Director of Faith Formation
Patricia St. Amour
(254) 773-4541
patricia.stamour@stmarytempletx.org

Ministry Leader:  
Patricia St. Amour
Director of Faith Formation
(254) 773-4541
patricia.stamour@stmarytempletx.org
Event Update:
     11/2/2020: Kelly and Debra continue to host various guest speakers who lead instruction and discussion on various Catholic topics. This week, Nov. 5th, the topic is The Commandments, 1 - 5 led by Debra, with Alyssa Snyder on Nov. 12th to cover the Commandments 6 - 10. Come to learn or refresh your memory of how God wants us to live, based upon the Commandments He gave to Moses.          Again, all adults are welcome to join in on the classes. 
    10/01: Kelly Harrison and Debra King continue to host different guest speakers each Thursday evening 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Youth Room in the O'Reilly Bldg. All adult parishioners are invited to join the group and those who want to celebrate the Catholic Sacraments (Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation). Last night, Oct. 1st, Debra spoke about Divine Revealation: Scripture and Tradition. Next week, Oct. 8th, Matt Hoelscher will speak on the topic, The Trinity and Creation.
   September 3rd: Kelly Harrison and Debra King hosted a Meet & Greet Thursday for a group of adults who are Baptized Catholic, but for different reasons did not complete their sacraments and some people who are fully initiated Catholics that want to learn more about the Catholic faith. All adult members of the parish are invited to join the class (Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in the Youth Room) to further their understanding of various Catholic topics.  If you know anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic or wants to learn more about the Catholic faith, please invite them to attend this Adult Faith Formation class.  
   Come for a talk/presentation given by Kelly, Debra, Fr. Kurtis, or a guest speaker on various Catholic topics and lively discussion in a casual atmosphere. 
   The classes are intended to provide instruction and formation to prepare adult attendees for the needed sacraments, to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil and to deepen the knowledge and faith of those who are already practicing Catholics.                              Call Patricia St. Amour at the Parish Office for more information 254-773-4541

Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith?  Want to grow closer to God? Wondering what his plan for you might be?  Feel led to look more closely at becoming Catholic? Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?  The RCIA or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is held each year at St. Mary's on Thursday evenings,
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Youth Room (in the O'Reilly Bldg.).   

RCIA is the liturgical rite by which adults are brought into the Catholic Church.                St. Mary offers a step-by-step prayer and study program to prepare people for this rite. Weekly sessions on Thursday evenings feature a variety of speakers, scripture and Catechism study, a tour of the church, explanation of the Mass, study of the Church's teachings on salvation, the Sacraments, moral issues, family life, and public life. Please call the parish office 254-773-4541, and leave your contact information for a return call to set an interview appointment.

SPONSORS--is God calling you to be a Sponsor?  Through friendship, listening, sharing, and living the Gospel, you can help someone through the RCIA process as he/she discerns the meaning of committing one's life to Christ. Here at St. Mary, the RCIA team will help you to become a sponsor.   For more information, please call Parish office      254-773-4541.

More Info:http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN (8 yrs old to 18 yrs old)
Please contact the Parish Office 254-773-4541for information regarding children whose parents are participating in preparation for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.