First Communion and First Reconciliation

These Sacraments are usually celebrated for the first time by children in grade 2, but can be received later if need be. Before receiving the Sacraments, a child must be Baptized (and able to provide a Baptismal certificate) and must be adequately catechized. This can take many forms, but for many kids it takes place during the grade 2 Catholic school religion program.

Our preparation program focuses on the parents of these children, by offering the Alpha Course to parents who haven’t taken it recently. We feel strongly that the best way to ensure lifelong faith is to give faith in Jesus to their parents, and help the whole family to be integrated into a vibrant faith community.

If you have any questions or concerns, of if we can serve you or your family in any way, please contact us!

Register for 2023

Invitation to the Sacraments of

First Reconciliation 

and First Communion

We are pleased to invite baptized, Catholic children in grade 2 to enroll to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time this spring. Older students who missed receiving these Sacraments in grade 2 may also enroll.

Please come to our Enrollment Sunday, where you will receive the enrollment form and the opportunity to meet Father Romelito, Deacon Charles Fernandes and those involved in the preparation program.

Our whole Parish family is looking forward, with joy, to embarking on this journey with you!

Since the Sacraments are received through the Parish, we ask that you direct any questions, requests for special accommodation or concerns that you have to Sam at the Parish Office.

Enrollment Sunday

Sunday, March 5, 2023 after 10am Mass

Refreshments will be served after Mass. We encourage you to stay, and will call families into the church to address you briefly afterward.

Important Dates:

First Reconciliation

Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 7:00pm

First Communion

Sunday, April 30, 2023 @ 9:00am

Parent Sessions

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Sunday, April 16, 2023

 

Session outline: Mass at 9am, fellowship and snacks at 10am, brief session to follow.

Finish by 11:30am.

 

Candidates (first Communion and Confirmation) are welcome.

Samuel Zettel

Director of Youth and Evangelization

Phone or Text: 519-372-5313 Email: sam@holyfamily.ca

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