Sacraments

Baptism

Baptism of an infant is arranged through the parish office after first-time parents have attended a pre-baptismal seminar. For older children or adults who seek baptism, the R. C. I. A. ( Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the normal process.

Please call the parish office at 528-0485 or contact us at rcia@stfrancisokc.com for more information.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually conferred by the Archbishop during the high school years.

High school students and adults who were baptized as Catholics should call the parish office or contact us at confirmation@stfrancisokc.com for the necessary procedure. Adult Confirmation is arranged through the R. C. I. A. program.

The Celebration of the Eucharist (the Mass) is the public worship of Almighty God by the Church. We join together for Communion with the Lord Jesus Christ and each other. Our scheduled Mass times can be found here.

Reconciliation

Reconcilation is the Sacrament of the forgiveness of sins for baptized members of the Church. Jesus gave His Apostles the authority to forgive sins (John 20:22-23) and this authority has been handed down to those who hold the apostolic office, the bishops and priests. All members of the Church are encouraged to participate in this Sacrament and receive the grace that it provides. Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. and at any time by appointment.

Formerly known as the Sacrament of Extreme Unction, this Sacrament of healing is for all those who are seriously ill, not only those who are at the point of death. If you or a family member become seriously ill, please call for one of the priests to anoint the sick person. If you are hospitalized, even if not for serious illness, please let the parish office know by calling us at 528-0485 or at anointing@stfrancisokc.com , so that one of the priests or a member of the staff may visit and bring you Holy Communion. Elderly parishioners may also receive this Sacrament whenever there is a need.

Matrimony is a Sacrament of the Church in which the ordained minister serves as an official witness of the Church, not as a minister of the Sacrament. Husbands and wives are the ministers of this Sacrament to each other. If you are planning marriage, there is some preparation that is necessary. Call one of the priests for an appointment at least four (4) months prior to your wedding date.

The three orders in this Sacrament are Bishop, Priest, and Deacon. St. Francis of Assisi Parish has a history of priestly vocations. Two plaques provided by the Knights of Columbus are in the back of the Church enumerating men in the Parish who were either or are parish members and who have been ordained to the priesthood or diaconate.

In recent year, the Church has reinstituted the order of deacon as a permanent position. The vast majority of permanent deacons are married men. For more information, please contact us at Holy_Orders@stfrancisokc.com . Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and diaconate.