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2025-2026 Sacrament Registration

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On behalf of Holy Family Parish and St. Patrick’s Church we would like to invite you to register for First Reconciliation, First Communion (Grades 2-5) and Confirmation (Grade 6 and up).

To learn more, please contact:

  • St. Patrick’s Church 403-526-2265
  • Holy Family Parish 403-527-6933
  • Or email sac.prep@holyfamilymh.ca

Please bring copies of birth certificates, baptism certificates and if you are registering for Confirmation, please bring a copy of your child's 1st Communion Certificate.

There will be a registration fee of $35 for First Reconciliation and First Communion and a fee of $50 for Confirmation.

If this causes a hardship, the churches will cover the cost. If you have any questions please contact Sally Myers at 403-527-6933 Ext 105 or email sac.prep@holyfamilymh.ca

About the Sacraments

A sacrament is a sacred and visible sign that is instituted by Jesus to give us grace, an undeserved gift from God. (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1084). Christ is also present every time each sacrament is celebrated. The Catholic Church has all of the seven sacraments instituted by Christ, which include Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. 

Sacramental preparation takes place in our local Catholic parishes.

Baptism

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

  • Baptism is typically celebrated when a child is a baby but a person can be baptized at any time in life.

Reconciliation

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as  Penance, Confession, and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession, and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result, we are called to forgive others.

  • First Reconciliation is typically celebrated in grade 2.

Eucharist

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus present in the Eucharist.   As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. 

  • First Eucharist is typically celebrated in grade 2.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

  • Confirmation is typically celebrated in grade 6.