The mystery of Holy Eucharist is at the center of our faith, it is the “source and summit of the Christian life” (Second Vatican Council, Lumen gentium, 11). When we eat the broken Bread, we unite ourselves with the love of Jesus, who gave his body for us on the wood of the Cross; when we drink from the chalice, we unite ourselves with him who even poured out his blood out of love for us (YouCat 208).

Preparation for the Sacrament of the Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist) and the Sacrament of First Reconciliation are offered together for children in Grades 2 - 4.  See note below for youth in Grades 5+.

Children remain in the same class day/time for both sacraments.

Classes are approximately twice per month.

First Reconciliation

• Classes Begin: The week of September 28th, 2026
• Number of Classes: 6 in-person classes (September to December)
• Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, December 13th, 2026 (10 -12pm)

First Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist) 

• Classes Begin: The week of January 5th, 2027
• Number of Classes: 7 in-person (January - April)
• Celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion:
  • April 18th, 2027
  • April 25th, 2027
    • Children will be assigned to one of the two Masses based on school (TBD).

Class Options: Families choose one class day/time at Sign-Up.

Classes are for children only and will be held upstairs in the Catholic Women's League Room (East entrance, by Parish Hall).

Available Class Times: 

• Tuesdays - 6:15 to 7:30pm  
• Thursdays - 6:15 to 7:30pm  
• Saturdays - 10:15 to 11:30am 
• Saturdays - 12:45 to 2pm

Class Size: Limited to 25 children per class.   

Program Materials and Cost:

• Saint Mary's Press, Go Seek Find: Discover God's Treasures kit, includes the Catholic Children's Bible)
• Cost: $50

Contact Jeri Wilson at [email protected] or 780.960.0135 ext 112 for more information.

For youth in Grades 5 and up who have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation & Holy Communion (Holy Eucharist), we now offer an at-home sacramental preparation program.  Contact information for Jeri Wilson is listed above.  

2026-2027 Information Nights:

Parents & guardians are encouraged to attend one of the following: (children do not need to attend)

Tuesday, September 8th - Parish Hall

Thursday, September 10th - Church

Time: 7pm 

Please read: REGISTRATION PROCESS & SIGN-UP PROCESS

Step 1: Fill out Registration Form

Please submit:

• Completed Registration/PIPA form
• Baptism certificate (is only required if your child was baptized at another parish)
• Payment: cash, cheque or e-transfer: [email protected] [please include child's full name and sacrament preparation]

Email it to Jeri Wilson at [email protected], drop off in-person during office hours or bring printed copy to one of the Information Nights.

Step 2 - Class Sign-Up (Opens Tuesday, September 15th at 9am)

Class sign up is done through Flocknote.

Instructions on how to join the 26-27 First Reconciliation & Eucharist Flocknote group will be sent after the registration form, and Baptism certificate if applicable, have been received. 

The 26-27 First Reconciliation & Eucharist Flocknote group will be the primary communication method used throughout the year.

• On September 15th at approximately 9am, families will receive an email titled: Sign-Up Open.  Click on the black "Sign-Up" box in the email and select your child's class.

IMPORTANT: Only families who have submitted the complete registration package and have joined the 26-27 First Reconciliation & Eucharist Flocknote group will be able to sign-up/choose a class.

The 2026-2027 Online Registration Form is linked below...scroll down.

Complete the fillable form, include Baptism certificate, if applicable,

Email it to Jeri Wilson at [email protected],

or drop off during office hours,

or bring printed copy to an Information Night.