First Communion
Parent Information for First Reconciliation and First Communion
Dear Parents of Grade 2/3 (upto Grade 6) Students
The Sacramental Preparation Program for First Communion will be starting this October. If you want your child to receive the Sacraments for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this school year, you must register your child to the Catechism Program. Classes will be in-person at the church, there is an attachement with the registration form with more information.
Please print off the registration form and see more information on the sacrament below.
There will be a Parents Orientation meeting regarding the details of the program on Saturday October 17 from 10:am to 11:30am in the Church Hall. ATTENDANCE IS A MUST
IMPORTANT: Any and all information pertaining to the sacraments will come from St. Mary's Parish and not through the schools. Please direct all questions to the parish secretary by calling 705 445 1790 Ext 2 or leave a message in her voice mailbox.
Welcome - The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
Eucharist (Communion) is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church. This sacrament of initiation is unique in that unlike Baptism and Confirmation, which are only received once, the Eucharist can be received each time we go to Mass.
Eucharist - What is the Holy Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic Life. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received. The word "Eucharist" means "Thanksgiving." When the priest gathers us together to celebrate the Eucharist, he will be bring Jesus to us when we receive Communion.
This sacrament is the source of great graces that sanctify us and help us grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Catholics believe the Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Eucharist - What is First Communion
In celebrating First Communion, we are celebrating the first time a child is receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. For children who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion, this is a big deal. And for all of us, no matter how many times we have received Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist, it should always be a big deal.
While a child’s first Communion is indeed a cause for celebration and should be beautiful and memorable, the true focus of that holy and special day must remain the sacrament itself as the little ones are welcomed to the table of the Lord.
