It’s that time of year again!

The office of Faith Formation at Prince of Peace  Catholic Church is here to help community members learn, prepare them to enter into the faith and enrich their lives as they walk in the path of Our Lord

Elementary Faith Formation

The Elementary classes are for students in Pre-K (4 years old) through fifth grades.  Classes are held on Sunday from 9:30-10:30 am, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm in Spanish.

This is the first year of preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist (Communion) for first-grade students.  The sacrament requires two years of formation beginning in the first grade. 

First Holy Eucharist (Communion) II

The Elementary classes are held on Sunday at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm in Spanish. The Sacrament of First Holy Eucharist (Communion) requires two years of faith formation beginning in first grade.  If your child is already entering the second grade but did not attend faith formation classes last year, please contact the Elementary Coordinator at 210-681-8330 ext. 180.

Mass attendance is required for students preparing for First Holy Eucharist. 

Need information about receiving the Eucharist for the first time?

Visit our Eucharist page for more details, or to reach out to us for more information! We will follow up soon.

R.C.I.A. ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN

This process is for children of catechetical age (seven years old or older) who have never been baptized or were baptized in another Christian denomination and now wish to become members of the Catholic Church.

It is also for children, 8 years of age or older, who were Baptized in the Catholic Church and have had no previous religious formation and have not received First Holy Communion.

During the time of the video sessions (Sep – Nov), the children attend on Wednesday evenings and are placed with other children of their age group. The children will follow the same outline of subjects as adults but on their level. The children’s parents MUST participate in the adult sessions.

Following the video sessions, the RCIA presentations will begin. The children will have classes on their level. Parents and children should not be absent for more than 3 classes throughout the course of the process.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BAPTIZED IN THE PRINCE OF PEACE RCIA PROCESS

• Be seven years old or older.

• Present a copy of the individual’s State Birth Certificate.

• Before selecting a sponsor, see the qualifications for a sponsor.*

• Attend over 90% of the Wednesday classes.

• Attend all of the rites – special ceremonies celebrated throughout the course of the year.

• Attend all of the Scrutinies – three special ceremonies during Mass on Lent's third, fourth and fifth Sundays.

• Complete all required documents.

• Adults over 18, and parents and children must attend an interview. The time of the interview will be scheduled. A time frame of 30 minutes needs to be allowed.

REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE A PROFESSION OF FAITH IN THE PRINCE OF PEACE RCIA PROCESS

(Profession of Faith is the ceremony a baptized Non-Catholic participates in to become a member of the Catholic Church. This ceremony takes place on Holy Saturday night.)

• Be seven years old or older.

• Present a copy of the individual’s State Birth Certificate.

• Present a copy of the individual’s Baptismal Certificate from another Christian denomination.

• Before selecting a sponsor, see the qualifications for a sponsor.*

• Attend over 90% of the Wednesday classes.

• Attend all of the rites – special ceremonies celebrated throughout the course of the year.

• Attend all of the Scrutinies – three special ceremonies that take place during Mass on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent.

• Complete all required documents.

• Adults and parents/guardians of children must attend an interview. The time of the interview will be scheduled. A time frame of 30 minutes needs to be allowed.

• Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving the Sacraments.

Note: A Catholic baptized in infancy and later converted to another Christian denomination and now wishes to rejoin the Catholic Church is required to make a Profession of Faith.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE FIRST EUCHARIST IN THE PRINCE OF PEACE RCIA PROCESS

• Be over 8 years old.

• Present a copy of the Baptismal Certificate from your church of record

• Attend over 90% of the Wednesday classes.

• Complete all required documents.

• Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving First Eucharist.

 A sponsor is NOT required for First Holy Communion.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONFIRMATION IN THE PRINCE OF PEACE RCIA PROCESS

• Be over 18 years old.

• Present a copy of the individual’s Baptismal Certificate from the Catholic Church where he/she was Baptized (except for the adults being Baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass).

• Before selecting a sponsor, see the qualifications for a sponsor.*

• Attend over 90% of the Wednesday classes.

• Complete all required documents.

• Attend an interview. The time of the interview will be scheduled. A time frame of 30 minutes needs to be allowed.

• Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving the Sacrament.

• Select the name of a Saint that you would like to model your life after. The name will be used in the Rite of Confirmation.

Note:  Seniors and/or Juniors in high school who have not completed at least one year of Confirmation prep, will be required to attend the RCIA on Wednesday evenings with their parents.