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"The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ (CT, no.5).”
CT--Pope John Paul II. On Catechesis in Our Time (Catechesi Tradendae). Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1987.

Mission:
While it is true that parents have the “first responsibility for the education of their children” (CCC 2223), it is also true that “the parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families;” therefore it is “a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents” (CCC 2226). Our desire at Holy Cross for the religious education program is to aid and assist parents in the privilege of evangelizing their children.

Religious Education is provided as follows:
•All elementary grades (K thru 5^th) participate in the CCD program. There is no preschool CCD.
They meet on Wednesday nights throughout the school year from 6:00pm-7:15pm at Holy Cross Catholic School. The CCD Coordinator is Dcn. Kevin Knox.

*Youth Group:
Jr. High school grades 6 thru 8 participate in Youth Group. They meet Wednesday night in the Holy Cross Lifehouse starting at 6PM & ending at 7:15PM. A light snack will be provided. There will be fellowship (fun) & catechesis (learn the faith). The evenings are open to all Jr. High age students. Youth Group is a wonderful way to learn about the Catholic Faith and grow in fellowship.

*The 2025 - 2026 fees for all CCD programs is $30 per child to help cover the cost of books & materials.

CONFIRMATION
The Confirmation program at Holy Cross is a two-year program. There will be no 2nd year confirmation for the 2025 - 2026 year. All students Grades 8 and higher must complete the 1st Year Preparation program first.

The 1st Year Confirmation Program at Holy Cross, titled "Chosen", includes 8th grade students and all high school students wishing to be confirmed. Students are required to attend all Confirmation Classes on Sundays following the 9:30 am Mass. There will be a meal provided in the Life House (unless otherwise stated) followed by classes in the Life House. All students are required to attend a Confirmation Retreat in early Spring. The teachers for the 1st year Confirmation program are Priscilla DePaz and Dcn. Kevin Knox.

The fee for Confirmation is $30 per child.
Religious Education Registration
- Parent 1*
  
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Additional Registration Form Instructions

To complete your child's Religious Education registration, the Diocese of Victoria requires the two forms below to be completed and returned to the Holy Cross Church office in one of the three ways:
Print the form, fill it out manually and:
1. Scan it and attach to an email to Deacon Kevin at [email protected] or
2. Mail to Deacon Kevin at 2001 Katy Avenue, Bay City, Tx 77414 or
3. Bring it to the Church Office Attn: Deacon Kevin
Documents
- Combined Youth Permission and Social Media Release Fillable
- Youth Permission Form & Medical Release

Religious Education

"The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ (CT, no.5).”