Origin First Communion Grades 6-7 *If your teen has not received the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact our OCIA program. They will need to receive their preparation through them. To prepare your teen for First Communion: 1 Register your teen for Youth Night Middle School (grades 6-8) | Sundays from 5:45- 7pm We ask that all teens join their peers in the parish at our Middle School Youth Nights. Youth Nights are a place to grow in community and faith with their peers. 2 Attend a mandatory Parent Session All parents desiring for their children to receive the sacrament must choose one of the following sessions offered: Wednesday, May 28 | 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, August 13 | 6:30-7:30pm Sunday, August 24 | 3-4pm Once a Parent Session is attended, parents will receive their teen's first milestone to take home and complete as a family. Milestones will be self-paced. Teens will receive the next Milestone at Youth Night after the previous Milestone is submitted and approved. *All sessions will be hosted in the Great Hall 3 Attend Middle School Youth Nights Teens will receive the rest of their milestones at Youth Night. They are expected to attend Sunday Youth Nights while continuing their milestones at home with their families. Teens MUST continue to participate in Youth Nights as they complete their milestones AND after they finish their milestones and await their First Communion Mass. a Participate in a Reconciliation Workshop Teens will be asked to attend a Reconciliation Workshop an hour before their Mass Rehearsal. This is a MANDATORY session for all teens seeking to receive. b Receiving the First Reconciliation and First Communion When a teen has completed their Milestone journey and attended the Reconciliation Workshop, they will be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion at the next available Mass (Spring and Fall dates offered). Register Additional Resources Dress Code Guide to Confession

Origin Confirmation Grades 8-12 *If your teen has already graduated from high school or has not received the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact our OCIA program. To prepare your teen for Confirmation: 1 Register your teen for Youth Night At youth night, teens will have the opportunity to "come forward" and begin their Confirmation Preparation. Once a teen "comes forward," they will receive their first milestone to take home and complete with their family and sponsor. The first milestone will prompt the steps to finalize their Confirmation Registration and submit any applicable Sacrament fees before continuing the rest of the milestones. Please note that teens are not registered for Confirmation until the first milestone is complete. 2 Attend a mandatory Parent Session All parents desiring for their children to receive the sacrament must choose one of the following sessions offered: Wednesday, May 28 | 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, August 13 | 6:30-7:30pm Sunday, August 24 | 3-4pm Note: If you've attended a Confirmation Parent Session in the past three years, you do NOT have to attend a session. Please contact our team so that we can look up your attendance from the previous year(s) and make a note of it. *All sessions will be hosted in the Great Hall 3 Attend the corresponding Youth Night (Middle School or High School) Middle School (grades 6-8) | Sundays from 5:45- 7pm High School (grades 9-12) | Sundays from 7:30-9pm Our Readiness-Based model gives the teens an invitation to "Come Forward" when they are ready to begin their preparation journey for the Sacrament of Confirmation . a Before "Coming Forward" Key indicators of readiness before they decide to "Come Forward" include: attending Mass on a weekly basis participating in weekly Youth Nights expressing a personal desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation b "Coming Forward" Opportunities for teens to "Come Forward" to begin preparation are offered during Youth Nights throughout the year. c After "Coming Forward" Once teens come forward, they will finish Confirmation Registration and complete a series of 9 Milestones at home with the support and engagement of their parents and sponsor while continuing to attend weekly Youth Nights. Teens will journey through Milestones at their own pace. First Communion: Additional Milestones are available for those desiring to prepare for their First Communion as well. Those preparing for both Confirmation and First Communion will have a total of 11 milestones. d Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation When a teen has completed their Milestone journey, they will be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation (and First Communion, if applicable) at the next available Confirmation Mass (Spring and Fall dates offered). Register Why Readiness-Based Confirmation Preparation? At St. Francis, we have implemented a Readiness-Based Model for preparation for the sacrament of confirmation, offering our Youth a customized journey towards the sacrament of Confirmation between 8th and 12th grade. The preparation period is a time of ongoing discernment for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and dedicating themselves to a life of discipleship with Jesus Christ. Candidates will be encouraged to take ownership of their preparation towards the Sacrament of Confirmation with the support of their parents and sponsor. Candidates will self-identify as ready to move forward with preparation when they: are attending Mass on a weekly basis are participating in formation (Youth Nights) personally express a desire to receive the sacrament of confirmation Opportunities for potential candidates to step forward will be a made in a variety of ways through youth nights, retreats, and other opportunities. Once the candidate comes forward and submits their Confirmation Inquiry, we will contact parents (using the contact information provided on the student registration form for Youth Night) to begin the milestone process for Confirmation preparation. At youth nights and retreats, all youth (including Confirmation Candidates), will have opportunities to encounter Jesus and grow in their personal relationship with the living God and knowledge of the faith. Youth will also have opportunities to connect with a small group of peers to pray, support and celebrate candidates on their journey. During this time, parents will be empowered to accompany their child on their journey of discipleship through prayer, participation at Mass as a family and living out their faith together by loving and serving others. The readiness model aligns with the church’s mission of creating missionary disciples who encounter Christ humbly, serve others joyfully and proclaim the gospel BOLDLY. It is our fervent prayer that these youth and their parents will be provided with the best opportunity to become missionary disciples in the community and not simply check a box in a classroom. Following this model, parents are not able to register their student for Confirmation preparation at the time of registration. Instead, parents will register their student for their corresponding Youth Night. If/when students comes forward to begin their preparation while participating in our Youth Nights, registration for Sacrament preparation will be sent and any applicable sacrament preparation fees will be due. Additional Resources Dress Code Guide to Confession Guide to Confession - Bilingual

