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Sacramental preparation information is listed below from each parish. Please find your child's school listed below and click on the “+” sign to find the contact and/or registration information for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation preparation at the parish that supports your child’s school. If you have any questions about the information please call the parish office that is listed under your child’s school.   

Especially during these pandemic times, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of the parish staff and volunteers across Durham Region that continue to prepare our students to receive the sacraments.

Ajax

St. Andre Bessette Catholic School

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish - Please note that the dates below are tentative. Check the Parish website for updated information.

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion
Registration package pick up dates for virtual only:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that we will not accept registration forms/paperwork after the registration date. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required for the registration meeting:

1.) Completed registration form

2.) Copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

3.) Registration fee

For Confirmation the following is also required:

4.) Sponsor’s paper work which includes a copy of sponsor’s Baptism and Confirmation certificates

St. Bernadette Catholic School

Parish: St. Bernadette Parish 

Parish Contact Information:

Monika Matelski, Sacramental Coordinator
Email: youth@stbernajax.com
Tel: (905) 683-1533

 

Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion

First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish office: Registration closes on Sunday September 25, 2022 (first semester*) and Sunday January 29, 2023 (second semester*) 

 

*Please note that we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Holy Communion 2 times during the 2022-2023 year and will be offering two semesters of sacramental preparation for the children. Please select your preferred semester on the registration form.

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Confirmation Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish and will be due by October 23, 2022 at the parish office or directly at the parent information meetings. 

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda 
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion
Registration package pick up dates for virtual only:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that we will not accept registration forms/paperwork after the registration date. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required for the registration meeting:

1.) Completed registration form

2.) Copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

3.) Registration fee

For Confirmation the following is also required:

4.) Sponsor’s paper work which includes a copy of sponsor’s Baptism and Confirmation certificates

 
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda 
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:
Registration package pick up dates for virtual only:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that we will not accept registration forms/paperwork after the registration date. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required for the registration meeting:

1.) Completed registration form

2.) Copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

3.) Registration fee

For Confirmation the following is also required:

4.) Sponsor’s paper work which includes a copy of sponsor’s Baptism and Confirmation certificates

 
St. James Catholic School 

Parish: St. Bernadette Parish 

 

Parish Contact Information:
Monika Matelski, Sacramental Coordinator
Email: youth@stbernajax.com
Tel: (905) 683-1533

 

Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion

First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish office: Registration closes on Sunday September 25, 2022 (first semester*) and Sunday January 29, 2023 (second semester*) 

 

*Please note that we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Holy Communion 2 times during the 2022-2023 year and will be offering two semesters of sacramental preparation for the children. Please select your preferred semester on the registration form.

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Confirmation Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish and will be due by October 23, 2022 at the parish office or directly at the parent information meetings. 

 

St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic School 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda 
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting (1 parent only please):

  • Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

  

Registration Information for Confirmation: 

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting (1 parent & Candidate only please):

  • Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 
St. Jude Catholic School

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda 
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion
Registration package pick up dates for virtual only:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that we will not accept registration forms/paperwork after the registration date. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required for the registration meeting:

1.) Completed registration form

2.) Copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

3.) Registration fee

For Confirmation the following is also required:

4.) Sponsor’s paper work which includes a copy of sponsor’s Baptism and Confirmation certificates

  

St. Patrick Catholic School 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Holy Communion: Dawn Selda 
    Email: dawn.selda@archtoronto.org 
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 102   

  • Confirmation: Noah Aquino
    Email: naquino@archtoronto.org
    Tel: 905-683-1403 x 100

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion
Registration package pick up dates for virtual only:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Registration package pick up dates for virtual students only*:

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

*Please note that registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools for those attending in-person. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
    OR
  • Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that we will not accept registration forms/paperwork after the registration date. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required for the registration meeting:

1.) Completed registration form

2.) Copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

3.) Registration fee

For Confirmation the following is also required:

4.) Sponsor’s paper work which includes a copy of sponsor’s Baptism and Confirmation certificates

  

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School 

Parish: St. Bernadette Parish 

 

Parish Contact Information:

Monika Matelski, Sacramental Coordinator
Email: youth@stbernajax.com
Tel: (905) 683-1533

 

Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion

First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish office: Registration closes on Sunday September 25, 2022 (first semester*) and Sunday January 29, 2023 (second semester*) 

 

*Please note that we will be celebrating the Sacrament of First Holy Communion 2 times during the 2022-2023 year and will be offering two semesters of sacramental preparation for the children. Please select your preferred semester on the registration form.

