ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
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First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion

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10Welcome to First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion!

    At St. Francis, children make First Reconciliation AND First Communion in the same year, usually when they are entering Grade 3!  Do not fret though, if you have an older child who has not yet received their sacraments.  They are more than welcome to join the class as well!  Please reach out to Jen Burton to get more information.
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   Our First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion preparation class in now included and a part of our WHOLE FAMILY faith formation program known as GOF.   We ask the family to join us in growing in your faith right along with your child preparing for their sacraments!  We have age appropriate classes to accommodate everyone!

We ask parents (are you sitting down?) to lead the way for their children by making a Confession right before their child on the night of First Reconciliation.  Parents are a child's first teacher!  We must lead by example!  We are confident that, despite common apprehension over this, you will experience great grace through this sacrament!  Our prayer is that Confession, as well as Eucharist, become regular experiences of grace and unity for your family.
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First Reconciliation    IMPORTANT DATES:
 10/2/22– 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
11/6/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
12/4/22 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/8/23 - 11 am – 2pm – Session 4 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
1/21/23 – 10:30-12:30 – Retreat in St. Clare Center 
1/28/2023 –2:00pm – 3:30 p.m. - First Reconciliation in church
 
First Eucharist       IMPORTANT DATES:        
 2/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 1 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
3/5/23 – 11 am – 2pm - Session 2 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/2/23 - 11 am – 2pm - Session 3 - Mass in Church – GOF in St. Clare
4/29/23 – 9:30-12:30 – Retreat and Session 4 - St. Clare
– Some parent help needed!
5/5/23 – 6:30pm – First Eucharist Rehearsal in church (PARENTS
5/6/23 – First Eucharist!  10am for individual photos (optional) in the Chapel, 10:30 in church for a group photo (everyone comes).
5/7/23 – May Crowning – Wear your Communion Outfits to 11:00 Mass and participate in the crowning of Mary


​And anyway...
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WHY do I have to go to a priest for CONFESSION? Can't I just confess to God?
PRESS HERE TO FIND OUT!!!

Contact Us
St. Francis of Assisi      
73 Adam Street              
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Church is located at:
150 Broad Street
​Tonawanda, NY 14150

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Church Office: 9:30 - 1:00 pm weekdays​.   Rectory:    716-693-1150

​Click the link below to e-mail
parish@stfrancistonawanda.org
school@stfrancistonawanda.org
faithformation@stfrancistonawanda.org

​Rectory Fax: 716-693-2025
Early Childhood Center: 
716-692-7886
Faith Formation: 716-260-4125
​St. Clare Center*                     
144 Broad Street                      
Tonawanda, NY 14150 

​* faith formation and outreach are here

Outreach:
​Outreach:  716-693-6247
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  • Home
  • Parish
    • Parish Contact Information
    • PARISH REGISTRATION FORM
    • Parish Calendar
    • Chapel
    • Scrip Gift Cards
    • Cremation Garden
    • Mass Schedule/Bulletins
    • Columbarium-Cemetery
    • St. Clare Center
    • Parish Staff
    • St. Vincent De Paul/Outreach Food Pantry
    • Upcoming Events
  • Early Childhood Center
    • After School Program >
      • After School Program Online Registration
    • Happenings
    • Parent Information and Forms
    • Terrific Threes >
      • Allaire - PreK3
      • Albone PreK3
    • Fantastic Fours >
      • Melson UPK
      • UPK
      • Woodell Pre K 4
      • Oliveri Pre K 4
    • Summer Camp
    • Tuition Rates
  • Faith Formation
    • Changes
    • Confirmation
    • Faith Formation Calendar
    • Financial Peace University
    • First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion
    • GOF >
      • Registration Form
    • Neighborhood Angels and Saints
    • SoulCore
    • Small Groups
    • Young LIfe
  • World Youth Day 2023
    • WYD Fundraising Events
  • Get Involved
    • Alumni >
      • Alumni News
      • Register Yourself
      • Advancement
      • Alumni Reunion
    • Music-Ministry >
      • Join the St. Francis Choir
      • Pipe Organ
    • Outreach
    • Prayer Shawl Ministries
    • Youth Ministries >
      • Virtus Online
    • Contact Us
  • Request for Information