Bring your questions here. Alpha is a series of conversations about things we all question in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? What's the purpose of life? What's next? If you're looking for a judgment-free space to ask hard questions and share your own opinion, there's a place for you. Register 2025 Session Dates Septemer Is There More to Life Than This? October Why did Jesus Die? November Can I Have Faith? Explore Alpha Still on the fence about joining? Email us with any questions you might have. EMAIL

Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. PATHWAYS Leadership Team MORE INFO Be a leader in the conversation! We are looking for people that are ready to welcome the “unchurched” and create a culture of invitation through Alpha. Come hear about how to serve in this new initiative. Guest MORE INFO Got questions? Whether you have just started your journey of faith or have been on the road for some time, Alpha is a great way to learn alongside others like you. WHAT IS ALPHA? Alpha is a tool built for local churches based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions and provides a common expression of proclamation, service and witness. Millions of people have experienced Alpha in over 175 countries and over 100 languages around the globe.

Help build a culture of Invitation. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is looking for people that are ready to welcome the “unchurched” and create a culture of invitation through Alpha. Come hear about how to serve in this new initiative. Join us for our informational meeting: Date: Wednesday, June 25 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Register Explore Alpha Still on the fence about serving? Email us with any questions you might have. EMAIL

Familia de origen Recursos de octubre June / Junio Recursos adicionales para la lección 1: Dios es la fuente de toda vida Liturgical Lessons Lecciones líturgicas June / Junio June Summer Packet Revisión de la lección de Junio "Tu hogar Católico" de Junio Actividad 1: Domingo de la Santísima Trinidad. Actividad 2: El trébol de la Santísima Trinidad Actividad 3: La Celebración del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y de Inmaculado Corazón de María. Actividad 4: Pan de Vida July / Julio Summer Packet Revisión de la lección "Tu hogar Católico" Actividad 1: Ora et Labora Actividad 2: Santo Actividad 3: Relacionandonos con nuestros Abuelos Actividad 4: ¿Fué justa la Revolución Americana?

Origen: Recursos familiares Formed Free account to Formed - Cuenta gratuita para Formed Calendar - Calendario Octubre (inglés) November - Noviembre January - Enero March - Marzo Prayers - Oraciones October - Octubre December - Diciembre February - Febrero April - Abril May - Mayo September Songs He has the whole world in His hands Jesus Loves Me 00:00 / 01:41 I have a Friend who loves me Cristo Me Ama 00:00 / 03:19 Videos for Kids Kerygma - English God Create Sin Enters Jesus Save us We Respond Kerigma - Español Dios Crea El Pecado Entra Jesús nos Salva Nosotros Respondemos Videos for Parents What is the Kerygma? - English ¿Qué es el Kerigma? Parte 1 - Español ¿Qué es el Kerigma? Parte 2 - Español ¿Qué es el Kerigma? Parte 3 - Español ¿Qué es el Kerigma? Parte 4 - Español October Will be available on October 7th Prayers - Oraciones Prayers Prayers to be printed - Oraciones para ser impresas Audio & Video - Audio y Video Brother Francis - The Prayer Tomkin-lets pray Oraciones con Morita Hermano Seferino - La oración Hermano Seferino

