Welcome to Elementary Faith Formation!

Elementary Faith Formation is catechism for Kindergarten through 5th grade children. We follow the Archdiocesan Curriculum for Life Long Faith Formation as well as the Archdiocesan grade specific lesson plans. Classes are offered in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:15pm and 6:00pm as well as in a Home Study program. Our Home Study program is where the parents are the catechists and present the materials to their child at home then scheduled meetings occur three times a year with our staff to review the lessons. All classes coincide with the FBISD school year calendar.

STUDENTS RECEIVING SACRAMENTS
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston guidelines are that children be in Faith Formation two (2) consecutive years with Year 1 for preparation and with Year 2 for sacramental study.   Children are eligible to receive their 1st Sacraments at the age of discretion; typically seven years of age or second grade.  For Holy Communion to be administered to children, it is required that they have sufficient knowledge and be accurately prepared, so that according to their capacity, they understand what the mystery of Christ means, and are able to receive the Body of the Lord with faith and devotion.  (Code of Canon Law 913)
The Archdiocese requires that children be in Faith Formation one year prior to preparation for sacraments, this includes Faith Formation through CCE, Catholic School or another preparation process.  Older children who have not yet received their 1st Reconciliation or 1st Eucharist will be prepared on an individual basis.
All Students who are entering a sacramental preparation year - First Reconciliation and First Eucharist - must submit a copy of their Baptismal Certificate to the Office of Elementary Catechesis at [email protected]. 

*Note -  Even if your child was baptized at St. Angela Merici, you will need to submit a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. Read More about preparation for First Sacraments at stamericigh.com/first-sacraments.

Volunteer Catechists and aides provide guided learning to the in-person students and
volunteers are always needed. There is no previous experience necessary, just a desire to assist in educating the youth of the parish as they grow in their catholic faith. *Safe Environment training is required to volunteer.