New to St. Francis?Welcome to the Parish Family!
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Whether you have been seeking a new parish community, are interested in becoming Catholic, or are returning to church after a time away, our doors and hearts are open to you. We are thankful the Lord has brought you to us and welcome you to our parish. Below you will find all the details you need to get started. We hope these are ways you can grow deeper in your faith and become known within our family.
A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family that provides a place to worship, grow spiritually, put your faith into action, and use your gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ. We unite by practicing serving God as Jesus did.Today, St. Francis – one of over 100 parishes serving Atlanta’s nearly 1.2 million Catholics – is the spiritual home to more than 1000 households. Some are Cartersville natives, some are new to the area, and others come from countries far away. We have a diverse and active community of Americans, Kenyans, Hispanics, and more!
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REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER
If you would like to register as a parishioner at St. Francis, please fill out the online Registration Form.
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WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC?
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact the Parish Office, 770-382-4549 and visit our RCIA page on the website.
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GET INVOLVED
WITH A MINISTRYIf you would like to get involved and volunteer in any of the ministries of the church, please visit our Ministries page on the website and complete the Getting Involved Form.
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CONSIDER DONATING ONLINE
If you prefer to donate to St. Francis through automatic draft or credit card, you may do so by registering through our secured Online Giving site. All online contributions are recorded for tax purposes.
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When you Visit...
We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Browse through some of our frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or talk with an usher when you visit.
Whether you are new to the Catholic faith or you have been Catholic your entire life, if you would like to follow along during the Mass, feel free to use this free "How To" guide by Blessed is She. Click the image to download the PDF guide.
Check out more free Catholic Resources on our "What we Believe" page
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Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are not permitted to receive Holy Communion. When Catholic receive the Eucharist or communion during mass, they are saying yes to the Catholic belief that it is not bread and wine they are receiving but Jesus’ actual body and blood. Receiving communion when one does not yet profess the faith of the Catholic Church does not enable one to say yes honesty to what is being offered to them. Everyone, however, is welcome to come forward for a blessing. Simply come forward with everyone else in the communion line and cross your arms over your chest to indicate you will not be receiving communion and would like a blessing. Those not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with Jesus and with one another.
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If you are visiting, we don't expect you to put money in the offering basket, so feel free to pass it on to the next person. The offering proceeds help support our various ministries so if you would like to donate, please accept our thanks and gratitude for your gift.
If you consider St. Francis of Assisi your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to St. Francis of Assisi on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving below.
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