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General Information
Religious formation and education is provided on a daily basis.  Religious instruction; prayers at the beginning of the day, at the end of each day, and at lunch times; and integrated value formation are fostered throughout the curriculum as daily practices.   

School Masses

Students attend Mass weekly on Thursday mornings at 8:15am.  Participation during Mass and frequent reception of the Eucharist are encouraged.  Participation includes lectoring, cantoring, gift bearing, altar serving, and singing.  In addition, students take an active part in planning a liturgy during the school year.

Religion Classes
 
Catholic and Non — Catholic students attend all religion classes, prayer services, and liturgies as an integral part of the life of the school.


Sacraments

Frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is encouraged.  Children in the second grade receive First Reconciliation and First Communion.

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931 N Weaver · Gainesville, TX 76240 · 940-665-5395