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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 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

  5. 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:

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 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

  5. 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 Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

  5. 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:

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 

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation 

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

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

St. Jude Catholic School

Parish: St. Francis de Sales Parish 

Parish Contact Information: 

  • First Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

  5. 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 Reconciliation and 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 students in Grades 3-6:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

Registration package pick up dates for students in Grades 8 and up*:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Please note: registration packages will be dropped off at the six DCDSB parish schools. 

Registration Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., OR;

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 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

  4. For Confirmation the following is also required:

  5. 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:

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

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.

 

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:

TBD

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:

 TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

TBD 

 

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:

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

TBD

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:

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

TBD 

Oshawa

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

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:

  • Sunday, October 20, 2024
  • Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Sunday, December 1, 2024
  • Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • Sunday February 23, 2025
  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • Sunday, April 6, 2025
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025

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:

  • Sunday, October 27, 2024
  • Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Sunday, January 19, 2025
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • Sunday, April 27, 2025

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 

Parish: St Philip the Apostle Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Fr. Jorge Lopez
Email: StPhiliptheApostleOS@archtoronto.org

Tel: 905-725-3275

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

TBD 

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

 TBD

Sir Albert Love Catholic School 

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:

  1. Completed registration form
  2. Copy of your child's Baptismal certificate
  3. Registration fee
  4. Sponsor's paperwork which includes a copy of sponsor's Baptism and Confirmation certificates

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 

Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish

Parish Contact Information:

Anne Perdue    
Email: aperdue@archtoronto.org
Tel: 905-432-2300 ext 3

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

Tuesday, September 24th or October 8th  2024 at 7:00 pm in the church


Classes during the year are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm for grade 2 students, and on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm for grade 3 and up, and those who have not been baptized

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Tuesday, September 25th or October 9th  2024 at 7:00 pm in the church

Classes during the year are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm

 

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

 

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

St. Hedwig Catholic School

Parish: St. Hedwig Parish

 

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

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

TBD

St. John XXIII Catholic School 

Parish: St. Gregory the Great Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-723-8141
Parish Email: stgregorythegreat@archtoronto.org

  

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

TBD 

St. John Bosco Catholic School 

Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Parish

Parish Contact Information:

Anne Perdue    
Email: aperdue@archtoronto.org
Tel: 905-432-2300 ext 3

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

Tuesday, September 24th or October 8th  2024 at 7:00 pm in the church


Classes during the year are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm for grade 2 students, and on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm for grade 3 and up, and those who have not been baptized

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

Tuesday, September 25th or October 9th  2024 at 7:00 pm in the church

Classes during the year are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm

 

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

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

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

TBD

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School 

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:

  1. Completed registration form
  2. Copy of your child's Baptismal certificate
  3. Registration fee
  4. Sponsor's paperwork which includes a copy of sponsor's Baptism and Confirmation certificates

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 

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:

  • Sunday, October 20, 2024
  • Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Sunday, December 1, 2024
  • Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • Sunday February 23, 2025
  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • Sunday, April 6, 2025
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025

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:

  • Sunday, October 27, 2024
  • Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Sunday, January 19, 2025
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • Sunday, April 27, 2025

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 

Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-839-9774
Parish Email: holyredeemerpi@archtoronto.org

 

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 

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 

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 

Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-839-9774
Parish Email: holyredeemerpi@archtoronto.org

 

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 

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!

 

Port Perry

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Parish: Immaculate Conception Parish

 

Parish Contact Information:

Parish Phone Number: 905-985-7071
Parish Email: immaculateconceptionpo@archtoronto.org

 

Registration Information for First Confession/Holy Communion

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation

TBD

 

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:

Confirmation Registration Evening for Parents
Tuesday October 22nd
7pm-8pm in the Church

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: 

TBD

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School 

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

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School 

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

St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School 

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

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: 

TBD

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: 

TBD

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: 

TBD

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: 

TBD

 

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:

TBD

 

Registration Information for Confirmation:

TBD

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