Religious Formation

Brothers and Sisters of the Parish,

Since ancient times, one of the most important ministries of a parish community is to help prepare Candidates for the reception of the sacraments of either Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Communion and/or Confirmation. Below is the basic information you need regarding the requirements. A registration cannot be accepted unless all documents and fees are brought in at the same time. 

We obtain new textbooks and bibles for the candidates. We use a quality program from Saint Mary's Press for First Communion and Confirmation.

*Religious Formation 2026-2027 registrations for 2nd years started on Monday, June 8, 2025 ends Thursday June 18th.


1st year registrations begin Tuesday, July 7th - Friday, July 10th and Tuesday, July 14 - Friday, July 17.


Registrations are held from 10:00 am-6:00 pm.


*Classes will begin the week of  Sunday, August 16th- Thursday, August 20th, 2026


Please Contact our Religious Formation Director, Mrs. Erika Castro if you have any questions.

Age and Document Information:

  • First Communion Program: Must be enrolled in Second Grade
  • Confirmation: High School Candidates 
  • OCIA: 18 and up

Required Documents: 

  • First Communion: Birth Certificate & Baptismal Certificate
  • Confirmation: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate
  • Unbaptized: Birth Certificate 

*Confirmation II Registrations

*When Confirmation II Candidates register, the Sponsor must provide the documentation required by the norms of the Roman Catholic Church: Confirmation Certificates. If married, must be married by the Catholic Church and provide the marriage certificate. The universal norms of the Church is that Sponsors have all three sacraments of initiation, be practicing Catholics, are attending Sunday Mass each week, and giving a good example of Christian life to their God-Child.

Religious Formation Calendar 2024-2025

*Our Religious Formation Calendar is based off the Ysleta District Calendar.