Sacramental Preparation: First Eucharist and First Reconciliation

General Information on Sacramental Preparation of Children
- Children who wish to prepare for a sacrament should be attending Mass with their family each week.
- Children who wish to prepare for a sacrament next year should be attending religious education this year. CCE is the religious education program for PK - 8th grades at St. Edith Stein.
- Registering for Catechesis and Evangelization classes does not register your child for sacramental preparation.
- Registration forms are available in the CCE Office.
- There is a cost associated with Catechesis and Evangelization classes, and with each of the sacramental preparation programs listed here. The CCE Office is happy to work with families who cannot afford these fees, or who need to pay them out over time. Please contact us at 281-492-7500 so that we can discuss how to best serve your family.
Information on Baptism

Information on First Eucharist and Reconciliation

Information for Children who Attend Catholic Schools

Contact the CCE Office

Baptism

For Infants and young children (up to age 7):
Please contact the Parish Office at 281-492-7500 and ask to speak with Mayra May, our Parish Secretary. For more information, please see the information on Infant Baptism.

For children age 7 and older:
The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCI) is our sacramental preparation program for children age 7 or older who are in need of baptism. For more information on this program, please see the information on Baptism of Older Children

First Holy Communion and Reconciliation

One of the most popular phone calls we receive in the CCE office is from parents who are excited about their children receiving the sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation for the first time. Some of the most common questions we receive are listed below -

What should I be doing now to make sure my child is ready to prepare for their First Holy Communion?
In addition to attending Mass each week, we ask that parents help their children learn the basic prayers of our faith: The Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Apostles' Creed, and Sign of the Cross. We also ask that parents make sure their children are attending religious education at a Catholic parish or school. At St. Edith Stein, we offer religious education for the entire family, beginning at age 4.

Who can enroll in sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation?
- Baptized Catholics who are at least seven years old.
How do I register my child for sacramental preparation?
1. Come y the CCE Office to register.
2. Please provide a copy of child's baptismal certificate at the time of registration.

In addition to the basic CCE classes, additional preparation is received based on the Sacrament the child is preparing for. Contact the CCE office for more information at 281-492-7500.

Information for Children Who Attend Catholic Schools
- Children who attend Catholic schools do not need to register for Catechesis and Evangelization classes, since they receive their religious education instruction as part of their regular school curriculum.
- To register for sacramental preparation, parents should visit the CCE Office. Please bring a copy of his/her baptism certificate.
We are here to help!
- If you have any questions, please contact the CCE Office at 281-492-7500.