The Sacraments of Christ

Baptism

The parish has developed some guidelines for infant baptisms. If you would like information about baptisms for children who are 7 years and older, please contact Robin Hambright, Director of the Religious Education Program. Robin can provide more detailed information about the Religious Education program. Adults seeking the Sacrament of Baptism or other sacraments are prepared through the RCIA Program.

If you are going to baptize your child at another parish, you will only be required to register to attend the baptismal preparation class. No further documentation will be necessary for our records.  We do encourage you to check with the parish where your child will be baptized to ensure that you are complying with their guidelines.

On request the instructor will be able to provide a letter confirming attendance at the baptism prep class that you may present to the church where your child will be baptized.  Parents may also request a letter from the pastor of SMM granting permission to baptize the child at another parish.  Please call the office to make the request and be prepared to provide the name of the parish where the baptism will take place.

Parents and Godparents are required to attend the Baptismal Preparation Class. The Spanish class is held on the second Monday of each month and the English class will be held on the third Monday of the month in the evening. If you are a member of the parish, you may call the office to enroll in the class. The class is also open to non-members, however, those who are not registered in the parish are required to come to the office to register for the class.

If you plan to baptize your child at this parish, please fill out the Request for Baptism form and bring a copy of your child's state issued birth certificate to the office. We must have the copy before the baptism can be scheduled. If you need to request a birth certificate, please contact Texas Vital Statistics.

In the diocese of Austin, Catholics who are to serve as baptismal sponsors are to sign the “Covenant Form” testifying that they are Catholics in good standing with the Church, fully initiated into the Church, and if applicable, in a marriage recognized by the church.  Sponsors who live outside the area can download the form, sign it and return the form to the office by fax, mail or transmitting an email attachment.  The baptism cannot be scheduled without the Sponsor Covenant Form.

Canon Law is very specific about who is qualified to serve as sponsor.  Please read the text to learn more about the sponsor qualifications. 

Reconciliation

The priests are available to hear confessions on:

• Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• And by appointment

Communion
Preparation for 1st communion is provided through the religious education program.

Confirmation
Preparation for confirmation is provided through the religious education program.

Matrimony
Please contact the priest six months prior to when you plan to be married.

Holy Orders
The sacrament of Holy Orders is a diocesan function.

Anointing of the Sick
The priest will administer the various Sacraments, including Holy Communion Reconciliation and Anointing of the sick upon request.