1. Does my family have to be a registered parishioner of Saint Mary Cathedral?
Your family does not need to be a registered parishioner to attend classes.
2. How do I register my child?
Contact the church office at (512) 476-6182 ext. 115 or email ysaldana@smcaustin.org
3. When can my child start Religious Education?
Religious Education begins at home. Parents are a child's first catechist.
To participate at Saint Mary Cathedral Sunday sessions,
Classes begin September 12, 2021
5. Is my child ready to receive First Holy Communion?
If your child has been baptized and is 6 years old, it's time to begin preparation to receive First Holy Communion.
If your child has not been baptized and is 6 years old, let's work together to create a path for your little one to prepare for baptism.
6. When are the classes?
Our Religious Education children gather on Sundays.
Here is the 2021-2022 schedule:
Would like classes in English? Attend 10:45am-11:45am
Attend Mass at 9:30am or 12noon
Would like classes in Spanish? Attend 12:00pm-1:20pm
1:25pm: Rosary
1:45pm: Mass
Is your child in a homeschool religious education program or attends Catholic school during the week? Attend the monthly sessions.
Calendar available upon registration.
7. When is registration and orientation?
Registration: Contact church office at (512) 476-6182 x115 or email ysaldana@smcaustin.org.
Orientation: Saturday, September 11 - register to attend with office
7. What do I need to register?
Please bring copies of the sacraments your child has received.
If your child is not baptized, please bring a copy of their birth certificate. We look forward to visiting with you then!
ORIENTATION will be different for everyone. No two families will have the same path to travel. As we, the staff, learns your story, we will let you know when and where our orientation gathering will be. We will review what the plan is for this year and how we can share, learn and grow together in faith.
9. Attendance, how important is it?
Being on time to start class and attending class is very important. We will work with you the best that we can. Please know that we are here to help you to prepare your child for sacraments and to walk with them through their journey of faith.
10. Can parents sit in on classes?
Yes. Parents are the first catechists and it is very important that your little one feels comfortable and safe.
11. When will my child receive their sacrament?
It is recommended that the church, the family and the student work together to ensure your child is prepared.