My child has participated in SPARK in our parish, or, to the knowledge of our faith formation office, has been formed at home, or has completed Grade 1 in a Catholic school
I deem my child ready to prepare for the three sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Eucharist
My child and I will join a FLAME peer weekly faith formation group at one of our 4 churches
My child and I will participate in two sacrament retreats this year
The Second Step Registration
Click the description/registration link on this page to review the FLAME options and tocomplete the simple form (you will receive confirmation that your form has been received by our Faith Formation Office)
Ifyour child was baptized outside of our parish, please submit a copy of her/his Baptismal certificate to our office or scan/email to kim.lovett@portlanddiocese.org
The Third Step What is my active role as parent or guardian?
Attenda FLAME orientation session (date TBD)
Worship at Mass regularly
Participate in the weekly sessions with your child (adults may include parents, guardians, godparents/sponsors, grandparents, older siblings, other relatives & friends)
Engage in faith conversations at home
Help your child learn her/his prayers
Read Bible stories to your child
Share your own faith stories
Pray often with your child
Share your own time-honored Catholic traditions at home or begin new ones
The Fourth Step Information, Resources & Links
This Week at Home - view this section of the weekly Mass bulletin to help connect your family to the Gospel message during the weeK
Go to pothe.formed.org to create your free log-in on our parish digital platform (our own Cahtolic Netflix). Explore and view all the resources for all ages, including sacrament-related videos.