Sacramental Preparation Overview & Schedule
Baptism
Parents and Godparents must attend the Baptism preparation class.
Classes take place on Thursday at 6:30pm on August 27, September 24 or October 22
Please call the parish office to register for the class 780-478-0198
Baptisms will be scheduled on the second Sunday of each month at the 11:30 am mass
(except during Advent and Lenten season)
Click for General Information about Baptism at St. John Bosco
First Reconciliation
The sacrament of First Reconciliation is a special way that Jesus comes to us with His love and mercy. Jesus forgives us and fill our hearts with peace and joy.
These sacraments are for children and youth who are grade 2 or older.
Registration will open August 15, 2026
Deadline is September 13, 2026
Orientation meeting: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in the hall (form must be submitted before deadline of September 13, 2026)
Class schedule: every Saturday starting September 26 – November 21 from 3 pm – 4:15 pm
Reconciliation Celebration: Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm
NOTE: when you fill in this form you have registered your child/youth for both sacraments (Reconciliation & Communion).
First Holy Communion
This sacrament of First Holy Communion introduces each child and youth to a Christian way of life and prayer, It emphasizes the central place of Jesus – Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
The Eucharistic Liturgy is meant to enliven our faith and deepen our love to our Lord. This faith program introduces each child and youth with guidance from the parents to the rites and rituals of the Mass.
Communion Orientation Meeting:
To be determined – child/youth and parents must attend
Communion Catechism sessions (must attend all):
To be determined
Communion class lessons:
To be determined
Communion Rehearsal:
To be determined
Communion Celebration Mass:
To be determined
formally known as RCIA
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults and adapted for children and youth
This program is for any child/youth 7 years of age and older who has not been baptized and parents wanting their child/youth to enter this Catholic faith are encouraged to register
Registration open for Adults wanting to baptized in the Catholic faith
(call parish office @ 780 478 0198 for more info)
Registration open for parents wanting baptism for their children and youth
(call parish office @ 780 478 0198 for more info)
Class dates: To be determined
The child/youth will be baptized at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Confirmation
This faith program is for youth, grade 6 or older
(who have received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion).
This program prepares young people for Confirmation and encourages a lifelong commitment to faith formation and service.
Registration will open August 15, 2026
Deadline to register is January 15, 2027
Orientation Meeting: Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 6:30 pm in the hall
(form must be submitted before deadline of January 15, 2027)
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For more information, you may call the parish at 780-478-0198
First Reconcilitaion
- January 23, 3:00, opening meeting via zoom and video, explain the preparation process and pick up materials between Jan 24 and 31, lessons to start February 1
- February 20, 3:00, zoom meeting,
- March 13, 3:00, zoom meeting
- March 31st, 7:00, Reconciliation Celebration
First Communion
- Pick up their materials between April 5 and 11, Mass attendance in person or online will be mandatory – Father to ask questions to be answered
- April 24, 3:00, zoom meeting
- May 15, 3:00, zoom meeting will be broadcast from inside the Church
- June 5 and 6 – All masses – First Communion Celebration
Confirmation
- March 2, send out registration forms, collect them back by March 14, they will pick up their materials between April 5 and 11, Mass attendance in person or online will be mandatory
- March 27, 3:00, zoom meeting
- May 1st, 3:00, zoom meeting
- May 29, 3:00, zoom meeting
- June 12, Retreat via zoom, or possibly in person, full day, with hopefully a speaker
- June 16, Confirmation Celebration 7:00pm