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Sacraments at
St. Francis Parish
Sacramental Information
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Parish Office,
610-543-0848
RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Mrs. Madelyn McBride, 610-543-0848, ext. 21
RCIA is designed for those seeking to
learn more about the Catholic faith, for adults who have never been baptized and
those Catholics in special circumstances seeking Confirmation and/or Eucharist.
RCIA is always looking for volunteers who sponsor participants in the program.
Meetings are held Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm, in the Rectory Meeting Room.
 Baptisms
Celebrated the the 2nd Sunday
of the Month at 1:00 pm and on the 3rd Sunday of the Month at 11:30 am Mass, (
only during the school year, otherwise at 1:00 pm). Call the Parish
receptionist to make an appointment to register for the Baptism.
Pre-Jordan Classes, required for parents, recommended for godparents, are the
4th Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm, Parish Rectory meeting room. Please
call the rectory at 610-543-0848 to pre-register.
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard every Wednesday from October to June (check with the
rectory for special times the priest is not available) from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
and every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 pm.
 Marriage
Arrangements must be made at least six
months in advance. Call the Parish Office for an appointment. Dates,
scheduling, rescheduling or cancelling cannot be done by Receptionists.
Visitation of the
Sick or Homebound
Call the Parish Office to notify clergy of
hospitalization and to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or Holy Eucharist.
Please call the
Religious Education Office
610-543-0848, ext 21, for more information on the following Sacraments.
First
Reconciliation
Children who are in their second year of Religious Studies
prepare for this sacrament of healing. Parents, as the first
teachers of their children, are asked to attend a seminar so that
they may work with the teachers to guide the children to our loving
and forgiving
 Father.
Children celebrate their First Reconciliation with prayer,
reading, reflection, and hymns.
First
Eucharist
May 1, 2010
Children prepare for First Communion in their second year of
Religious Studies. Parents lead children through their example of
Sunday Mass and family prayer and are invited to attend a seminar to
continue reflection on the gift of Eucharist in their lives.
Reflection on the Sunday readings in the home is also encouraged so
that the children might come to know our friend, Jesus.
Confirmation
April 8, 2010
Confirmation is celebrated in the sixth year of Religious
Studies. As a reminder of baptismal commitment, candidates begin
their service to the Church, family and community. Candidates study,
pray, and reflect as their preparation for this Initiation
Sacrament. Parents attend a seminar to help children to grow in
understanding of their spiritual life.
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