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Confirmation Parent Information Meetings will take place at the parish on two dates:

  • Thursday September 15, 2022: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 17, 2022: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the parish and will be due by October 23, 2022 at the parish office or directly at the parent information meetings. 

 

 

Beaverton

Holy Family Catholic School

Parish: St Joseph Parish, Beaverton

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Email: St.Joseph.Church@rogers.com
Parish Phone Number: (705) 426-7424

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 

 

Brooklin

All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Grade 7 Students who live in Brooklin)

Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Parish Phone Number: 905-655-3286

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

 

St. Bridget Catholic School 

Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Parish Phone Number: 905-655-3286

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

 

 

St. John Paul II Catholic School 

Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Parish Phone Number: 905-655-3286

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

 

 
St. Leo Catholic School 

Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Parish Phone Number: 905-655-3286

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

 

 

Oshawa

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School  (Grade 7 Students only)

Contact Information:

Kelly Stephen, Chaplain at Msgr. John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
Tel: 905-432-8470 ext. 54021
Email: kelly.stephen@dcdsb.ca

 

Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School 

Parish: St Philip the Apostle Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Walter Abela
Email: stphilipsis@gmail.com

Tel: 905-725-3275

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 
Sir Albert Love Catholic School 

Parish: St. Gertrude Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Teresa Walsh

Email: StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org

Tel: 905-433-0828

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion     
Please note: registration for the Sacrament of First Confession/Communion will begin in January 2022.  

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled First Communion Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Immediate family and grandparents may attend the masses. Each family will be assigned one pew. (Masks are mandatory). Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines.

 

  • Thursday, September 16, 2021: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Refresher class (Sir Albert Love CS, St. John Bosco CS and Other Public/Private School Students)
  • Saturday, September 18, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with Sir Albert Love CS

 

If your child cannot attend on the date assigned for their school , you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by emailing stgertrudesos@archtoronto.org. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled Confirmation Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto. Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines. Masks are mandatory.

  • Thursday, September 16, 2021: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with Sir Albert Love CS and Other Public/Private School Students)

 

If you child cannot attend the Confirmation Mass on the date assigned for their school , you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by email to StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org

 
St. Anne Catholic School 

Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Lara Dias   
Email: stjosephtheworkeros@archtoronto.org
Tel: 905-432-2300

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

Tuesday, September 27th , 2022 at 7:00 pm in the church

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Friday, September 30th , 2022 at 7:00 pm in the church.


Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjosephtheworkeros.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/sacraments/confirmation/

 

St. Christopher Catholic School 

Parish: St. Mary of the People Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Fr David Bollo
Email: stmaryofthepeople@rogers.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

We ask one parent of each child (Grade 2) who plans to celebrate First Communion in the spring of 2022 to please attend a preparation meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary of the People Parish Hall (no children please). Please bring the name of the church and date of your child's baptism.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

We ask one parent of each Grade 7 student who plans to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2022 to attend a preparation meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary of the People Parish Hall (no children please). Please bring the name of the name of the church and date of your child's baptism.

 
St. Hedwig Catholic School

Parish: St. Hedwig Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Parish Phone Number : (905) 576-0434

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 
St. John XXIII Catholic School 

Parish: St. Gregory the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-723-8141
Parish Email: secretary@stgregorythegreat.ca

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 

St. John Bosco Catholic School 

Parish: St. Gertrude Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Teresa Walsh

Email: StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org

Tel: 905-433-0828

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion   
Please note: registration for the Sacrament of First Confession/Communion will begin in January 2022. 
     

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled First Communion Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Immediate family and grandparents may attend the masses. Each family will be assigned one pew. (Masks are mandatory)    Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines.

  • Thursday, September 16, 2021: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Refresher class (Sir Albert Love CS, St. John Bosco CS and Other Public/Private School Students)
  • Sunday, September 19, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. John Bosco CS and Other Public/Private School Students

 

If your child cannot attend on the date assigned for their school , you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by emailing stgertrudesos@archtoronto.org. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled Confirmation Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto. Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines. Masks are mandatory.

  • Saturday, October 2, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. John Bosco CS (Last names starting with A-M)
  • Sunday, October 3, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. John Bosco CS (Last names starting with N-Z)

 

If you child cannot attend the Confirmation Mass on the date assigned for their school, you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by email to StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org.

St. Joseph Catholic School

Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Lara Dias    
Email: stjosephtheworkeros@archtoronto.org
Tel: 905-432-2300

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

Tuesday, September 27th , 2022 at 7:00 pm in the church

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Friday, September 30th , 2022 at 7:00 pm in the church.


Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjosephtheworkeros.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/sacraments/confirmation/

 
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School 

Parish: St. Gertrude Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Teresa Walsh

Email: StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org

Tel: 905-433-0828

  

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion     

Please note: registration for the Sacrament of First Confession/Communion will begin in January 2022. 

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled First Communion Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto. Immediate family and grandparents may attend the masses. Each family will be assigned one pew. (Masks are mandatory). Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines.

 

  • Thursday, September 23, 2021: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Refresher class (St. Kateri Tekakwitha CS)
  • Saturday, September 25, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. Kateri Tekakwitha CS students whose last names start with letters A-M

  • Sunday, September 26, 2021: 2:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. Kateri Tekakwitha CS students whose last names start with letters N-Z

 

If your child cannot attend on the date assigned for their school , you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by emailing stgertrudesos@archtoronto.org. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic we have re-scheduled Confirmation Masses according to the guidelines we have been given from both the Province and the Archdiocese of Toronto. Please understand our spaces are limited due to Social Distancing Guidelines. Masks are mandatory.

  • Friday, October 1, 2021: 7:00 p.m.: Mass Celebrated with St. Kateri Tekakwitha CS

 

If you child cannot attend the Confirmation Mass on the date assigned for their school, you must let the parish office know which date they will be attending by email to StGertrudesos@archtoronto.org.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Cross Parish

 

Parish Contact Information: 
Sarah Wilkins

Email: holycrossparish@rogers.com

Tel: 905-723-5259

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 

 

Pickering

Father Fenelon Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Dorothea Ritchie, Sacramental Coordinator

Email: catechist.holyredeemer@gmail.com

Tel: 905 – 839 – 9774

 

Registration Meeting for the Sacrament of Confirmation

 

There will be a meeting for Parents and Confirmation Candidates on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Registration forms will be available at the meeting. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be attached to the form for the registration to be complete. 

For additional details please refer to the letter that was distributed, via the parish schools, to the families during the opening week of school classes. 

Registration closes on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

 

Registration Meeting for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion

 

There will be a meeting for Parents on Friday, October 28 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Registration forms will be available at the meeting. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be attached to the form for the registration to be complete. 

For additional details please refer to the letter that was distributed, via the parish schools, to the families during the opening week of school classes. 

Registration closes on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

 

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School 

Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish

Parish Contact Information: 

Emily Wardle

Tel: 905-831-3353 x 230

Email: stisaacjogues@archtoronto.org 

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School 

Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish

Parish Contact Information: 

Emily Wardle

Tel: 905-831-3353 x 230

Email: stisaacjogues@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

 

St. Monica Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish

Parish Contact Information:

Dorothea Ritchie, Sacramental Coordinator

Email: catechist.holyredeemer@gmail.com

Tel: 905 – 839 – 9774

 

Registration Meeting for the Sacrament of Confirmation

 

There will be a meeting for Parents and Confirmation Candidates on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Registration forms will be available at the meeting. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be attached to the form for the registration to be complete. 

For additional details please refer to the letter that was distributed, via the parish schools, to the families during the opening week of school classes. 

Registration closes on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

 

Registration Meeting for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion

 

There will be a meeting for Parents on Friday, October 28 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

Registration forms will be available at the meeting. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be attached to the form for the registration to be complete. 

For additional details please refer to the letter that was distributed, via the parish schools, to the families during the opening week of school classes. 

Registration closes on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

 
St. Wilfrid Catholic School 

Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish

Parish Contact Information: 

Emily Wardle

Tel: 905-831-3353 x 230

Email: stisaacjogues@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration will open on September 12th, 2022, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation
Registration will be open until October 15th, 2022. 

 

 

Port Perry

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-985-7071
Parish Email: icchurch10@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 

 

Whitby

All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Grade 7 Students Only) 

Note: students attending the Regional Arts & Media Program at All Saints Catholic Secondary School should refer to the sacramental preparation information listed for the parish that supports their home DCDSB elementary school and/or the Parish they regularly attend.

