Religious Education & Sacraments

Religious Education

Religious Education (CCE - Fall 2025)

  • Grade Levels:  1st grade - 12th grade
  • Registration Period:  Aug - Sep (Registration is currently CLOSED)
  • Registration Forms  (Registration is currently CLOSED)
    • CCE/RCIC:  Registration Form (English)   |   Formulario de Inscripción (Español)
    • RCIA:  Registration Form (English)   |   Formulario de Inscripción (Español)  

CCE = Continuing Christian Education (Educación cristiana continua)
RCIA = Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Rito de iniciación cristiana de adultos)
RCIC = Rite of Christian Initiation of Children  (Rito de iniciación cristiana de niños) 

Religious Education Schedule (CCE - Fall 2025)

  • Mondays (1st - 4th Grade) - 5:30-6:35pm (Drop-off Time:  5:20pm  |  Pick-up Time:  6:45pm)
  • Tuesdays (5th - 8th Grade) - 6:00-7:20pm (Drop-off Time:  5:50pm  |  Pick-up Time:  7:30pm)
  • Wednesdays (9th - 12th Grade) - 7:00-8:20pm (Drop-off Time:  6:50pm  |  Pick-up Time:  8:30pm)

Parent Q & A

Q. What grade will be taught?
A. 1st grade through 12th grade, RCIA (Adults), and RCIC (Children)

Q. When does registration begin?
A. Saturday, August through September (Call office for specific dates)

Q. How do I register my child? A. To register your child, you may pick up the registration forms and carefully complete them at home. Return completed forms and registration payment to the OLM Parish Office during business hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Hours 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Closed for lunch 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Q. How else can I get the Registration Forms? A. They are also available:

    • After Sunday Mass (Catechetical Leaders will be available in front of Church main doors for 30  minutes after each Mass to hand out registration forms.)
    • Download forms from the OLM website: https://www.olmmercedes.org/

Q. When do classes begin?
A. Classes will begin in September

Mondays – 1st grade through 4th grade
Tuesdays – 5th grade through 8th grade
Wednesdays – 9th grade through 12th grade, RCIA (Adults), RCIC (Children)

Q. In what format will classes be taught?
A. In-person classes with face coverings recommended.

Note: First Grade candidates and Transfers to OLM should bring proof of previous Sacraments.

 

Sacraments

  • Baptism
  • Eucharist
  • Reconciliation
  • Confirmation
  • Marriage
  • Holy Orders
  • Anointing of the Sick

The seven sacraments are the life of the Catholic Church. Each sacrament is an outward sign of an inward grace. When we participate in them worthily, each provides us with graces—with the life of God in our soul. In worship, we give to God that which we owe Him; in the sacraments, He gives us the graces necessary to live a truly human life.

 

CONFESSIONS

  • Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM in Church
  • Or, please contact the office to schedule an appointment.

 

BAPTISMS 

  • GUIDELINES - Must reside within the Parish Boundaries of Our Lady of Mercy Church
  • CLASSES - None currently scheduled at this time.
  • GODPARENTS - Requirements when choosing the Godparents:
    • Godparents, if single, must have all sacraments of initiation (Baptism/Confirmation/First Eucharist); and, if married, must be married through the Roman Catholic Church. They should actively participate in the Sacramental life of the Church.
    • All Godparents (married by the Catholic Church or single) must be practicing Catholics (attending Mass on Sunday).
    • Only one sponsor is needed but if there are two, they must be a male and a female.
  • REGISTRATION - At the time of registration, please provide:
    • Child’s original/certified birth certificate from the city/state.
    • If baptism classes have been taken within the past 3 years, please present letter confirming classes taken at time of registration.
  • INTERVIEWS - An interview with Pastor will be at the first baptismal class.