Familia de origen Recursos de octubre October November December January October October Family Resource Pacing Guide Car Conversations Fridge Page Family Reflection Recursos adicionales para la lección 1: Dios es la fuente de toda vida for Lesson 1: What is Prayer? for Lesson 2: Prayer in Salvation History Article - Silence by: Rachel Bulman November Family Resource November Pacing Guide Car Conversations Fridge Page Family Reflection Additional Resources... for Lesson 3: Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray for Lesson 4: Our Father: The Summary of the Whole Gospel Article - Giving Jesus Our Full and Undivided Attention - by Christopher Hazell December Family Resource December Pacing Guide Car Conversations Fridge Page Family Reflection Additional Resources... for Lesson 5 : Our Father: The First Three Petitions Audio Recording: December Bishop Barron: Petitionary Prayer Article: Silence and Christmas Janury Family Resource January Pacing Guide Car Conversations Fridge Page Family Reflection Additional Resources... for Lesson 6: Our Father: The Last Four Petitions Audio Recording: Bishop Barron: The 'De Profundis' Prayer for Lesson 7: The Holy Spirit and Prayer Article - Distraction in Prayer as a Form of Spiritual Battle

Familia de origen Recursos de octubre octubre noviembre diciembre enero Guia de tiempos para la Primera Reconciliación Octubre Recursos de Octubre Guía del mes Conversaciones Hoja para el Refri Reflexión Familiar Santo del Mes Recursos adicionales para la lección 1: Dios es la fuente de toda vida Lección 1: Qué es la oración? Lección 2: La Oración en la Hisotria de la Salvación Recursos de Noviembre Noviembre Guía del mes Conversaciones Hoja para el Refri Reflexión Familiar Santo del Mes Recursos Adicionales... Recursos de Diciembre Diciembre Guía del mes Conversaciones Hoja para el Refri Reflexión Familiar Santo del Mes Recursos Adicionales... Enero Recursos de Enero Guía del mes Conversaciones Hoja para el Refri Reflexión Familiar Santo del Mes Recursos Adicionales... Para la lección 6 : Las últimas cuatro peticiones Para la lección 7: El Espíritu Santo y la oración

Campamento de verano Georgia $920 ¿Quién? Estudiantes entrantes de 6° grado a estudiantes salientes de 12° grado ¿Qué? Camp Hidden Lake y Camp Covecrest son más que un centro de retiro y un campamento de verano. Covecrest es una comunidad de católicos comprometidos con la transformación de los adolescentes, la transformación de las parroquias y la transformación de la cultura. ¡Mientras estamos en el campamento, los misioneros de Hidden Lake y Covecrest están allí para facilitar nuestra experiencia de campamento y caminar junto a nuestra parroquia! Durante el campamento, los adolescentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en actividades típicas del campamento, como tirolesa, cuerdas altas, artes + manualidades, blob, pozo de barro, ¡y mucho más! Junto con las actividades del campamento, los misioneros del campamento estarán allí para guiarnos en momentos de oración y participación en los sacramentos, como la misa y la confesión. ¡Eche un vistazo al video0 vinculado a continuación para ver cómo se ve esto! Transporte: Nuestro grupo volará desde el aeropuerto de Dallas Lovefield al aeropuerto internacional de Atlanta. ¡Desde allí, nuestro grupo será transportado en un autobús chárter a nuestros campamentos durante la semana! La escuela secundaria se dejará en Camp Hidden Lake. La escuela secundaria luego será llevada a Camp Covecrest. Al final del campamento, nuestro autobús regresará para llevarnos de regreso a ATL para volar de regreso a casa. *Los campamentos están ubicados a una hora y media uno del otro. ¿Cuándo? Comienza temprano el domingo 29 de mayo Finaliza al final de la jornada del sábado 4 de junio ¿Donde? Camp Hidden Lake - Dahlonega, GA (Escuela secundaria) Camp Covecrest - Tiger, GA (Escuela secundaria) Cost? $815 - $150 non-refundable deposit due at registration, remaining balance of $665 balance due by 5/1. All payments are due on May 1st. Any cancelations made after May 1st will be non-refundable. Costo de acompañante? $500 Próximamente registro de acompañantes... Register below: Teen Viniendo..

Acerca de Cuaresma 2022 en St. Francis Horario Semana Santa Jueves Santo Buen viernes Sábado Santo Misas de Pascua 17 de abril de 2022 6:30 am Español • Iglesia 8:00 am Inglés • Iglesia 8:00 am Inglés • Gran Salón 9:30 am Inglés • Iglesia 9:30 am Inglés • Gran Salón 11:00 am Inglés • Iglesia 11:00 am Inglés • Gran Salón 12:30 pm Español • Iglesia 12:30 h Español • Gran Salón