Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence, they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."" CCC 1285
If the family is prepared and ready to support the candidate, and the candidate is properly prepared, Confirmation in the Diocese of Baker may be received as young as 6th grade.
1. Requirements for any sacrament preparation:
2. Choose a sponsor and complete four sessions with you sponsor. Be prepared to write a paragraph introducing your sponsor to Bishop Cary and telling him what you and your sponsor did in your sessions to prepare for Confirmation. When the Sponsor sessions are complete, your sponsor will send an email to faithformation@stfrancisbend.org no later than March 2023.
Guidelines to be a sponsor Sponsor session #1 Sponsor session #2 Sponsor session #3 Sponsor session #4
3. Give service to your family, your community and your church. Be prepared to write a paragraph about what you did and how your service helped others.
4. Attend the Confirmation Retreat on Saturday March __ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Retreat Registration
5. Write a letter to Bishop Cary. How to Write a Letter to Bishop Deliver your letter to Janet at the parish office no later than March 31 2023.
6. Attend interview with your parent
7. Attend the Confirmation rehearsal with your sponsor (or another adult) on _______________. (we are waiting for the Bishop's Confirmation Schedule)
8. Arrive at the church no later than _____ on _________________________, to prepare for the Confirmation Mass.
If the family is prepared and ready to support the candidate, and the candidate is properly prepared, Confirmation in the Diocese of Baker may be received as young as 6th grade.
1. Requirements for any sacrament preparation:
- Attend a full year of Faith Formation classes or attendance at Catholic School the year before receiving the sacrament (80+% attendance).
- Attend a full year of Faith Formation classes or attendance at Catholic School the year of the sacrament (80+% attendance) .
- The family regularly attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
- Be a registered member of St Francis Catholic parish.
- Attend the parent meeting at the beginning of the school year and again mid year.
- The year of the sacrament, parent & child attend four monthly in-person sacramental preparation workshops and complete the family at home sessions.
- Parent & child schedule an interview for review and readiness of the family to support the child in their sacraments.
2. Choose a sponsor and complete four sessions with you sponsor. Be prepared to write a paragraph introducing your sponsor to Bishop Cary and telling him what you and your sponsor did in your sessions to prepare for Confirmation. When the Sponsor sessions are complete, your sponsor will send an email to faithformation@stfrancisbend.org no later than March 2023.
Guidelines to be a sponsor Sponsor session #1 Sponsor session #2 Sponsor session #3 Sponsor session #4
3. Give service to your family, your community and your church. Be prepared to write a paragraph about what you did and how your service helped others.
4. Attend the Confirmation Retreat on Saturday March __ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Retreat Registration
5. Write a letter to Bishop Cary. How to Write a Letter to Bishop Deliver your letter to Janet at the parish office no later than March 31 2023.
6. Attend interview with your parent
7. Attend the Confirmation rehearsal with your sponsor (or another adult) on _______________. (we are waiting for the Bishop's Confirmation Schedule)
8. Arrive at the church no later than _____ on _________________________, to prepare for the Confirmation Mass.
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What is the attire for my child's sacrament Mass?
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Is photography allowed during Mass?
What do sponsors for Easter Vigil and Confirmation wear?
When is rehearsal?
What time is Mass and what time does my child need to arrive?
Will there be a reception at the church after the Mass?
RCIA
There are additional requirements and activities for children and youth in the RCIA program.
For Adults see: RCIA
Note for unique situations: These requirements are the norm, but we understand that families might have unique situations. To discuss your situation, call the office at (541) 382-3631 and ask to be transferred to the Director of Faith Formation.
There are additional requirements and activities for children and youth in the RCIA program.
For Adults see: RCIA
Note for unique situations: These requirements are the norm, but we understand that families might have unique situations. To discuss your situation, call the office at (541) 382-3631 and ask to be transferred to the Director of Faith Formation.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2450 NE 27th St. Bend, Oregon 97701 Phone: (541) 382-3631 Fax: (541) 385-8879 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |