Preparation classes are provided for baptized children of our parish who have reached the age of 7 and would like to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion.

Celebration of 1st Communion: takes place throughout the Easter Season

Children enrolled in the Catholic Education System, who receive preparation classes through the school are encouraged to celebrate the sacrament in their home parish.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARENT SESSION
Jan. 14th or Jan. 16th 6:30-8:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall

• explanation of the Sacrament of the Eucharist -description of the parish program and classroom curriculum
• explanation of the home program for parent and child- receive home program material
• First Communion sign-up date (dates will be determined by this meeting. First Communion will be after Easter 2019)

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PARENT/CHILD RETREAT
Mar. 30th 9:15-11:45 a.m. Or Mar. 31st 1:00-3:45 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall

• a time for prayer and various hands on centre activities -practice for First Holy Communion
• children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian -attendance highly recommended

FIRST COMMUNION FAMILY POTLUCK SUPPER
Thurs., April 11th, 2019 5:30-7:00 p.m. Spirit and Life Centre (St. Joseph)
details to follow
 
SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
April-May, 2019 At all Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes Sunday Liturgy

• Sign up will be available at the Parent Meeting in January -limited number of children at each Mass

AFTER SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS
Oct.-Dec. 2018 And Jan.-Apr. 2019
Tuesdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m.

• for children who do not attend one of our seven Catholic schools
• children who attend Ecole Ste. Marie or Ecole Ste. Catherine
• children who attend public schools

PLEASE NOTE: If your child was not baptized at St. Agnes, Blessed Sacrament, St. Joseph or St. Ursula, a copy of their baptismal certificate is needed. If you cannot locate one, contact the church where the baptism took place and ask them to fax a copy to St. Agnes Parish Office  (1-866-601-8699) or email it to Ali Chinnick at achinnick@dol.ca.

Please bring your $40.00 registration fee to the September Parent Meeting.
All cheques are to be made out to Blessed Sacrament Church.

If this registration fee will be a difficulty for your family, please contact the parish office to speak to Ali Chinnick, Parish Catechist or email: achinnick@dol.ca

If there are any members of your family who have not been baptized and are interested in inquiring about the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office to speak to Colleen Keane, Pastoral Minister or email: ckeane@dol.ca

St. Agnes Office: 519-352-9483 St. Ursula Office: 519-352-8530