Office (254)773-4541 ~ FAX:(254)774-7044
Director of Faith Formation
Patricia St. Amour
(254) 773-4541
patricia.stamour@stmarytempletx.org
Ministry Leader:
Patricia St. Amour
(254) 773-4541
patricia.stamour@stmarytempletx.org
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First Holy Communion Schedule
Due to the CoronaVirus, the celebration of First Holy Communion at the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday May 3rd is only tentitive. We may have to pospone the celebration. Further information will be posted as the gathering restrictions are updated. We will also email or text you once we know more. Rest assured that your child will celebrate their Holy Communion this year.
Who can receive First Holy Communion?
Baptized children 7 yrs old to 18 yrs old: Must attend Catholic Faith Formation classes through: St. Mary Parish Religious Education (2nd Grade or higher), St. Mary Catholic School, Holy Trinity Catholic High School or be Home Schooled. In addition, the student and parent(s) need to attend specific meetings during the school year for further group instruction. 2nd Grade students celebrate First Holy Communion together in the Spring. 3rd Grade – 12th Grade may celebrate separately in the Spring.
Unbaptised children 7 yrs. old to 18 yrs. old: Must attend Catholic Faith Formation classes through: St. Mary Parish Religious Education (2nd Grade or higher), St. Mary Catholic School, Holy Trinity Catholic High School or be Home Schooled to prepare for the sacrament of Baptism along with Holy Communion. In addition, the student and parent(s) need to attend specific meetings during the school year for further group instruction. 2nd Grade students celebrate First Holy Communion together in the Spring. 3rd Grade – 12th Grade may celebrate separately in the Spring.
First Holy Communion for Adults Both BaptisedCatholics and Unbaptised people need to attend the Adult Religious Education/RCIA classes with the celebration of First Holy Communion in the Spring.