I deem my child ready to participate in this first foundational year of sacrament preparatio
The Second Step Registration
Register your family for FIRE. The SPARK class takes place within FIRE.
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
Review these 2 forms; complete and return them by the end of the SPARK year
The Third Step What is my active role as parent or guardian?
Worship at Mass regularly
Participate in FIRE, from Sept to May, with your child (adults may include parents, guardians, godparents/sponsors, grandparents, older siblings, other relatives & friends)
Help yourchild learn her/his prayers, concepts, and the ten commandments.
Pray often with yourchild
Read Bible stories to your child (find Bible stories at each church)
Share your own stories of faith
Share your own time-honored Catholic traditions or begin new ones
The Fourth Step Information, Resources & Links
Attend monthly family religious education sessions (FIRE).
Go to pothe.formed.org to create your free log-in on our parish digital platform (Our own Catholic Netflix!). Explore and view all the resources available for all ages, including sacrament-related videos.