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
Requirements for preparation:
RICA
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.
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 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.
- First Communion is usually during May and June
RICA
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.
2023 Parent Guide for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
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.
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.
Family Rosary Way of Grace 2022-2023
Sacrament Preparation for Children and Youth
Who: Families with children receiving sacraments in 2023 and Families of children in their first and second year of RCIA.
What: 4 mandatory monthly parent-child workshops each followed by 3 at-home sessions.
When: We offer two dates per month so families can choose the one per month that best fits their schedule. Our 2022-23 schedule will be out soon
Where: Meet in the narthex of the church.
Who: Families with children receiving sacraments in 2023 and Families of children in their first and second year of RCIA.
What: 4 mandatory monthly parent-child workshops each followed by 3 at-home sessions.
When: We offer two dates per month so families can choose the one per month that best fits their schedule. Our 2022-23 schedule will be out soon
Where: Meet in the narthex of the church.
1st Communion dates for 2023
1st Communion for children (in grades 1-5) will be on ________________, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St)
1st Communion for youth and adults (grades 6 and older) will be at the Confirmation Mass with Bishop on _______________________, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St)
1st Communion for youth and adults (grades 6 and older) will be at the Confirmation Mass with Bishop on _______________________, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St)
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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 |