About Corpus Christi Catholic Parish · Ferris, Texas
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Roman Catholic parish located at 111 N Wood Street in Ferris, Texas, part of the Diocese of Dallas. The parish has served the Ferris community since 1977, offering daily and Sunday Masses in both languages, the Sacraments, religious education for children and adults, Eucharistic Adoration, and Confession. Its current parish priest is Father Salvador Guzmán, assisted by Deacon José Muniz and a small staff of lay employees and volunteers. The parish describes itself as 'a community of faith and service' whose mission is to proclaim the Kingdom of God through the Eucharist and the teaching of Scripture and Tradition.
- Established
- 1977
- Patron
- Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ)
- Rector
- Father Salvador Guzmán
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dallas
Why belong here
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish is a small, bilingual Catholic community in the heart of Ferris where daily Mass, the Eucharist, and the Sacraments are at the center of parish life. Worshippers can attend Mass in English or Spanish seven days a week, spend time with the Lord in weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, and join a Children's Religious Education program (ages 6 through 8th grade) or the RCIA process for adults, youth, and unbaptized children. With active outreach programs and youth initiatives, the parish is a welcoming place to grow in faith and serve neighbors in need.
Mass times at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Saturday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Adoration times
- Thursday 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (English schedule); Spanish page lists 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
About Corpus Christi Catholic Parish
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish is a bilingual Roman Catholic community of faith and service located at 111 N Wood Street in Ferris, Texas, within the Diocese of Dallas. The parish has been serving the Ferris community since 1977, growing into a worshipping community that celebrates Mass in both English and Spanish each day of the week and ministers through faith formation, the Sacraments, and community outreach. The parish's stated mission is: 'In living out the mystery of the transfiguration of the Body and Blood of Christ through the Eucharist, our parish community powerfully proclaims the Kingdom of God among us. We joyfully celebrate the Sacraments with our faith in Jesus the Christ. We truthfully teach the Scriptures/Traditions with our hope in the Holy Spirit, following the Tradition and magisterium of the Catholic Catechism, under the leadership of the Diocese of Dallas.'
- Parish name: Corpus Christi Catholic Parish / Corpus Christi Catholic Church
- Location: 111 N Wood Street, Ferris, TX 75125
- Diocese: Diocese of Dallas
- Parish priest: Father Salvador Guzmán
- Deacon: José Muniz
- Serving Ferris since 1977
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Religious education and faith formation are central to parish life at Corpus Christi. The Director of Religious Education coordinates programs for children, youth, and adults, and classes are taught by volunteer and assistant volunteer catechists who are required to complete a Safe Environment certification process. The Children's Religious Education program serves students ages 6 through 8th grade who do not attend Catholic schools, presenting the Catholic faith as knowledge, commitment, and a way of life, and following curriculum standards set by the Diocese of Dallas.
- Children's Religious Education (Educación Religiosa para Niños) — ages 6 through 8th grade
- Director: Martha Cadena ([email protected], 972-325-2168)
- Curriculum aligned with Diocese of Dallas standards
- Volunteer catechists with Safe Environment certification
RCIA — Adult and Youth Initiation
The parish offers the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for non-Catholics inquiring about the Catholic faith, as well as for Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation. The process runs about one year, ending when the catechists and the catechumen or candidate determine readiness to be received into the Church or to receive the Sacrament for which they are preparing.
- Adults 18 and older
- Youth ages 14 to 17
- Unbaptized children ages 7 to 13
- Catechesis Familiar for baptized Catholic children ages 7–13 not in the regular program
- Family RCIA option when parents also need a Sacrament
Parish Staff and Clergy
Parish operations are led by Father Salvador Guzmán and supported by a small staff of clergy, deacons, and lay employees. Volunteers are welcomed throughout parish ministries.
- Father Salvador Guzmán — Parish Priest ([email protected])
- Deacon José Muniz ([email protected])
- Linda Robledo — Business Manager / Safe Environment ([email protected])
- Martha Cadena — Director of Religious Education ([email protected])
- Lupita Balleza — Secretary
- Fabian Acosta — Maintenance / Janitorial
Sacraments and Celebrations
The parish's 'Celebrations and Sacraments' page brings together weekly Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration times, and links out to a parish calendar of special activities. Sacramental preparation for children is channeled through the parish's Religious Education program, and Sacramental initiation for adults, youth, and older unbaptized children is channeled through RCIA.
- Mass in English and Spanish, daily and Sunday
- Confession on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays
- First Communion and Confirmation preparation via Children's Religious Education
- Initiation Sacraments via RCIA
Outreach and Community Life
Beyond worship and catechesis, the parish describes its community life in terms of service. According to the parish's own description, 'community outreach programs and youth initiatives are designed to help those in need and better serve our community and surrounding areas.' The parish also invites people to volunteer in parish ministries through its staff page.
- Community outreach programs for those in need
- Youth initiatives
- General parish volunteering — contact the parish office to sign up
Visiting, Contact, and Office Hours
The parish office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the parish can be reached by phone at (972) 544-2161 or by email at [email protected]. The parish is a Texas nonprofit corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
- Parish office: 111 N Wood Street, Ferris, TX 75125
- Phone: 972-544-2161
- Office email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Religious Education phone: (972) 325-2168
- Fax listed on third-party directories: 972-325-2168
- Texas nonprofit corporation; 501(c)(3) tax-exempt