First Reconciliation and First Communion 

If a child is 7 years of age and in the second grade, that child is eligible to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion.  Students preparing to receive these sacraments must be enrolled in on-going faith formation in addition to Sacramental Preparation classes.  If a child in your family is eligible to begin preparation for these sacraments, please contact Silvia Lesko; 940/387-6223, ext. 26 or slesko@stmarkdenton.org.  Families must be registered parishioners of St. Mark Catholic Church for their children to prepare for sacraments in our programs.  The following paperwork will be collected for children preparing for sacraments:

• A copy of the student's birth certificate and 
• A copy of the student’s Baptism certificate.

There are several class options for sacrament preparation and they will be discussed with parents during their initial contact with the RE Office. 

Sacramental Preparation for High School Confirmation

Diocesan guidelines state that a student must be at least 15 years of age at the time they begin preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.  If your teen will be 15 before January 2010, s/he is eligible to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2010.  All students preparing for Confirmation must also be registered for religious education.

The following paperwork will be collected for teens preparing for this sacrament: 

• A copy of the student’s Baptism certificate

 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

RCIA is an appropriate course for adults who wish to learn more about the basics of their faith or who are interested in exploring the Catholic faith with the possible intention of becoming Catholic. Classes meet from 7-9 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall (portable E). Adults who wish to attend as a guest for a single topic are always welcome.  Those interested in exploring the Catholic faith with a possible intention to become Catholic should contact Silvia Lesko; 940/387-6223, ext. 26 or slesko@stmarkdenton.org.  All required paperwork, class and other information will be discussed in an initial interview.

Adult Confirmation

Each year at Pentecost, the Bishop confirms Catholic adults who did not prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation at an earlier age.  There will be an Adult Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, April 26 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall (portable E) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to prepare adults for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost.  For more information, contact Silvia Lesko; 940/387-6223, ext. 26 or slesko@stmarkdenton.org.