Information regarding Sacramental Preparation

Baptism for infants, under the age of 7 - We encourage all parents to present their children for Baptism as soon as possible. Parents must be willing to raise their child in the Catholic Church by teaching them to pray and bringing them to Mass. Each child must have at least one Godparent (Sponsor) but may have two (one male and one female) one of whom MUST be Catholic. Requirements for Sponsor(s) will be covered in the Pre-Baptism Class.

Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Godparents are encouraged to join us. Please contact the Parish Office at 713-667-9111 and ask for Paulette Blackburn to pre-register for the class.

If your child is 7 or older, he/she will have a special program of formation. Children 7-years-old through 5th grade: Please contact Kim Muncy at 713-663-3509 or kmuncy@svdp-edu.org for details. 

Children 5th grade through 12th grade: Please contact Dean Kovacs 713-663-3524 or dkovacs@svdp-edu.org for details.

First Holy Communion for children - Children may make their First Holy Communion in their second year of formal religion classes. We utilize a parent -  child program to help the children learn the meaning of these Sacraments. The year includes preparation for First Confession. You may contact Kim Muncy at 713-663-3509 or kmuncy@svdp-edu.org.
 
Confirmation for High School age students - We provide a Sacramental Preparation Program for high school age students who are members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Confirmation occurs in the sprintime of a teen's sophomore year of high school. Preparation for this sacrament includes class time, retreats, and service. For more details contact Dean Kovacs at dkovacs@svdp-edu.org.
 
Marriage to take place at SVdP or at another Catholic Church - Marriage Preparation is very important. Contact the Parish Office at least 8 months before your intended date for marriage.
It is essential to not make reservations for your reception until after you have started your preparation. Contact Maria Gibbs at 713-663-3535 or mgibbs@svdp-edu.org to schedule an appointment.
 
Sacrament of the Sick for Catholics over the age of 7 - Anointing of the sick is scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month after the 12:10 PM Mass. Or you may call the parish office at 713-667-9111 to schedule an appointment with one of our priests.
 
Holy Orders - Are you discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Would you like to know more about becoming a permanent deacon? Contact Msgr. Bill Young at 713-663-3542 or msgrbill@svdp-edu.org.

Religious/Consecrated/Lay Consecrated - Are you interested in exploring the possiblity of becoming a brother, a religious, or joining  a lay organization? Msgr. Bill would be happy to meet with you and help you start the discernment process. Contact Msgr. Bill Young at 713-663-3542 or msgrbill@svdp-edu.org.

Also, check out https://houstonvocations.com. 

Programs for adults to become Catholic or come into full Communion
R.C.I.A. - R.C.I.A. stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
If you are interested in learning about the Catholic Church, you are most welcome to join our program. This program will support you in the discerning process. It is for the non-baptized
or those baptized in another faith who would like to become Catholic.
Contact Laura Rivera, 713-663-3528 or lrivera@svdp-edu.org.
 
Preparation for Penance and/or First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation - If you would like to receive any or all of these Sacraments, and you are 18 years of age or older, please contact Laura Rivera at 713-663-3528.