Sacraments

Sacramental Preparation Policy for Ages 0-18


Baptism

Next Class

Baptism Celebration

at Weekend Masses

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 7pm Apr. 6 - 7, 2013
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 at 7pm Sept. 28 - 29, 2013
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at 7pm Jan. 11 - 12, 2013

 

Registration Form

 

Preparation:  Baptisms for infants and children less that 7 years of age are held four times per year on predetermined weekends during the regularly scheduled Masses. Parents are required to attend one hour-long preparation class.  See schedule above.  Godparents are welcomed but not required to attend.   Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext. 104.

 

Exceptions to this process:

If the child is in danger of death, Baptism will be celebrated immediately, with a commitment from the parents to participate in the next Infant Baptism preparation class.

If the parents are members of, and have been prepared in, another parish, but wish for family reasons to have the Baptism celebrated here, the Baptism will be celebrated on one of the appointed infant baptism Sundays. St. Clare needs a letter of permission from the family's pastor.

Private celebrations of the sacrament will be possible only for grave pastoral reasons and with the permission of the pastor.

 

First Eucharist

  Registration Form      2013 Schedule: TBA     Faith Formation Opportunities

 

Parent/Child faith formation sessions to prepare to celebrate Communion for the first time. Children are required to have at least two years of faith formation prior to receiving their First Eucharist either through the St. Clare School or Religious Education at St. Clare. There are five sessions which begin after Easter and end with a retreat. Classes meet on Sundays at 10am in the upper hall of   St. Clare School OR Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Parish Office.  Catechists and Liturgy/Retreat Coordinators are always needed. Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext.104.

First Reconciliation 

Registration Form      2013 Schedule    Faith Formation Opportunities

                                                                 

Parent/Child faith formation sessions to prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. Children should be in the 4th grade or older and attending St. Clare School or Religious Education at St. Clare. There are three or four classes during Lent.  Classes meet on Sundays at 10am in the upper hall of St. Clare School OR Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parish Office.  Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext. 104

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Confirmation

Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext.104

NOTE:  Classes for Confirmation in May 2014 will begin in the fall of 2013.  Registration forms will be available in September 2013.

Matrimony

Six months preparation is required.  Please contact Fr. Stephen Stobie at  frsteve@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext. 101.

Anointing of the Sick

Celebrated twice a year at Mass or by appointment.  Please contact the office for more information.

 


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