FIRST COMMUNION/RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME 2024-2025
We invite parents/guardians of children in grade 2 (or above) who wish to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Reconciliation in 2025, to register for our sacramental preparation programme.
REGISTRATION OPENS: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, or earlier if we reach capacity.
To register, please visit our parish website: http://saintcecilia.ca/ and complete the on-line registration form .
ALSO REQUIRED
- A copy of your child's Baptism Certificate (if not baptised at St. Cecilia Church) You may email it to the parish office: stceciliatoronto@gmail.com or drop off with the fee.
- $50 programme fee. Payable by cash or cheque (made payable to: St. Cecilia's Church)
This must be dropped off at the parish office: 161 Annette Street - the HOUSE east of the Church.
Include the name of the sacrament and the child's full name with the fee, please.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION:
The programme consists of Sunday Mass attendance and the following:
MANDATORY INITIAL MEETING: For children with their parents/guardians. Resources and schedule will be distributed.
Sunday, November 10, 2024, after 11 a.m. Mass
ENROLMENT CEREMONY: Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. Mass
CLASSES: Wednesdays OR Thursdays (January 8 - May 2, 2024). Wednesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. OR Thursdays from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
RECONCILIATION CEREMONY/RETREAT: Saturday afternoon in Feb or March - TBD
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL: Thursday, May 1, 2025, p.m. – time TBD
FIRST COMMUNION CELEBRATION MASS: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2 p.m.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please contact the parish office for assistance: (416) 769 8163, stceciliatoronto@gmail.com.
We look forward to journeying in faith with you as your children prepare to receive their Sacraments.
God bless,
Father Joseph and the St. Cecilia Parish Sacramental Preparation Catechists