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
Requirements for preparation:
For specific dates see this year's Faith Formation calendar
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.
"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
Requirements for 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) .
- Regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
- Be a register member of St. Francis Catholic parish.
- Parents attend parent meetings each year.
- Attend three Faith Formation Family events each year.
- Attend Four Sponsor nights for candidate (i.e. child) and sponsor; usually on Sunday evenings the year of the sacrament.
- Due by first Sponsor night (in the fall): Baptism Certificate, Petition to be Confirmed & Sponsor Agreement.
- Candidate attend confirmation retreat in the spring of the year of the sacrament.
- Candidate meet with pastor (or representative) to assess readiness for confirmation, completed before April 1st.
- Due at meeting with pastor:
- Service Hours Log: Candidate participate in service to the parish (10 hr) and the wider community (5 hr).
- Saint report: candidate writes report about their confirmation saint.
- Due at meeting with pastor:
- Candidate and sponsor attend confirmation rehearsal.
- Confirmation Mass, usually in May.
For specific dates see this year's Faith Formation calendar
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.