 

 

Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish

Parish Contact Information:
Tel: 905-668-3676 
Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org 
 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/confirmation/

 
St. Bernard Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Family Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

First Holy Communion: holyfamily.sue@gmail.com

Confirmation: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please the First Communion page of the parish's website for information and important dates, www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/first-holy-communion/.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation for 2022-2023: 

Please complete the online registration form and then attend the Registration/Information night. For a list of all the important Confirmation dates, please visit https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/confirmation-3/

Both parents and guardians and candidate are required to attend the Confirmation Registration/Information Night on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. for St. Bernard Catholic School and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School. 
The Registration/Information Night for both parents and guardians and candidate for St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and all other schools will be held on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the parish.
NOTE: Bring the following documents and information with you to the Registration/Information Night: 
  • Printed copy of the PDF confirmation
  • A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
  • The registration Fee of $75 (cash or cheque, payable to Holy Family). 

 

Fr. Ravi and Youth Minister, Stephanie Paglia will visit the Grade 7 and Grade7/8 classes and schools for the first 3 sessions. 

 

The last 3 sessions of sacramental prep will be at the church:
  • All parents/guardians, student are required to attend the following meetings in the church from 2:00-3:30pm
  • St. Bernard and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic schools:
    • Sat. Jan 14, 2023,
    • Sat. Feb. 4, 2023 and
    • Sat. Feb 25, 2023
  • St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Theresa and other Catholic schools: 
    • Sat. Jan 21, 2023
    • Sat. Feb.11, 2023, and
    • Sat. March 4, 2023
For those who wish to participate but are not in our schools, the parish will accommodate your first 3 sessions at the church. To connect, please contact our confirmation coordinator, Mike Tice: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School 

Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Tel: 905-668-3676 

Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please visit our website for information on First Reconciliation and First Communion: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/first-reconciliation--first-communion/ 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/confirmation/

 
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School 

Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Tel: 905-668-3676 

Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please visit our website for information on First Reconciliation and First Communion: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/first-reconciliation--first-communion/ 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/confirmation/

 

St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School 

Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:
Tel: 905-668-3676 

Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please visit our website for information on First Reconciliation and First Communion: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/first-reconciliation--first-communion/ 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjohntheevangelistwh.archtoronto.org/en/our-ministries/sacramental-preparation/confirmation/

 

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Family Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

First Holy Communion: holyfamily.sue@gmail.com

Confirmation: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please the First Communion page of the parish's website for information and important dates, www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/first-holy-communion/.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation for 2022-2023: 

Please complete the online registration form and then attend the Registration/Information night. For a list of all the important Confirmation dates, please visit https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/confirmation-3/

Both parents and guardians and candidate are required to attend the Confirmation Registration/Information Night on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. for St. Bernard Catholic School and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School. 
The Registration/Information Night for both parents and guardians and candidate for St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and all other schools will be held on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the parish.
NOTE: Bring the following documents and information with you to the Registration/Information Night: 
  • Printed copy of the PDF confirmation
  • A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
  • The registration Fee of $75 (cash or cheque, payable to Holy Family). 

 

Fr. Ravi and Youth Minister, Stephanie Paglia will visit the Grade 7 and Grade7/8 classes and schools for the first 3 sessions. 

 

The last 3 sessions of sacramental prep will be at the church:
  • All parents/guardians, student are required to attend the following meetings in the church from 2:00-3:30pm
  • St. Bernard and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic schools:
    • Sat. Jan 14, 2023,
    • Sat. Feb. 4, 2023 and
    • Sat. Feb 25, 2023
  • St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Theresa and other Catholic schools: 
    • Sat. Jan 21, 2023
    • Sat. Feb.11, 2023, and
    • Sat. March 4, 2023
For those who wish to participate but are not in our schools, the parish will accommodate your first 3 sessions at the church. To connect, please contact our confirmation coordinator, Mike Tice: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com
St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School

Parish: Holy Family Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

First Holy Communion: holyfamily.sue@gmail.com

Confirmation: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please the First Communion page of the parish's website for information and important dates, www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/first-holy-communion/.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation for 2022-2023: 

Please complete the online registration form and then attend the Registration/Information night. For a list of all the important Confirmation dates, please visit https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/confirmation-3/

Both parents and guardians and candidate are required to attend the Confirmation Registration/Information Night on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. for St. Bernard Catholic School and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School. 
The Registration/Information Night for both parents and guardians and candidate for St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and all other schools will be held on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the parish.
NOTE: Bring the following documents and information with you to the Registration/Information Night: 
  • Printed copy of the PDF confirmation
  • A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
  • The registration Fee of $75 (cash or cheque, payable to Holy Family). 

