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Baptism is the sacrament in which we are united with Christ in his death and resurrection. In this sacrament we are called to live a new life. We are anointed, set apart, and called to continue the ministry of Jesus: priest, prophet and king.
Parents who are seeking Baptism for their children are asking that their child be initiated into the Catholic Community and the local Church Community of St. Anthony's. The Church baptizes infants/children on the faith of the parents. The ideal is that parents have a deep faith, which they actively live out in the experience of the Catholic Church Community. Children's faith is learned from their parents. We consider children from birth through the age of five to be infants. Children 6 years old and up who need to be baptized must attend religious education classes prior to baptism.
Our parish requires attendance at one Baptismal preparation session before the Baptism takes place. The preparation sessions are usually held the Tuesday preceding the weekend of the Baptisms at 7:00PM. They are usually offered on the first and last Saturday and Sunday of the month.
Completion of a Baptismal registration form is required prior to attending the class. A copy of the child's birth certificate should be presented by the parents at the church office in order to register for the Baptismal preparation session. Godparents must be active Catholics, be at least 18 years old and have completed all sacraments. If godparents are married, their marriage must have been blessed in the church (proof is required). Parents and godparents are required to attend a Baptismal preparation session or show proof that they have attended a class within the last 3 years. To cover church expenses the parish suggests a contribution. This contribution can be paid at the parish office at the time of registration and or no later than the first session.
This sacrament takes place through our Religious Education programs.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates and reminds us of God's mercy and helps us to experience divine forgiveness, to forgive ourselves, and to become reconciled with others. The Sacrament of Reconciliation or confession is celebrated several times a week. For specific times, see the church bulletin. In addition, our parish also conducts seasonal Reconciliation Services with extra Confessors available. These services are usually scheduled during the Lenten and Advent seasons.
This sacrament takes place through our Religious Education programs.
Greetings and welcome to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. We want to assist you in your preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Your wedding is meant to be a joyful and meaningful celebration, one that you will long remember. We offer the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Guidelines for Marriage Liturgies to help and support you, not only in getting ready for the celebration of your vows but also for a life-long commitment to God, the Church, and to each other. Please contact us at least nine months prior to your preferred wedding date. Click here for English Marriage Guidelines
Your initial contact at St. Anthony’s Catholic parish to start your marriage preparation is:
Lydia Rodriguez, receptionist, at (512) 268-5311, email: lrodriguez@samc-kyle.org
Quick Summary of Marriage Guidelines
Catholic parties must obtain a recent copy of their baptismal certificate issued within the last six (6) months. They are to ask the church of baptism to include all notations on the certificate. Being confirmed is not a requirement but is encouraged. Father will help find adult confirmation classes.
If one or both of you have been married before and, the spouse of the previous marriage is still living, you must have an annulment by the Catholic Church of any prior marriage (civil, Catholic, Protestant) to be married in the Catholic Church. If you have been married before, without exception, we will need to determine what sort of an annulment is needed. Please discuss your previous marriage as soon as possible with Father Juan Carlos or Father Matthew. In many cases this slows down the marriage preparation process since we cannot schedule a wedding until any needed annulments have been received. Only after this can a marriage and date be reserved. Once you have obtained the required documents (i.e., Catholic parties obtained a recent copy of their Baptism certificate, with notations, and any prior marriage documents if needed), you are to bring the documents to Lydia Rodriguez, at the church office. At this time we will start a file for your paper work.
A deacon assigned to start the marriage preparation will call you to set up the initial meeting and go over St. Anthony’s Marriage Guidelines and Requirements. At your meeting with deacon, and if all your paperwork is complete, you will be advised to contact Lydia Rodriguez, parish receptionist, to schedule a date for your marriage and reserve the church.
Sacramento De Santo Matrimonio
Saludos y bienvenidos a la Iglesia Católica de St. Anthony. Deseamos ayudarles a prepararse para el sacramento de Santo Matrimonio. Su boda debe ser una celebración de mucha alegría y significancia que recuerden por muchos años. Les ofrecemos estas normas e instrucciones para ayudarlos y apoyarlos, no solo con su preparación para la celebración de sus votos matrimoniales, sino también con su preparación para su compromiso de toda la vida con Dios, la iglesia, y del uno con el otro. Comuníquense con nosotros por lo menos nueve meses antes de la fecha en que deseen casarse.
HAGA CLIC AQUI PARA INSTRUCCIONES MATRIMONIALES: Para empezar el proceso de preparación para el matrimonio, comuníquense con: Lydia Rodriguez, recepcionista de la parroquia de St. Anthony, al (512) 268-5311 o por e-mail a lrodriguez@samc-kyle.org. Click here for Espanol Guidelines
Resumen de Instrucciones Para Liturgias Matrimoniales
Los católicos deben obtener una copia reciente de su certificado de bautismo emitida en los últimos seis (6) meses. Deben solicitar a la iglesia donde fueron bautizados que se incluyan todas las anotaciones que tenga el certificado. No es necesario haberse confirmado antes de la boda, pero se recomienda. El padre les ayudará a encontrar clases de confirmación para adultos si las necesitan.
Si uno de los novios ha estado casado antes y el esposo de tal novio está vivo, hay que obtener una anulación por la iglesia católica de cualquier matrimonio anterior (ya sea civil, católico o protestante) para casarse en la iglesia católica. Esto se requiere tanto para católicos como para los que no son católicos. En muchos casos, esto demora los preparativos para la boda porque no podemos programar una boda hasta que se obtenga la anulación. Si han estado casados antes, deben informarle de esto al Padre Juan Carlos o al Padre Matthew inmediatamente y sin falta para determinar no solo si se necesita una anulación sino también qué clase de anulación se necesita.
Después de obtener los documentos necesarios (por ejemplo, cuando ambos novios han obtenido copia de su certificado de bautismo con anotaciones y documentos de cualquier matrimonio anterior), deben entregárselos a Lydia Rodriguez, en la oficina parroquial, quien preparará un archivo para sus documentos.
El diácono encargado de su preparación para el matrimonio en St. Anthony, les llamará para programar la primera cita y para repasar las instrucciones para el matrimonio. En su reunión con el diácono, y si todo sus documentos estan completos, será aconsejado contactar Lydia Rodriguez, para planificar una fecha para su casamiento y reservar la iglesia.
Sacraments for the ill and homebound
Anointing of the Sick celebrates and reminds us of God's compassion and helps us to experience spiritual and physical strengthening when we are ill. Please call the Church office to relay the information of the person to be visited, whether at home or in the hospital or nursing home. For emergencies, call the rectory.