Sacrament Preparation

For children Grades 2-5 needing Reconciliation &/or Confirmation/Eucharist

and Grades 6-12 needing Confirmation

First Reconciliation Preparation - Grades 2-5

Prerequisite to prepare to receive Confirmation & Eucharist
Children in Grade 2 - and up to Grade 5 - needing this sacrament
Must be baptized in the Catholic faith - if not baptized Catholic, see OCIA - adapted for Children (when available)
Must be a registered parishioner here at St. Francis of Assisi - if not registered here, a letter of permission from your pastor must accompany your child's preparation form
Baptism Certificate copy - if not baptized here - needed for fill
Participants & their parent(s) come together for 3 sessions in the Fall - program relies heavily on parent participation in session and at home
First Reconciliation is celebrated in early December

First Reconciliation Preparation Form CLICK HERE

First Reconciliation Session Schedule CLICK HERE

Drop completed forms off at the Parish Office, mail them to the parish or scan and email them to denise@sfparish.org

or call Denise at 231-947-4620 ext. 222 with questions.

Confirmation & First Eucharist Preparation Form CLICK HERE

Confirmation & First Eucharist Session Schedule - 2026 UPDATED!

Drop completed forms off at the Parish Office, mail them to the parish or scan and them email to denise@sfparish.org.

or call Denise at 231-947-4620 ext. 222 with questions.

Confirmation & First Eucharist Preparation - Grs. 3-5

Must have received First Reconciliation to participate
Diocese of Gaylord celebrates the reception of Sacraments in the Restored Order - Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, & Eucharist are received in proper order and mirrors how these are received in the OCIA with adults and restores the practice of administering these sacraments at the age of reason - age 7.
Children in Grade 3 - & up to Grade 5 - needing these Sacraments
Must be baptized in the Catholic faith and have received First Reconciliation - if not baptized Catholic - see OCIA -Adapted for Children
Baptism Certificate copy - if not baptized here - needed for file
Must be a registered parishioner here at St. Francis of Assisi - if not registered here, a letter of permission from your pastor must accompany your child's preparation form
Must participate in Faith Formation - either Catholic School or Children's Faith Formation
Participants & their parent(s) come together for 5 sessions and a retreat between January & May - program relies heavily on parent participation in session & at home
Session offered on a Saturday morning & repeated the following Tuesday - so that families can choose the best option for their family's schedule for that session
Confirmation Sponsor is needed - should not be a parent; must be 16 yrs and older; a baptized Catholic who has completed Confirmation and Eucharist and, if married, validly married in the Catholic Church

Sacrament Preparation for Catholic Youth - Grades 6-12

Participants are prepared to receive needed Sacrament(s)
Participants must be baptized Catholic - if not baptized Catholic, see OCIA - adapted (when available)
Baptism Certificate copy - if not baptized here, needed for file
Student in 6-12 grade enrolled in our Catholic School system have access to the OCIA process with their fellow school mates through school resources.
Sacraments are received at the parish celebration of Confirmation & First Eucharist in April or May with the Bishop
Please Call the Parish Office at 231-947-4620 for more information

OCIA adapted for Children - Age 7 - 17

For Children age 7-17...

- not baptized in any faith seeking to become Catholic

- OR baptized in another Christian tradition seeking reception into full communion with the Catholic Church

Participants are prepared for full initiation in the Catholic Faith in either of the following -

- Full Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist

- or Reception into Full Communion - Profession of Faith in the Catholic faith, Confirmation, & Eucharist

Sacraments for Full Initiation are celebrated at the Easter Vigil
Sacraments for Reception into Full Communion are celebrated when preparation is completed - or may be received at the parish celebration of Confirmation & First Eucharist
Minors are encouraged to journey with their parents and/or guardians through this process.
Please Call the Parish Office at 231-947-4620 for more information