Children's Programs

Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC):
If you have a child you would like to have baptized at St. Francis of Assisi Parish who is over the age of seven (7), please contact Cheryl Brooten in the Parish office extension 24, or by email

If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office, extension 25 for more information and to sign up to attend a pre-baptism class.


Please consider being part of the Baptism Team The role of the Baptism Team member is to prepare the sanctuary for Baptisms by filling the font with water and placing the necessary items by the font. Baptism ministers welcome the family and direct them before and during the Baptism at Mass. Call Elizabeth for more details. 


Edge--Middle School Youth program: Edge is intended for sixth through eighth grade students and is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Click on the Edge menu item to obtain more information.


Life Teen Mass: Sunday, 5:00 PM
(October through mid June)
Please prayerfully consider volunteering to be a liturgical minister for our Life Teen Mass at 5:00 PM
October through June.
Liturgical Ministers are needed
- Sacristan
- Lectors
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Ushers/Greeters

You need to be a Confirmed Catholic to be a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector. This is an opportunity to get more involved in the life of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Contact Elizabeth for more information.


What does a Sacristan do?
The Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set-up includes preparation of vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and Holy days. They perform other duties as required by the pastor. Sacristans may be called on to perform their duties on other occasions such as funerals. Weekend Sacristans are scheduled on a rotating basis and serve usually once or twice a month.


Calendar of upcoming Events
Sunday, February 12th, 10AM Mass, Boy Scout Sunday.
Monday, February 13th, 9:45 AM in the Parish Hall, Brunch for the Linen Ministers
Monday, February 13th, 4:30 PM, Liturgy Commission Meeting
Sunday, February 19th at the 8:00 AM Mass we will present our Catechumens and Candidates who will begin their final period of preparation for initiation.
They have found strength in God’s grace and we ask that our community members show their support and offer prayers for them as they are sent to St. James Cathedral for the Rite of Election on February 23rd.
Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, Masses 9:00 AM, 12:45 PM and 7:00 PM.
February 25-26, First Sunday of Lent.
Archbishop Peter Sartain will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, February 26th at the 5:00 PM Mass.

There are Children’s Worship Bulletins available in the vestibule of the church for children ages 3-6 and 7- 12. The bulletin contains puzzles related to the Gospel readings for Sunday. They can be used to keep fidgety children busy during Mass or take one home for entertainment during the week. Children’s Worship Bulletins are based on familiar Bible passages.


Celebrating Children
Some suggestions for parents of young children:
            • Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel
              you need to suppress it.

            • Sit close to the front so your child can see and
              hear and feel part of what is happening at Mass.

            • Help your child find the hymns and the parts of
              the Mass in the books.
            • Children learn by imitating their parents. Sing
              and respond with enthusiasm so they can
              hear you.
            • If you need to leave with your child during
              Mass, feel free to do so, but please come back.

            • We want your children to feel welcome and at
              home in our liturgical gatherings.


To the members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. . . a smile of encouragement is always welcome to
parents with small, active children.


For information about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), go here