Sacraments are how Christ meets us throughout life. The parish walks with families at every stage — from a child’s baptism to anointing of the sick at the end of life. To request any sacrament, please call the parish office at (717) 232-1003.
The seven sacraments at St. Francis
Sacrament of Initiation
BaptismBautismo
Call the parish office to schedule a baptism preparation meeting with a priest. Parents and godparents typically meet beforehand.
Infants & children: usually within the first year. Adults: see Becoming Catholic below.
Diocese of Harrisburg → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Initiation
First CommunionPrimera Comunión
Children prepare through religious education on Sunday mornings at 1453 Zarker St. Call the parish office to enroll your child.
Two-year program, typically beginning in 1st or 2nd grade.
Religious education → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Initiation
ConfirmationConfirmación
Teens prepare through ongoing religious education and a Confirmation retreat. Call the parish office to enroll.
Typically celebrated in 8th–10th grade.
Diocese: Confirmation → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Healing
Reconciliation & ConfessionReconciliación y Confesión
Confessions are heard every Saturday in the church. No appointment needed — just come. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available before any Mass on request, or by appointment with a priest.
Saturdays, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, and by appointment. Schedule pending parish review.
Full Mass & Confession schedule → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Healing
Anointing of the SickUnción de los Enfermos
Call the parish office anytime — day or night — for serious illness, surgery, or end-of-life care. A priest will come to the home, hospital, or nursing home.
Don’t wait. Call as soon as someone is seriously ill.
Diocese: Sacraments of Healing → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Service
MarriageMatrimonio
Contact the parish at least six months before your desired wedding date. We’ll guide you through marriage preparation, paperwork, and the wedding liturgy.
Six-month minimum preparation. Bilingual ceremonies welcome.
Diocese: Preparing for Marriage → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Sacrament of Service
Holy OrdersOrden Sacerdotal
If God may be calling you to the priesthood, the diaconate, or the consecrated religious life, the parish is here to walk with you. Speak with a parish priest, or contact the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Vocations Office for retreats, discernment groups, and formation guidance.
Years of formation. Discernment begins long before seminary — start with a conversation.
Diocese: Vocations Office → About St. Francis · Sobre San Francisco
Christian Initiation
Becoming CatholicConvertirse en Católico
Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or completing initiation sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), prepare through OCIA — the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Call the parish office to begin.
Yearly cycle, typically beginning in fall, with reception at the Easter Vigil.
Diocese: OCIA / RCIA → Start with the parish office · Empiece en la oficina parroquial
Christian Burial
Christian BurialEntierro Cristiano
Call the parish office when a death occurs in the family. We will accompany you in planning the funeral Mass, the Order of Christian Burial, and any preparation for cremation or interment in consultation with your funeral director.
Call any time — day or night. The parish walks with the family from the first call through the burial.
Diocese: Liturgy & Worship → Call: (717) 232-1003 · Llame: (717) 232-1003