St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Bend, OR
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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
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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.
  • Attend three Faith Formation Family events each year.
  • Attend parent meetings each year.
  • Parent & child attend sacramental preparation workshops; usually on Saturdays the year of the sacrament.

First Communion is usually during May and June

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. 

Parent Guide
​for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
urpose  
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 ready, your child will 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.
 
Schedule 2020 2021
 
Reconciliation Workshop
  1. Wednesday, Nov 18, the Parent-Child self-guided Workshop will be available online and in the church narthex. This is an opportunity for the family to make a visit to the church and pray, share, and prepare for Reconciliation.
  2. Open hours of the main church for Reconciliation preparation
  • Monday-Friday 7:30-12:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Nov 18 and Friday, Nov 20 at 6:00-8:00 pm
  • If I don’t have jury duty Wednesday or Friday, the church will be open at 3:00.
 
1st Reconciliation Dates
  1. Wednesday, Dec 2, 5:00-7:00 pm. The Faith Formation students will schedule to do their first Confessions by using SignUp Genius 1st Reconciliation sign up  or by calling Janet or Elvia at the parish office.
  2. The SFS students will do their first confession during school time. Sr Ignacia will communicate the date to the parents.
  3. Contact Janet or Elvia if your child cannot come on Dec 2 or if your child needs help preparing.
 
1st Communion Workshop
  1. Wednesday, April 28, 3:00-7:00 pm. Parent-Child self-guided Workshop in the church. Prayer, share, and practice.
  2. Sign up will be available in April.
 
1st Communion Mass
  1. The weekend of  May 1 and 2.  We are watching COVID guidelines and will schedule Mass times soon.
  2. Sign up will be available in April
  3. If COVID guidelines change, we will make adjustments to try to have all 1st Communions that weekend.
​Guía para padres
para la 1ra reconciliación y la 1ra comunión
ropósito
En San Francisco de Asís estamos comprometidos a apoyarlos a ustedes, los padres, como los principales catequistas de su hijo mientras los preparan para los sacramentos de la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión.
 
Tiempo de preparación
La preparación para la primera reconciliación se lleva a cabo en los meses de septiembre a noviembre y, si está listo, su hijo recibirá el sacramento de la reconciliación durante el Adviento. Se requiere reconciliación antes de prepararse para la Primera Comunión.
 
 La preparación para la Primera Comunión se lleva a cabo en los meses de enero a abril y, si está lista, su hijo recibirá la Primera Comunión en mayo.
 
Edad para la preparación
Los niños deben tener al menos el segundo grado y haber completado un año completo de formación en la fe en St Francis, St Francis School o en otra parroquia / escuela católica antes de ingresar al año de preparación sacramental.
 
Calendario 2020 2021
 
Taller de reconciliación
1. El miércoles 18 de noviembre, el Taller auto guiado para padres e hijos estará disponible en línea y en el nártex de la iglesia. Esta es una oportunidad para que la familia visite la iglesia y ore, comparta y se prepare para la Reconciliación.
2. Horas de apertura de la iglesia principal para la preparación de la reconciliación
• Lunes a viernes 7: 30-12: 00 pm
• Miércoles 18 de noviembre y viernes 20 de noviembre de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m.
• Si no tengo servicio de jurado, la iglesia estará abierta a las 3:00.
 
Fechas de la 1ra reconciliación
1. Miércoles 2 de diciembre, 5: 00-7: 00 pm. Los estudiantes de Formación en la Fe programarán para hacer sus primeras Confesiones mediante el registro SignUp Genius 1st Reconciliation sign up  o llamando a Janet o Elvia a la oficina parroquial.
2. Los estudiantes de SFS harán su primera confesión durante el horario escolar. Hermana Ignacia comunicará la fecha a los padres.
3. Comuníquese con Janet o Elvia si su hijo no puede venir el 2 de diciembre o si necesita ayuda para prepararse.
 
Taller de Primera Comunión
1. Miércoles 28 de abril, 3: 00-7: 00 pm. Taller auto guiado de padres e hijos en la iglesia. Ora, comparte y práctica.
2. La inscripción estará disponible en abril.
 
Misa de primera comunión
1. El fin de semana del 1 y 2 de mayo. Estamos siguiendo las pautas de COVID y programaremos horarios de misa pronto.
2. El registro estará disponible en abril
3. Si las pautas de COVID cambian, haremos ajustes para tener todas las primeras comuniones ese fin de semana.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2450 NE 27th St.
Bend
, Oregon 97701
Phone: (541) 382-3631
Fax: (541) 385-8879


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