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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 |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. Bernadette Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Bernadette Parish Robert LeBlanc, Lay Pastoral Associate Email: lpa@stbernajax.com Tel: 905-683-1533 x 203
Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/first-communion-preparation.
Registration Information for Confirmation First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/confirmation-preparation. |
| St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. Francis de Sales Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. James Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Bernadette Parish Robert LeBlanc, Lay Pastoral Associate Email: lpa@stbernajax.com Tel: 905-683-1533 x 203
Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/first-communion-preparation.
Registration Information for Confirmation First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/confirmation-preparation. |
| St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools.
Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools.
Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. Jude Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. Patrick Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 3-6:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:
Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. Registration Meeting:
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:
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| St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Bernadette Parish Robert LeBlanc, Lay Pastoral Associate Email: lpa@stbernajax.com Tel: 905-683-1533 x 203
Registration Information for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/first-communion-preparation.
Registration Information for Confirmation First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Parent Information Meetings will be held on a Thursday evening and Saturday morning in September. Important information, including meeting dates, preparation session days & times, as well as registration forms are available at https://www.stbernajax.com/confirmation-preparation. |
Beaverton
| Holy Family Catholic School |
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Parish Email: StJosephsBE@archtoronto.org
Parish Phone Number: (705) 426-7424
Due to the small size of St. Joseph's Parish in Beaverton, there will be NO First Confession/Holy Communion or Confirmation instruction for the 2024-2025 school year. Sacramental classes are being planned for and will be conducted during 2025-2026.
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Brooklin
| All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Grade 7 Students who live in Brooklin) |
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Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for Confirmation: TBD |
| St. Bridget Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation: TBD
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| St. John Paul II Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation: TBD |
| St. Leo Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Leo the Great Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation: TBD |
Oshawa
| Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School (Grade 7 Students only) |
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Parish: Holy Cross Parish Parish Contact Information: Sarah Wilkins Email: holycrossos@archtoronto.org Tel: 905-723-5259
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Registration day for First Holy Communion: September 26, 2024 in St. Gregory's Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preparation classes for First Communion will be held in St. Gregory's Hall at 10:45 a.m. on the following dates:
Rehearsal: Saturday, May 3, 2025 after class. First Communion Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at either 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's or 12:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish.
Registration Information for Confirmation Registration day for Confirmation: September 25, 2024 in Holy Cross Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preparation classes for Confirmation will be held in Holy Cross Hall on the following dates:
Rehearsal: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Confirmation Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish. |
| Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School |
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Parish: St Philip the Apostle Parish
Parish Contact Information: Fr. Jorge Lopez Tel: 905-725-3275
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation |
| Sir Albert Love Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Gertrude Parish
Parish Contact Information: Geoffrey Lyn, Lay Pastoral Associate Email: glyn@archtoronto.org Tel: 905-433-0828 ext. 305
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Registration will open on Sunday, September 1 and will close on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, during which time a link to the registration form will be available through the St. Gertrude Parish website. Parent(s) are to attend one parent information meeting on either Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Saturday, September 28, at 10:00-11:00 a.m. There will be 11 in-person sessions that will run from October to April, generally on mornings of the first and third Saturdays of each month. The first 5 First Reconciliation preparation sessions will go from October to November, with First Reconciliation Services being late November, early December. The 6 sessions in preparation for Holy Communion will generally be on the mornings of the first and third Saturdays from January to April.
Registration Information for Confirmation Registration will open on Sunday, September 1, and close on Wednesday, September 25, during which time a link to the registration from will be available through the St. Gertrude Parish website. Parent(s) are to attend one parent information meeting on either Friday, September 27, at 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Saturday, September 28, at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will be 12 in-person sessions that will run on the evenings of every other Friday of the month from October 4, 2024 to April 4, 2025. There will be a retreat on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required:
For more info, please see the parish website. Registration will be open on the parish website from September 1-25, 2024. |
| St. Anne Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish Parish Contact Information: Anne Perdue
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Tuesday, September 24th or October 8th 2024 at 7:00 pm in the church
Registration Information for Confirmation Tuesday, September 25th or October 9th 2024 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 |
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Parish: St. Mary of the People Parish
Information and Registration for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion:
Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. - Parish Hall
Information and Registration for Holy Confirmation:
Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. - Parish Hall
Please call the Parish Office at 905-728-2212 with any questions or for clarifications.
Parish Email: stmaryofthepeople@rogers.com
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| St. Hedwig Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Hedwig Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation TBD |
| St. John XXIII Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Gregory the Great Parish
Parish Contact Information: Parish Phone Number: 905-723-8141
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation TBD |
| St. John Bosco Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish Parish Contact Information: Anne Perdue
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Tuesday, September 24th or October 8th 2024 at 7:00 pm in the church
Registration Information for Confirmation Tuesday, September 25th or October 9th 2024 at 7:00 pm in the church
Please visit our website for Confirmation information: https://stjosephtheworkeros.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/sacraments/confirmation/ |
| St. Joseph Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish
Parish Contact Information:
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion
Registration Information for Confirmation TBD |
| St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Gertrude Parish
Parish Contact Information: Geoffrey Lyn, Lay Pastoral Associate Email: glyn@archtoronto.org Tel: 905-433-0828 ext. 305
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Registration will open on Sunday, September 1 and will close on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, during which time a link to the registration form will be available through the St. Gertrude Parish website. Parent(s) are to attend one parent information meeting on either Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Saturday, September 28, at 10:00-11:00 a.m. There will be 11 in-person sessions that will run from October to April, generally on mornings of the first and third Saturdays of each month. The first 5 First Reconciliation preparation sessions will go from October to November, with First Reconciliation Services being late November, early December. The 6 sessions in preparation for Holy Communion will generally be on the mornings of the first and third Saturdays from January to April.
