Year 2 of Sacrament Preparation

The First Step
My child belongs in FLAME if...

• My child is 7-10 years old AND in Grades 2-5
• My child has participated in SPARK in our parish or similar formation in a different parish.
• 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 
• My child and I will participate in one sacrament retreats this year

The Second Step 
Registration

• Register for FLAME here.
• If your 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
• Complete the Confirmation Sponsor Declaration Form
• Complete the Sacrament Information Form

The Third Step 
What is my active role as parent or guardian?

• Worship at Mass regularly
• Attend 4 FLAME sessions as noted on the calendar.
• 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

• 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.