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Word on Fire
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 KGS 19:9A, 11-13AResponsorial Psalm PS 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14Reading 2 ROM 9:1-5Gospel MT 14:22-33
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Contact Us
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Dan GuidoDanst-bart.orgDirector of Religious Education
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7/31 Update
Hello CCE and Sacramental Preparation Families,Registration for 2020-2021 CCE and Sacramental preparation will open on August 17th, and classes will begin on October 14th. Both paper and online registration options will be available. Due to local restrictions regarding COVID-19, the following changes to the program have been made:
- Only Sacramental classes will be on campus on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This includes:
- 2nd Grade First Holy Communion
- 4th-9th Grade First Holy Communion, year 2
- RCIA for Children, years 1 and 2
- All other classes will be offered exclusively online:
- Includes 1st, 3rd – 8th
- Kindergarten is now offered
- Confirmation Encounters are postponed until January 2021
- Those scheduled to receive Confirmation this November have received a separate letter in the mail with instructions. Please contact Cindy Smolik (cindy@st-bart.org) if you did not receive one.
Updates will continue to be posted on the website, in the bulletin, and through Flocknote messaging. We are very excited for another year of formation!
Thank you and God Bless!
Please sign up for Flocknote communications to receive updates, and follow this link for home education resources until we return: https://www.st-bart.org/home-catechesis
Update - May 13, 2020
We are slowly reopening the parish, and Sacraments are the parish’s top priority.- Everyone who was on track to receive their Sacraments WILL receive them, though the date of reception may change.
- The parish leadership team is working on a re-scheduling plan for any Sacramental events that have been cancelled. We will let you know any updates as soon as we can. Please make sure you are signed up for Flocknote.
- Only Sacramental classes will be on campus on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This includes:
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Confirmation Travel path
Confirmation candidates must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
At St. Bartholomew's, Confirmation is usually offered to students in
the 11th grade.
The candidates must be enrolled 2 years in the Encounter program with the continuation of Confirmation prep in 11th grade.
Students must attend a confirmation retreat, complete service hours and an interview before being Confirmed.
Sacrament of Confirmation Requirements
- Completion of Encounter 1 and 2 (required to register for sacramental preparation)
- Attend sacramental preparation for confirmation on Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm in the Youth Building in the fall preceding the Confirmation Mass.
- Completion of Service Hours (begin after first Encounter 2 Saturday and are to be completed by and turned in at the first Sunday night class) MUST be served at St. Bart's.
- Saint paragraph and Sponsor name are due at the first Sunday night class.
- Confirmation Interview will be conducted during the fall preceding the Confirmation Mass.
- Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston recommends two confirmation retreats. At St. Bart's one confirmation retreat is required. Confirmation retreat is on November 20 - 22, 2020 at Stoney Creek Ranch Center.
- Classes begin 9/13/20 and end November 15, 2020.
- Classes held at Youth Building from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Doors open at 6 pm for food and community.
- Confirmation Rehearsal - November 29, 2020 - during class time. No sponsor.
- Confirmation Mass 7 pm on November 30, 2020. Arrive at FLC by 6 pm with Sponsor. Parents go to the Church and have a seat.
Catholic High School Youth- Register for Encounter 2 to be on the Confirmation Pathway List, attending Encounter Saturday's is optional, not required
- Register for sacramental preparation classes for fall of 11th grade year to be included in group being Confirmed, attending is optional, not required
- Work of Mercy hours served at St. John XXIII or other Catholic High School can be submitted in lieu of community service hours served at St. Bartholomew.
- Liturgy service hours are served at St. Bartholomew, if there are no liturgy service hours served at Catholic High School. See Catholic High School Liturgy Service log in service webpage.
- All other confirmation requirements are the same as listed above