesielski mciesiel@archgh.org (713) 741-8730

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