INFANT BAPTISM
Birth to 7 years old

In order to baptize at St. Elizabeth’s, the parents of the child should be registered members of St. Elizabeth’s, or live within our boundaries.  Parents please come to the office to schedule your child’s baptism. 

You will need to bring in:

• the baby’s birth certificate, from the county
• the godparents’ confirmation certificates
• if the godparents are married, a copy of their church marriage certificate 
• proof of baptism prep classes for parents and godparents.

We do baptisms the 1st, 2nd and 3rd weekends of each month.  The first person to come into the office with all necessary paperwork to register for a weekend will get to pick which day, Saturday or Sunday, for all baptisms that weekend.  You must register in the office, before the date of your child’s baptism and you must have all paperwork! The 3rd weekend will be dedicated to Baptims in Spanish if requested. 

Baptism Prep Classes

Please check the bulletin for the date and time. Parents and Godparents must all attend baptism prep classes.  Our classes are held on Tuedays or Saturdays at the beginning of each month.   You must register to attend the class! 

OLDER BAPTISMS

Anyone over 7 years old who wishes to be baptized needs to contact Fr. Mark at the office. 367-4657

Children
Two years of religious education are required for children preparing for
1st Eucharist as well as 1st Reconciliation. 

Generally children begin the program in the 1st grade. 

In addition, a special program of preparation for First Eucharist takes place annually involving parents, children and our CCD staff.  It is open to children in the 2nd grade and older children.

First Reconciliation takes place midyear and First Eucharist in May.

High School Age and Adults Needing First Eucharist

High school age and non-catechized adults needing this sacrament should attend the RCIA.
 

Adult Confirmation
Adult confirmation classes are held periodically through the year. Watch the bulletin or speak to Fr. Mark at 367-4657 about preparing for this sacrament.

Men who feel God might be calling them to the priesthood should contact Fr. Mark at 367-4657. The Diocese of San Angelo maintains a vocations office to assist men in the discernment process. To reach the Vocations Office, call 325.651.7500 or visit www.sanangelovocationoffice.org  

If you are planning to marry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, please contact Fr. Mark at 367-4657 for a copy of the Marriage Guidelines.

Pre-marriage preparation is a wonderful blessing for engaged couples.  St. Elizabeth's uses  Engaged Encounter Weekend.  The EE Weekend takes place in San Angelo.

Couples should contact the parish at least SIX MONTHS prior to their projected wedding.

If you or a family member wish to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please call the office at 367-4657 to make arrangements.  A Mass of the Anointing of the Sick is usually scheduled annually on February 11 (the World Day of Prayer for the Sick).