Since the time of early Christianity, Baptism has been the rite of initiation into the Christian community of the Church.  In Baptism, the "one Spirit" makes us members of the Body of Christ and of "one another" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1267).  

Our parish has a two step process designed to help parents understand the sacrament of baptism and their role in helping their child fully live the gifts received in baptism.

For the First Step of the process, parents must meet with our clergy. To schedule an appointment please call the parish office at (512) 258-1161.

For the Second Step of the process, both parents and godparents attend a Baptism Class. Baptism Classes are held at STM on the first Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Parents can schedule a time to attend the class during their meeting with clergy. Baptisms of these children are celebrated every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

The Religious Education program coordinates the "Older Student Sacrament Program" in the fall and spring of each year. For more information contact the parish office at (512) 258-1161 or the Religious Education office at (512) 258-1944.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) prepares adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  For more information about the RCIA process contact the Direct or Adult Faith Formation at (512) 258-1944 or visit our "Becoming Catholic" page.