 

Fr. Ravi and Youth Minister, Stephanie Paglia will visit the Grade 7 and Grade7/8 classes and schools for the first 3 sessions. 

 

The last 3 sessions of sacramental prep will be at the church:
  • All parents/guardians, student are required to attend the following meetings in the church from 2:00-3:30pm
  • St. Bernard and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic schools:
    • Sat. Jan 14, 2023,
    • Sat. Feb. 4, 2023 and
    • Sat. Feb 25, 2023
  • St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Theresa and other Catholic schools: 
    • Sat. Jan 21, 2023
    • Sat. Feb.11, 2023, and
    • Sat. March 4, 2023
For those who wish to participate but are not in our schools, the parish will accommodate your first 3 sessions at the church. To connect, please contact our confirmation coordinator, Mike Tice: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

St. Paul Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Family Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

First Holy Communion: holyfamily.sue@gmail.com

Confirmation: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please the First Communion page of the parish's website for information and important dates, www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/first-holy-communion/.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation for 2022-2023: 

Please complete the online registration form and then attend the Registration/Information night. For a list of all the important Confirmation dates, please visit https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/confirmation-3/

Both parents and guardians and candidate are required to attend the Confirmation Registration/Information Night on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. for St. Bernard Catholic School and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School. 
The Registration/Information Night for both parents and guardians and candidate for St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and all other schools will be held on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the parish.
NOTE: Bring the following documents and information with you to the Registration/Information Night: 
  • Printed copy of the PDF confirmation
  • A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
  • The registration Fee of $75 (cash or cheque, payable to Holy Family). 

 

Fr. Ravi and Youth Minister, Stephanie Paglia will visit the Grade 7 and Grade7/8 classes and schools for the first 3 sessions. 

 

The last 3 sessions of sacramental prep will be at the church:
  • All parents/guardians, student are required to attend the following meetings in the church from 2:00-3:30pm
  • St. Bernard and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic schools:
    • Sat. Jan 14, 2023,
    • Sat. Feb. 4, 2023 and
    • Sat. Feb 25, 2023
  • St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Theresa and other Catholic schools: 
    • Sat. Jan 21, 2023
    • Sat. Feb.11, 2023, and
    • Sat. March 4, 2023
For those who wish to participate but are not in our schools, the parish will accommodate your first 3 sessions at the church. To connect, please contact our confirmation coordinator, Mike Tice: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

St. Theresa Catholic School 

Parish: Holy Family Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

First Holy Communion: holyfamily.sue@gmail.com

Confirmation: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion:

Please the First Communion page of the parish's website for information and important dates, www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/first-holy-communion/.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation for 2022-2023: 

Please complete the online registration form and then attend the Registration/Information night. For a list of all the important Confirmation dates, please visit https://www.holyfamilywhitby.ca/confirmation-3/

Both parents and guardians and candidate are required to attend the Confirmation Registration/Information Night on October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. for St. Bernard Catholic School and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School. 
The Registration/Information Night for both parents and guardians and candidate for St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School, St. Theresa Catholic School, St. Paul Catholic School and all other schools will be held on October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the parish.
NOTE: Bring the following documents and information with you to the Registration/Information Night: 
  • Printed copy of the PDF confirmation
  • A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate
  • The registration Fee of $75 (cash or cheque, payable to Holy Family). 

 

Fr. Ravi and Youth Minister, Stephanie Paglia will visit the Grade 7 and Grade7/8 classes and schools for the first 3 sessions. 

 

The last 3 sessions of sacramental prep will be at the church:
  • All parents/guardians, student are required to attend the following meetings in the church from 2:00-3:30pm
  • St. Bernard and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic schools:
    • Sat. Jan 14, 2023,
    • Sat. Feb. 4, 2023 and
    • Sat. Feb 25, 2023
  • St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Theresa and other Catholic schools: 
    • Sat. Jan 21, 2023
    • Sat. Feb.11, 2023, and
    • Sat. March 4, 2023
For those who wish to participate but are not in our schools, the parish will accommodate your first 3 sessions at the church. To connect, please contact our confirmation coordinator, Mike Tice: confirmation.hfw@gmail.com

 

 

 

Uxbridge

St. Joseph Catholic School Uxbridge 

Parish: Scared Heart Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Tel: 905-852-6944
Parish Email: sacredheartuxbridge@gmail.com

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Confirmation:

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

 

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