Upcoming Sacrament of Baptism Preparation Class
Our next Baptismal Prep Class will be on Saturday, September 5 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at St. John the Apostle in West Columbia!
Preparation classes are required for both parents and godparents to attend if you are planning to baptize your child, or be a sponsor, within the next 3 years. This class will be offered in both English and Spanish. We kindly ask that you register by Thursday, September 3 if you plan to attend! If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca at 832-212-4988!
Upcoming Classes in 2026:
- Saturday, December 5th at SJA
These classes are only offered quarterly in our parishes. If you plan to baptize your child or know there is a possibility that you may be a sponsor, please plan appropriately when you'll need to attend a class!
happening in the area
July 23rd - The Pregnancy Help Center | Lake Jackson
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September 20th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston
Couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass on Sunday, September 20 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Archbishop Joe Vasquez. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by July 31. Starting August 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Archbishop Vasquez, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after August 21, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!
September 25th - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church | Houston
All medical professionals and students are invited to join the Catholic Healthcare Professionals of Houston in celebrating St. Luke's feast day on Friday, September 25 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston. The event will begin with Vespers @ 6:30pm, followed by Dinner and a Keynote by Dr. Ashley K. Fernandes from The Ohio State University Medical School.
In addition to his appointment at Ohio State as the Associate Director of the Center for Bioethics and a Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Fernandes also directs ethics education for pediatric residents at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. He has been an expert witness in court cases defending the rights of Christian healthcare professionals and prolife organizations and his scholarly interests include Catholic Christian bioethics, Medicine and the Holocaust studies, pediatric ethics, and philosophical anthropology as it relates to medical practice. Visit their website to learn more and purchase tickets!
September 26th | Greater Houston
October 11th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston
Married and engaged couples are invited to the 12th annual Together in Holiness Marriage Conference on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The conference will be held simultaneously at three locations: Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson, St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in The Woodlands. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God's plan for your family! Registration: $64/couple and $5/child for on-site childcare. An Early Bird discount is available through August 10, as well as scholarships upon request. This conference is presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation. For more information, visit their website or email TH@forlifeandfamily.org.
October 11th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston
October 11th - Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Houston
Couples celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in 2026 are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass onSunday, October 11 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Bishop Italo Dell'Oro. Check in opens @ 2:00 pm and the Mass will begin @ 3:00 pm. Early Bird pricing: $25/couple, if registered by August 31. Starting September 1, registration is $40/couple. *Registration includes a professional photo with Bishop Italo, your names featured in the Worship Aid, and a signed certificate congratulating you on your anniversary.* If you register after September 20, your names may not appear in the program, nor will your certificate be ready the day of the Mass. Still, you are welcome to celebrate Mass with us, and we will mail your certificate to the address on file. Couples interested can register here!