Baptism

Registration Form

We celebrate Infant Baptism in three steps.  All parents should attend each step and godparents are welcome to attend if possible.

1.  Preparation:  Classes are held four times per year and usually on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the parish office building. Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org.

2.  Presentation:  On a weekend following the preparation class, the children are presented to the congregation at a Mass of your choice. This is the first part of the Infant Baptismal Rite

3.  Celebration:  Several weeks later, at the weekend Masses, the rite is concluded with the baptismal immersion. The children, parents and godparents participate during the Mass after the homily. If godparents cannot be present, a proxy can be substituted.

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                                                    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.  Catechists and Liturgy/Retreat Coordinators are always needed.

Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org.

Registration Form                                                     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.

Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org.

Confirmation

Confirmation is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2010 at St. Clare Church.

To register, please print and complete the 2009-2010 Information & Registration Form.  Mail the completed form to Sue Unger at the St. Clare Parish Office at 8535 SW 19th Ave 97219.   

Questions?  Contact Sue Unger, Pastoral Associate, 503.244.1037, ext.103

Matrimony

Six months preparation is required.  Guidelines are available in our Downloads area.  Please contact the office for more information.

Anointing of the Sick

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