RE classes will begin on Sunday, September 14, 2025. To register your child, please click on the button below. If you prefer to register in person, please stop by the RE office or the parish office during work hours. Please note that registration is complete only once tuition has been paid.
Las clases de RE comenzarán el domingo 14 de septiembre de 2025. Para registrar a so hijo(a), por favor haga clic en el botón de abajo. Si prefiere inscribirse en persona, por favor pase por la oficina de Educación Religiosa o la oficina parroquial durante las horas de trabajo. Tenga en cuenta que la registración se completa solo una vez que se ha pagado la matrícula.Dear RE Families,
I want to welcome you to another year of Faith Formation here at St. Margaret Mary. This year is certainly like none other, but I am so thrilled to see how all of you have chosen to make religious education a priority in this unprecedented time. We are overjoyed at the opportunity to meet and serve the families of St. Margaret Mary and beyond for the 2025-26 Faith Formation year. No matter if you are a returning family, have been away from the parish/faith formation program for a while, or are brand new to the parish, we are so happy that you have made the choice to entrust your children to us and form a partnership where we can spread the love and joy of the gospel together. Our aim is simple to continue what you started at home helping your child grow in relationship with Jesus and his Church. Now more than ever, it is essential that we all work together to help our children grow in relationship with the light that no darkness can overcome—Jesus Christ.
2025-2026 R.E. Elementary Calendar - Click HERE
Religious Education Class Schedules
Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
What is the meaning of catechesis in the Catholic Church?
Catechesis is an education in the faith of children, young people and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
All Parents are encouraged to register their children for RE classes and assure they attend regularly. Because parents are the primary educators of their children, our catechists in the Religious Education program and Religion teachers in Catholic schools partner with parents in preparing the children for these very important steps in their life of faith. Parents are truly irreplaceable in this process.
What is the meaning of Family catechesis in the Catholic Church?
Elementary Faith Formation
Provides Faith Formation for grades Kindergarten-5th grade and prepares children to receive their Sacraments. Our program is based on the New Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism’s emphasis on creed, sacraments, and moral life of the Christian as well as prayer, rooted in and supported by the Scriptures, is the emphasis and structure of this program.The Faith Formation program is staffed by trained lay catechists who share their faith with others in order to guide their growth. Training and catechist support are provided to enable the catechists to guide children in the best way possible. If you are Catholic, you are qualified to be in this ministry! We are looking for great people ready to share their faith this coming year. It is a great experience and very rewarding!
We also offer a program for Elementary children with Special Education Needs. Our goal is to make them feel welcome and learn more about their faith. Please call the Religious Education office at 512-259-3126 ext 116 or ext.114 for more information.
¡NO PODEMOS HACERLO SIN TI! ¡SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS ADULTOS!
Estamos buscando voluntarios adultos entusiastas y dedicados para unirse a nuestro equipo y servir como catequistas, compartiendo la fe católica con nuestros niños. Si te apasiona compartir tu fe y trabajar con niños, te animamos a que consideres esta gratificante oportunidad de voluntariado. Su tiempo y compromiso tendrán un impacto duradero en las vidas de nuestros jóvenes feligreses. No es necesaria experiencia previa; Brindamos capacitación y apoyo para ayudarlo a tener éxito. Para expresar su interés o para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Eunice Tanco en [email protected] o Maria Figueroa en [email protected].
¡Gracias por su consideración en oración!
El Catecismo es la educacion de formacion de fe cristiana para ninos, jovenes y adultos. Incluye la enseñanza de la doctrina cristiana catolica. Generalmente hablando en una forma orgánica y sistemática con la mirada de iniciar al oyente en la plenitud de la vida cristiana.
¿Cual es el significado del Catecismo Familiar?
Proveemos Formación de Fé Católica (Catecismo) a todos los niños desde Kindergarten hasta el 5to grado que estén en la escuela primaria. Nuestro programa de formación de fè está basado en el Nuevo Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica . El Catecismo hace un énfasis en el Credo, los Sacramentos, la vida moral de los cristianos y en las oraciones. El catecismo está basado en las escrituras bíblicas que son la estructura y el énfasis de este programa de Fé Catolica. La Formación de Fé es enseñada por catequistas laicos voluntarios entrenados para compartir su Fé con otros y sirven de guía en el crecimiento espiritual de cada niño de nuestra comunidad Catolica. El entrenamiento que reciben los catequistas las capacita y les sirve de apoyo para dirigir los niños hacia una vida de moral y Fé cristiana de la mejor manera posible. Si usted es Catolico esta qualificado para ser parte de nuestro ministerio de educacion Catolica por favor inscribase para que nos ayude este año siendo voluntario. Es una bella experiencia!
También ofrecemos clases para los niños de escuela primaria con Necesidades Especiales, nuestra meta es hacerlos sentir bienvenidos y que aprendan mas acerca de su fé católica. Para mas información favor de llamar a la oficina de Educación Religiosa al 512-259-3126 ext 116 - ext. o ext. 114.
Registración de Formación de Fé para este próximo año 2025-2026 comenzó el 2 de junio, 2025. Favor de buscar información durante los anuncios de las misas, en la página electrónica de la iglesia, en el boletín, la página de FB y en los mensajes de Flocknotes.
Horario de Clase para el Catecismo en español
Domingo
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
lunes, martes y miércoles - 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Primera Comunión y Reconciliación
The purpose of the Religious Education or the Faith Formation Program in our parish is to help participants deepen their Christian faith and identity through initiation rites, instruction and formation of conscience. We are committed to proclaiming the mysteries of faith, fostering community, encouraging worship and prayer and motivating service to others. The goal of the program for children and youth is to support and enhance the efforts of parents and guardians who want to share their faith with their children, this is done in the Roman Catholic tradition.
Read more about the Youth Formation program at this parish.
RE classes will start Sunday, September 14, 2025. Please pick up the registration form in the RE office or the parish office during work hours. Please note that registration is complete only once tuition has been paid.
Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith with the children and youth of our parish. We always need catechists for our Faith Formation classes!
If you have any questions about the requirements for sacramental preparation, please call Maria Figueroa (Grades PK-5) at 512-259-3126 ext. 116, Sara Clark (Middle School and High School) at 512-259-3126 ext. 115 or Eunice Tanco, DRE at
512-259-3126 ext 114.
Confirmation: Adolescents who were baptized as an infant or toddler receive Confirmation in the 10th-11th grade. A recent baptismal certificate is required so the reception of the sacrament can be duly recorded at their church of baptism. This is a two-year program.
Communion: Students typically celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in 2nd grade. Students must complete the pre-communion class or at least 1 year of Religious Education prior to beginning the First Communion program.
Special Sacraments: Religious education classes will be available to youth in 3rd grade or older that have not yet received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Congratulations and the peace of our Risen Lord be with the students who received the sacrament of Confirmation. God’s blessings on each of them as they continue their sacramental journey in the Catholic Church.
Parents and confirmed students are asked to prayerfully consider sharing your faith with our parish. Please encourage your young adult to visit the Stewardship page to learn about the many volunteer opportunities that are available. A complete listing of the parish ministries is available and a ministry sign-up form can be completed and turned in at the office. We look forward to serving with you!
A great online resource for parents can be found at Faith and Safety - Technology Safety Through the Eyes of Faith. Jointly developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA), this site is an attempt to give you some simple, straightforward advice and tools on how to navigate this digital world with your family.
We strongly encourage you to visit Faith and Safety because Internet safety isn't about the right software or service. Rather, real safety in the digital world is all about active, involved, loving parenting. It's a team effort that builds a strong Christian family!