Registration Information for Confirmation Registration will open on Sunday, September 1, and close on Wednesday, September 25, during which time a link to the registration from will be available through the St. Gertrude Parish website. Parent(s) are to attend one parent information meeting on either Friday, September 27, at 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Saturday, September 28, at 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will be 12 in-person sessions that will run on the evenings of every other Friday of the month from October 4, 2024 to April 4, 2025. There will be a retreat on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please ensure you have all the completed paper work required:
For more info, please see the parish website. Registration will be open on the parish website from September 1-25, 2024. |
| St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School |
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Parish: Holy Cross Parish
Parish Contact Information: Email: holycrossos@archtoronto.org Tel: 905-723-5259
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion Registration day for First Holy Communion: September 26, 2024 in St. Gregory's Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preparation classes for First Communion will be held in St. Gregory's Hall at 10:45 a.m. on the following dates:
Rehearsal: Saturday, May 3, 2025 after class. First Communion Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at either 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's or 12:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish.
Registration Information for Confirmation Registration day for Confirmation: September 25, 2024 in Holy Cross Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Preparation classes for Confirmation will be held in Holy Cross Hall on the following dates:
Rehearsal: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Confirmation Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish. |
Pickering
| Father Fenelon Catholic School |
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Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish
Parish Contact Information: Parish Phone Number: 905-839-9774
Registration Meeting for the Sacrament of Confirmation Our parent information meeting will take place on Sunday, October 27th at 2 p.m. Further details regarding the sacrament preparation and celebration will be available soon.
Registration Meeting for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion Our parent and candidate information meeting will take place on Monday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. For more information please pick up our confirmation letter during office hours or email our youth minister at youthhrp@gmail.com |
| St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish Parish Contact Information: Emily Wardle Tel: 905-831-3353 x 9230 Email: ewardle@archtoronto.org
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration will open on September 15th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 20th or 21st. We look forward to seeing you then!
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration will open on September 12th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 27th or 28th. We look forward to seeing you then! |
| St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish Parish Contact Information: Emily Wardle Tel: 905-831-3353 x 9230 Email: ewardle@archtoronto.org
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration will open on September 15th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 20th or 21st. We look forward to seeing you then!
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration will open on September 12th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 27th or 28th. We look forward to seeing you then! |
| St. Monica Catholic School |
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Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish Parish Contact Information: Parish Phone Number: 905-839-9774
Registration Meeting for the Sacrament of Confirmation Our parent information meeting will take place on Sunday, October 27th at 2 p.m. Further details regarding the sacrament preparation and celebration will be available soon.
Registration Meeting for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion Our parent and candidate information meeting will take place on Monday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. For more information please pick up our confirmation letter during office hours or email our youth minister at youthhrp@gmail.com |
| St. Wilfrid Catholic School |
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Parish: St. Isaac Jogues Parish Emily Wardle Tel: 905-831-3353 x 9230 Email: ewardle@archtoronto.org
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion: Registration will open on September 15th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/eucharist Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 20th or 21st. We look forward to seeing you then!
Registration Information for Confirmation: Registration will open on September 12th, 2024, and can be found on our parish website here: https://stisaacjogues.tilmaplatform.com/sacraments/confirmation Registration will be open until October 15th, 2024. During the registration process you will be asked to attend an information meeting on either October 27th or 28th. We look forward to seeing you then! |
Port Perry
| Good Shepherd Catholic School |
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Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish
Parish Contact Information: Parish Phone Number: 905-985-7071
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation TBD |
Whitby
| All Saints Catholic Secondary School (Grade 7 Students Only) |
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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: Registration Information for Confirmation: Confirmation Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday October 22nd
7pm-8pm in the Church
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| St. Bernard Catholic School |
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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: TBD |
| St. John the Evangelist Catholic School |
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Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish
Parish Contact Information: Tel: 905-668-3676 Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org
First Reconciliation and Holy Communion Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday September 17th
7pm - 8pm in the Church
First Holy Communion Information Evening for Parents
Tuesday January 21st
7pm -8pm in the Church
Confirmation Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday October 22nd
7pm -8pm in the Church
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| St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School |
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Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish
Parish Contact Information: Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org
First Reconciliation and Holy Communion Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday September 17th
7pm - 8pm in the Church
First Holy Communion Information Evening for Parents
Tuesday January 21st
7pm -8pm in the Church
Confirmation Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday October 22nd
7pm -8pm in the Church
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| St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School |
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Parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish
Parish Contact Information: Parish Email: stjohntheevangelistwh@archtoronto.org
First Reconciliation and Holy Communion Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday September 17th
7pm - 8pm in the Church
First Holy Communion Information Evening for Parents
Tuesday January 21st
7pm -8pm in the Church
Confirmation Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday October 22nd
7pm -8pm in the Church
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| St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School |
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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: TBD |
| St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School |
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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: TBD |
| St. Paul Catholic School |
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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: TBD |
| St. Theresa Catholic School |
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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: TBD |
Uxbridge
| St. Joseph Catholic School Uxbridge |
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Parish: Scared Heart Parish
Parish Contact Information: Tel: 905-852-6944
Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Confirmation: TBD
Registration Information for Confirmation: TBD |