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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

Registration Form

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 is now open
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 – 4:00 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.

Catechism Session: Saturday, Feb 27, March 6 and March 13 from 3 pm – 4 pm. Parents are asked to attend the March 13 with their child/youth as there will be explanation of this faith program and the workbooks will be distributed.

Communion Class: every Saturday starting March 20 – May 8 from 3pm – 4 pm. There will be no class on Saturday, May 15 ( holiday)

Rehearsal for Holy Communion:
Saturday, May 22 at 2:30 pm parents to attend with child/youth

Holy Communion Mass:
Friday, May 28, 2027 at 6:30 pm.
Father Chinna will celebrate this Mass

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) 

OCIA Class: for adults – This faith program will start on Tuesday, October 6 to Tuesday, March 23, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm

The Celebration of the Sacraments will be on
Saturday, March 27, 2027 at the Easter Vigil

OCIA for child/youth – Orientation Meeting on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. Children/youth and parents to attend.

OCIA Class: Saturday, December 5 – March 13, 2027 at 2 pm – 3pm in the parish hall

Rehearsal: Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 1:30 pm for child/youth, parents and godparents

Baptism Celebration: Saturday, March 27, 2027 at the Easter Vigil at 9 pm

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 is now open

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)

Orientation meeting: Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 6:30 pm – youth and parents to attend

This faith program has two parts: at home study and in person’s classes 

Part 1: Catechism  – at home study: February 18 – March 11, 2027 – youth will study the catechism work book

One in person class: Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 6:30 pm – youth will attend this class to ensure homework is being done. 

As well, the youth will receive their second book “Confirmed in the Spirit” which will be used for part 2. 

Part 2: In Person class: every Thursday March 18 – May 6, 2027 at 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm  in the parish hall

Commitment Ceremony: Sunday, March 21 at 9:30 am Mass

Confirmation Rehearsal: Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 pm – youth, parents and sponsors must attend

Confirmation Mass: TBD 

Full Day Retreat: TBD 

Service Project: This will be discussed at the orientation meeting on February 18, 2027. 

Registration Form

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First Reconciliation

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First Holy Communion

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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