First Communion Preparation

Click here for Parent Information Night link. First Communion and Confession If your child is in Grade 2 they can start preparing for their First Communion this year. The Sacramental Preparation team is excited to meet each family who wants to begin their journey towards the Eucharist. In Holy Communion, prepare to meet the Lord Jesus in this special sacrament. The Rite of Holy Communion celebrates the second step toward full initiation into the Church. First Holy Communion is most often celebrated around the age of seven or eight, when the children are of the age of reason and are capable of participating in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. For First Holy Communion, you must go to the sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Holy Communion. The Eucharist is a gift that takes a whole life time to understand; it is a gift that requires a response from us, that is why we must take care that our children are well prepared. At your child’s Baptism you, the parents, were told that you “would be the first and best teachers of your children in the way of faith”. Parental involvement in the preparation of your child for First Holy Communion is paramount. The parish ‘helps’, but does not replace your part in the process of leading your children in the development of their faith, through the development and example of your own life. The best preparation for the Eucharist is taking your child to Mass regularly and helping your child understand what it is all about If you have any questions, Alexia would be happy to connect with you at ageorge@rcdos.ca Dates & Times Parent Information Session Sunday, October 18th @ 8:00 pm In Person or Monday, October 19th @ 8:00 pm Online Monthly Saturday Morning Meetings 9:30 am- 11:00 am November 14 December 5 January 23 March 6 April 10 May 1 May 29 First Reconciliation: February 6 First Communion: May 30 Please find your First Communion Package here. Fee The fee this year has been raised to cover the cost of at-home hands on learning material. If the price is an obstacle for your family to participate in the program, please select “Pay in Person” and reach out to us, we’ll work something out for you. If you would prefer to pay via etransfer, please add “First Communion” in the memo.