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First Communion

"At the Last Supper, the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.'"  CCC 1323

First Communion Mass for children in grades 2-5
is 
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 am. 
Children arrive by 9:00 am for group photo and seating.
Misa de Primera Comunión para niños en los grados 2-5
es el sábado 13 de mayo de 2023, 10:00 am.  
Los niños llegan a las 9:00 am para una foto grupal y asientos.
Purpose  
We at St Francis of Assisi are committed to support you the parents as the primary catechists for your child as you prepare them for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
 
Preparation Time  
First Reconciliation preparation takes place in the months of September through November and, if ready, your child will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent. Reconciliation is required before preparing for First Communion.  First Communion preparation takes place in the months of January through April and, if the parents and child are ready, your child may receive First Communion in May.
 
Age for Preparation  
Children are to be at least 2nd grade and have completed one full year of Faith Formation at St Francis, St Francis School or at another Catholic parish/school before entering the sacrament preparation year.
1. Requirements for all children preparing to receive a sacrament:
a) Attend a full year of Faith Formation classes or attendance at Catholic School the year before receiving the sacrament (80+% attendance). 
b)  Attend a full year of Faith Formation classes or attendance at Catholic School the year of the sacrament (80+% attendance).
c)  Regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. 
d)  Be a registered member of St Francis Catholic parish.
e)  Register with the parish Faith Formation  Register Here
f) Attend 3 Parish Family Faith events for both years of preparation.  
​g)  Attend the parent meeting at the beginning of the school year. 
i)  The year of the sacrament, parent & child attend four monthly in-person sacramental preparation workshops. ​ 
  • Sunday November 13, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday November 14, 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Sunday January 8, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday January 9, 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Sunday February 5, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday February 6, 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Sunday March 5, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday March 6, 6:30-8:00 pm 
j)  Parent & child schedule an interview for review and readiness of the family to support the child in their sacraments.
   
Additional dates for First Communion children (grade 2-5)
2. Receive Reconciliation in December or January. Usually during class time.
3. Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation often.  
4. Rehearse for receiving the Holy Eucharist. Usually during class time.
5.  First Communion Mass for children (grades 2-5) is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023, 10:00 am.  Children arrive by 9:00 am for group photo.


RICA
There are additional requirements and activities for children and youth (age 7-12) in the RCIA program seeking baptism. Click here for information for RCIA for children
For Adults see: RCIA

For students in grades 6-12
​
1st Communion for youth and adults (grades 6 and older) will be at the Confirmation Mass with Bishop on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St).

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. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions  for answers to your questions.
What is the attire for my child’s sacrament Mass?
Does my child need a candle, Bible or rosary?
Is photography allowed during Mass?
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?

​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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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