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 or 503.244.1037, ext. 104.

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

Fee & Procedural Information:  TBA in January 2012      

Dates for Class & Celebration of the Sacrament:  See 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 Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext.104.

Fee & Procedural Information:  TBA in January 2012      

Dates for Class & Celebration of the Sacrament:  See 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 Tuesdays at 7pm in the Parish Office.  Please contact Jean DeLaney, Coordinator of Children's Ministry, for more information at jean@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext. 104

Confirmation

Please contact Chelsea Babbish, Youth Ministry Coordinator, for more information at chelsea@saintclarechurch.org or 503.244.1037, ext.106

Matrimony

Six months preparation is required.  Please contact Fr. Charles Wood, Pastor, for more information at frcharles@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.