Sacramental Preparation

The sacraments of the New Testament were instituted by Christ the Lord and entrusted to the Church. As actions of Christ and the Church, they are signs and means which express and strengthen the faith, render worship to God, and effect the sanctification of humanity and thus contribute in the greatest way to establish, strengthen, and manifest ecclesiastical communion. Accordingly, in the celebration of the sacraments, the sacred ministers and the other members of the Christian faithful must use the greatest veneration and necessary diligence.
Code of Canon Law: New English Translation (Washington, DC: Canon Law Society of America, 1998), 278.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
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We offer Baptismal preparation classes on the last
Thursday of every "odd-numbered" month
in the Parish Hall, 7:00-9:00 PM. 

There is a $5.00 materials fee per person.

Upcoming baptismal preparation dates: 
    
March 26, May 28, July 23, Sept. 24, Nov. 19,  2020 

Please contact the Pastoral Center at (817) 927-5383 to make reservations. Class size is limited.  This is an adult class.  Please do not bring children.
As a reminder, you must make arrangements for your child's baptism 2 weeks prior to the desired date.

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday at 2:00 pm, provided there are no other feast days or liturgical days that would preclude celebration of the sacrament.
Baptismal preparation is available at any parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth.  While preferable that you prepare where your baby will be baptized, you are welcome to attend the class(es) at any parish.
Upcoming 2020 Sundays scheduled for the Sacrament of Baptism
             January 12, 26
             February 9, 23
             April 26
             May 10, 24
             June 14, 28

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Preparation is conducted in a classroom setting for children in the second grade who have reached seven (7) years of age, in the late fall months, anticipating the Christmas Season. A period of instruction is held beginning about a month before the sacrament is received.  Both the child and their adult parent/guardian are provided with an appropriate instruction to prepare for their first reception of this sacrament that demonstrates the love and mercy God has for each of us.
Children and their parents participate in the Advent Reconciliation Service at our Parish.  Registration for preparation classes begins in September.
Baptized Catholics over the age of seven should contact the Office of Faith Formation for information about receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Preparation will be from 2 - 4 pm on Sundays in November 2019.

If you are an adult and need the Sacrament of Reconciliation contact the Office of Faith Formation.

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
Preparation is conducted in a classroom setting for children in the second grade who have reached seven (7) years of age, in at the beginning of the new year anticipating the Easter Season. A period of instruction is held beginning about a month before the sacrament is received.  Both the child and their adult parent/guardian are provided with an appropriate instruction to prepare for the first reception of this  Sacrament giving us sacramental grace in the reception of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Preparation will be from 2 - 4 pm on Sundays in January 2020.

If you are an adult and need the Sacrament of Eucharist contact the Office of Faith Formation.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Preparation is conducted for teenagers who are at least 15 years old, in a classroom setting along with an overnight catechetical experience. A period of instruction is held in the Fall before the Sacrament is received.  Both the child and their adult parent/guardian are provided with appropriate instruction to prepare for their first reception of this sacrament.  The date of our High School Confirmation is scheduled by the Office of the Bishop of Fort Worth.  We aim to celebrate the Sacrament for our teenagers in the first quarter of the year.

If you are an adult and need the Sacrament of Confirmation to complete your Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church, there are several annual opportunities to be Confirmed - after you have been prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The opportunities are:  
     1)  When the Bishop comes to Saint Andrew to Confirm the teenagers
     2)  At the Adult Confirmation mass held annually in the fall
     3)  On the Feast of Pentecost - during the spring season
Please contact the Office of Faith Formation for dates and times of Confirmation preparation for adults. Preparation dates/times will also be posted in the bulletin.

Class will meet weekly from Thursday, April 23 to May 14 at 7:00 pm.  Confirmation will be celebrated at Saint Andrew, Sunday, May 31 at 12:30 pm. 
The deadline for registration is April 17, 2020. 
Contact Deacon Kevin Bagley or Ms. Michele Salcedo at (817) 927 - 5383.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Preparation is conducted in a classroom setting along with a trained married couple who journey through the preparation with the engaged couple, click here for further information.