New to St. Paul Parish?
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Welcome
The Catholic Community of Saint Paul in Smithville, Texas empowered by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, proclaims, witnesses and shares the Good News of Jesus Christ.
We invite all to join us as we live our faith and reach out in charity to those in need. As we move into our future, we affirm our baptismal call to holiness by deepening our faith and loving one another, all for the honor and glory of God.
Rev. Bernard Hung • Pastor
Bishop Joe S. Vasquez • Diocese of Austin[email protected] • Rectory 512-237-3634
Deacon Bernard Meuth, 512-629-1447
Marie Medrano, Church Administrator, 512-237-3299
Suzanne & Tucker Copeland, Youth Directors, 361-960-3959
Maria Garza, Director of Religious Education, [email protected]
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New to Catholicism?
Becoming Catholic is one of life’s most profound and joyous experiences. Some are blessed enough to receive this great gift while they are infants, and, over time, they recognize the enormous grace that has been bestowed on them. Others enter the Catholic fold when they are older children or adults.
A person who is baptized in the Catholic Church becomes a Catholic at that moment. One’s initiation is deepened by confirmation and the Eucharist, but one becomes a Catholic at baptism. This is true for children who are baptized Catholic (and receive the other two sacraments later) and for adults who are baptized, confirmed, and receive the Eucharist at the same time.
What to know about becoming Catholic:As a Catholic, basically you're required to live a Christian life, pray daily, participate in the sacraments, obey the moral law, and accept the teachings of Christ and his Church.
The Catholic Church has a special way of initiating adults into the Catholic faith. It is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a period of Christian formation offered to those seeking to become Catholic.If you are a new parishioner, we’d like to meet you and help you register in the parish. Please call or come by the parish office or register online.
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