High School
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ATTENTION PARENTS OF R.E. STUDENTS:
- Out of an abundance of caution, classes for all Elementary students (grades 1-5) will be cancelled this week (Jan. 9-12).
- Middle School & High School Students will meet virtually over Zoom this Sunday, 1/9. Please keep an eye out for an email from your Catechist with details.
- All grade levels (Elementary, Middle School & High School) will resume as normal on Sunday, January 23rd.
ATENCIÓN PADRES DE ALUMNOS DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA:- Por precaución, las clases para todos los estudiantes de Primaria (grados 1-5) serán canceladas esta semana (9 a 12 de enero).
- Los estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria (Middle School & High School) se reunirán virtualmente a través de Zoom este domingo, 1/9. Por favor, esté atento a un correo electrónico de su catequista con los detalles.
- Todos los estudiantes (Primaria, Secundaria y Preparatoria) se reanudarán con normalidad el domingo 23 de enero.
We are CATHOLIC! Our goal is to share the Good News of Christ with our High School students in an effort to draw them into a deeper relationship with the Lord. We desire to create disciples who will live their faith boldly and without reserve! The world is in desperate need of the TRUTH, and we pray that the Lord will use each of our students as an instrument of HIS TRUTH, LOVE, and MERCY.
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! - Mark your calendars and get excited!! DCYC 2022 is just around the corner!! We are excited to announce that this year’s DCYC will go back to the Waco Convention Center! It will be a fun and faith filled weekend! The mission of the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) is to provide an opportunity for youth to encounter Christ through liturgy, sacraments and engaging presentations which reflect the diverse needs of the youth of the Diocese of Austin. We have a limited amount of spots open and they will be filled on a first come first serve basis. This event is NOT mandatory for high school students, but HIGHLY recommended for the unique experience.
WHO: 9th-12th grade students
WHEN: February 4-6, 2022
WHERE: Waco Convention Center
COST: $70 deposit which will only cover the entrance fee to the conference and will secure your spot. There will also be a cost for the hotel and transportation. Once registration is closed, we will ask for the rest for the payment (shared room in a hotel), which will be approximately an additional $80 for the stay.
Please contact our Youth Minister, Sara at sara@stmargaretmary.com or (512) 260-0162 x115 for more information or visit https://www.givecentral.org/smm-dcyc to register.
¡ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES DE PREPARATORIA! ¡¡Marquen sus calendarios y anímense!! ¡¡DCYC 2022 está a la vuelta de la esquina!! ¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar que el DCYC de este año volverá al Centro de Convenciones de Waco! Será un fin de semana divertido y lleno de fe. La misión de la Conferencia Católica Diocesana de la Juventud (DCYC) es proporcionar una oportunidad para que los jóvenes se encuentren con Cristo a través de la liturgia, los sacramentos y presentaciones atractivas que reflejan las diversas necesidades de los jóvenes de la Diócesis de Austin. Tenemos un número limitado de plazas abiertas y se llenarán por orden de llegada. Este evento NO es obligatorio para los estudiantes de preparatoria, pero se recomienda encarecidamente para la experiencia única.
QUIÉN: Estudiantes de 9º a 12º grado
CUANDO: Del 4 al 6 de febrero de 2022
DÓNDE: Centro de Convenciones de Waco
COSTO: Depósito de $70 que sólo cubrirá la cuota de entrada a la conferencia y asegurará su lugar. También habrá un coste para el hotel y el transporte. Una vez cerrada la inscripción, pediremos el resto para el pago (habitación compartida en un hotel), que serán aproximadamente 80 dólares adicionales por la estancia.
¡Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestro ministro de la juventud, Sara, en sara@stmargaretmary.com / (512) 260-0162 x115 para mas información o visite https://www.givecentral.org/smm-dcyc para registrarse.
Catechists Needed!
As the 2021-2022 catechetical year prepares to begin, everyone is reminded of our need of people willing to share their faith with our youth as catechists. Training will be provided for the new online program we plan to use. Instruction and encouragement is also available for anyone who feels they are not completely prepared to be a teacher. Never believe you lack the skills needed to teach or that you are deficient in your understanding of the faith. The only necessary tools needed are a love of our Catholic faith and trust in the God who created us in his image and likeness. Trust Jesus when he tells us that he will be with us until the end of the age. Jesus is with us whenever we come together to share our faith, so let the little children come, knowing Jesus walks with us in our classrooms.
God meets us where we are and gives us the strength and knowledge to become the disciples he created us to be. The RE resource team will walk with you and provide guidance as needed. For additional information, please call our Youth Coordinator, Sara Clark, at 512-260-0162 x115 or via email at sara@stmargaretmary.com. All catechists, both those returning and our new catechists, are asked to contact her. All are welcome and needed.
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Awesome Catholic Speakers for Teens:
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Through Confirmation, baptized Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as did the apostles on Pentecost.
"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...in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.... 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" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309).Due to the nature and importance of the sacrament, we have a number of requirements in place to ensure your student understands what Confirmation is and to help them get the most from this important milestone in her/his life. Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year process that can begin your student’s Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior year of high school. The Confirmation requirements differ depending on if your student is in their first or second year of preparation. This program has been developed so that your student can take responsibility for completing the necessary requirements. Despite the emphasis on your student taking charge of completing all of the necessary tasks, there are certain aspects to the process where you can assist in or facilitate the process to complete the requirement.
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Confirmation Documents
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