Faith Formation Programs at The Madeleine

Baptism

In the Sacrament of Baptism, many signs and symbols represent our dying to self and rising from the water to new life in Christ Jesus. The Madeleine parish community is present for the Sacrament to support and welcome us into a life of faith. In addition, parents promise to raise their child in the Catholic faith, with the loving support of a godparent and our church.

We offer the Sacrament of Baptism to registered parish families who have been active in our community for a minimum of three months.

Please download and print the two documents related to Baptism found on this site:

Download: Baptismal Step-By-Step Guide | Baptism Registration Form

Baptism classes are offered on an “as needed” basis for both parents and godparents. Please contact Darlene Maurer (dmaurer@themadeleine.edu or 503-281-5777 x 125) to request a baptism class, allowing ample time to complete prior to a scheduled baptism.

Baptism Class Preparation: Parents and godparents are asked to prepare ahead of time before attending our baptism class.  (This helps us shorten our class time).  Click here to view a presentation to prepare and to consider this important sacrament for yourselves and your children.

First Penance & First Eucharist

These sacraments are available to all children who are in second grade or older. Preparatory classes are held during the 10:00 AM Mass. During Mass, the children enrolled in First Eucharist preparation will be called forward, and sent to classes. The group will return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. As part of the program, there will be classes  for the families with Father Bonaventure and Therese Fenzl in the fall.

Our fun and informative class series is based on concepts from the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. It is loaded with hands-on projects, thoughtful, age-appropriate discussion, and family follow-up activates.  Our goal is to lead each child toward his or her own experience of faith and relationship with God.

Links:  Sacramental Prep Schedule First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Registration Form 

Confirmation

Confirmation is open to any High School youth, but generally freshman and sophomores who have been baptized and received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

The Confirmation program at The Madeleine Church presents God as our loving and provident Father, Creator, Risen Jesus, and Spirit of Love. God loves and cares for us more than anyone else could, and challenges us to a responsible love for ourselves, for all other people, and for all creation. Our program aims to lead our youth to a deep, mature, relationship with God in Jesus Christ through the lens of salvation history. The goal is to touch both the mind and the heart, calling forth reflection, prayer, and active response in readiness to receive Jesus’ gift of the Spirit in Confirmation. We use the program Confirmed by the Spirit by Loyola Press and Sacred Scripture.

For information, send an email to confirmation@themadeleine.edu

Download: Confirmation Registration Form | Schedule

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults — RCIA

RCIA now has its own page. Click here.