Holy Name Catholic Parish

Sacramental Preparation 2026-2027

We are happy to welcome families beginning preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. These programs invite parents and children to take part together in prayer, learning, parish life, and the celebration of the sacraments.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”

Matthew 19:14

Veni Sancte Spiritus
Come Holy Spirit

Confirmation 2026-2027
Email the Sacrament Coordinator

Before you register

Parish Registration

If your child will be preparing at Holy Name and your family is not yet registered with the parish, please complete the New Parishioner Form along with the appropriate sacrament registration form.

New Parishioner Form

Baptism Certificate

If your child was baptized at Holy Name Parish, no certificate is needed. If your child was baptized elsewhere, please drop off a copy at the parish office or email it to sacraments@holynamecalgary.ca.

Special Circumstances

If the baptism certificate is not in English, please include a translation; it does not need to be certified. If your child was baptized in another faith tradition, or has not yet received the required earlier sacraments, please contact Marilyn Kotylak.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

For children in Grade 2 and above.

Fee$50
FormatParent and child
TimingSaturday mornings

In the Diocese of Calgary, children receive First Reconciliation before First Eucharist. Preparation for both sacraments takes place in the same school year, with First Reconciliation in the fall and First Eucharist in the spring. The program includes one parent information gathering, 12 preparation gatherings, two retreats, and the celebration of the sacraments. Gatherings last 90 minutes.

Register for 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist

First Reconciliation

Fall 2026 to January 2027
Parent MeetingSeptember 1910:00 AM
Session #1October 310:30 AM
Session #2October 2410:30 AM
Session #3November 710:30 AM
Session #4November 2110:30 AM
Session #5December 510:30 AM
Session #6January 910:30 AM
Retreat and CelebrationJanuary 2310:00 AM

First Eucharist

Spring 2027
Session #1February 610:30 AM
Session #2February 2010:30 AM
Session #3March 610:30 AM
Session #4March 2010:30 AM
Session #5April 1010:30 AM
Session #6April 2410:30 AM
RetreatMay 1510:00 AM
First Eucharist MassWeekend of May 29 and 30Mass time to be assigned

Confirmation

For children in Grade 6 or above who have already received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

Fee$60
FormatParent and child
TimingTuesday evenings

The Confirmation program includes a parent introduction session, six parent and child preparation sessions, a retreat, and a rehearsal. Gatherings are once a month on Tuesday evenings for 90 minutes. Families are warmly invited to take part in the life of Holy Name Parish and to join us regularly at Mass.

Register for Confirmation

Confirmation

Fall 2026 to Easter Season 2027
Parent GatheringSeptember 226:30 PM
Gathering #1October 206:30 PM
Gathering #2November 176:30 PM
Gathering #3December 156:30 PM
Gathering #4January 196:30 PM
Gathering #5February 166:30 PM
Gathering #6March 166:30 PM
RetreatTo Be DeterminedDetails to follow
Rehearsal and Reconciliation ServiceTo Be DeterminedDetails to follow
Confirmation MassIn the Easter SeasonDate to be announced

Baptism

Child Baptism at Holy Name

Holy Name Parish welcomes families seeking Baptism for their children.
Baptism is the sacrament by which a person becomes a Christian and a member of Christ’s Church.

Child Baptism Registration Form

Other sacramental requests

Anointing of the Sick

For Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish office. In an emergency medical situation requiring a priest, the Diocese of Calgary priest emergency paging line is 403-231-9505.

Marriage

Couples seeking Marriage at Holy Name should contact the parish office for information and next steps.

Becoming Catholic

Adults interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith are invited to contact Holy Name Parish.

Questions and contact

Sacrament Coordinator

Marilyn Kotylak

Email

sacraments@holynamecalgary.ca

Phone

(403) 249-7764 ext. 227