First Communion
1st Communion Mass is May 3, 2025
"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
Printable version of the First Communion 25 guidelines.
Versión imprimible de las pautas de Primera Comunión 25.
Versión imprimible de las pautas de Primera Comunión 25.
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.
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 programs. Registration for the 2024-2025 year is closed. We will open registration again in June.
f) Turn in a copy of your student's baptism certificate. If baptized at St Francis, let us know and we will look up the record.
g) Attend 3 Parish Family Faith events for both years of preparation and be ready to share at your interview.
h) Parents attend the parent meeting at the beginning of the school year. (October)
i) The year of the sacrament, parent & child attend four monthly in-person sacramental preparation workshops.
2. Additional dates for First Communion children in(grades 2-5
a) Receive Reconciliation in December or January, usually during class time.
b) Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation often.
c) Attend rehearsal for First Communion during class time on, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 during class time.
d) First Communion Mass for children (grades 2-5) is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 am. Children arrive one hour before Mass for instruction and a group photo. Mass will be bilingual.
RICA
There are additional requirements and activities for children and youth (ages 7-12) in the OCIA program seeking baptism. Click here for information on OCIA for children
For Adults see: OCIA
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 Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St). Please see Confirmation page for more information.
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 Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis.
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 programs. Registration for the 2024-2025 year is closed. We will open registration again in June.
f) Turn in a copy of your student's baptism certificate. If baptized at St Francis, let us know and we will look up the record.
g) Attend 3 Parish Family Faith events for both years of preparation and be ready to share at your interview.
h) Parents attend the parent meeting at the beginning of the school year. (October)
i) The year of the sacrament, parent & child attend four monthly in-person sacramental preparation workshops.
- Sunday, November 3, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday, November 4, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Sunday, December 8, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday, December 9, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Sunday, January 12, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday, January 13, 6:30-8:00 pm
- Sunday, February 9, 2:00-3:30 pm or Monday, February 10, 6:30-8:00 pm
2. Additional dates for First Communion children in(grades 2-5
a) Receive Reconciliation in December or January, usually during class time.
b) Receive the sacrament of Reconciliation often.
c) Attend rehearsal for First Communion during class time on, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 during class time.
d) First Communion Mass for children (grades 2-5) is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 am. Children arrive one hour before Mass for instruction and a group photo. Mass will be bilingual.
RICA
There are additional requirements and activities for children and youth (ages 7-12) in the OCIA program seeking baptism. Click here for information on OCIA for children
For Adults see: OCIA
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 Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm, at St Francis of Assisi main church (27th St). Please see Confirmation page for more information.
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 Coordinator of Evangelization and Catechesis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions.
- What is the attire for my child’s sacrament Mass? Girls wear white dresses. Veils or hairpiece is optional. Boys will wear white shirts with black, white or khaki pants. Optional: ties, white tux, suit jacket.
- Does my child need a candle, Bible or rosary? No. Children will not have anything in their hands. Gifts can be given after the Mass. The priest will bless items after Mass next to the baptismal font.
- Is photography allowed during Mass? Only photography from your seat during Mass. Please do not stand; there are others behind you. Photos can be taken before or after Mass.
- When is rehearsal? See #2c above
- What time is Mass and what time does my child need to arrive? see #2d above
- Will there be a reception at the church after the Mass? We will have cookies and beverage after Mass.
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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 Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Historic Church 599 NW Lava Rd. Bend, Oregon 97703 (corner of Franklin & Lava in Downtown Bend) To Give: Thank you for your generosity, click here. |