Sacraments
Sacramental Preparation at Holy Name Church
Sacremental Registration
BAPTISM
Online Baptismal form can be found here.
Baptismal Preparation Form can be found here.
Baptism is the sacrament by which an individual becomes a Christian and, therefore, a member of Christ’s mystical body – the Church.
First Eucharist 2023/2024
Registration for First Eucharist Preparation Program is open for children in Grade 2 or higher. Please note that First Reconciliation must be received prior to receiving First Eucharist. First Reconciliation Preparation will be run in the Fall, followed by First Eucharist in the winter.
The First Eucharist Preparation Program is for both the parent and child to attend. There will be a parent information meeting, 4 preparation sessions and a retreat. The sessions will be 90 minutes, running once a month on a Saturday morning.
Each family will receive a package that includes parent and child workbooks. The fee to offset the cost of materials for First Eucharist is $25.00 and can be made by Cheque, cash, or EFT at parish.holyname@shaw.ca.
Packages and workbooks will be available for pick-up at the parent information meeting on September 23.
To register your child for the Sacraments, you are encouraged to be a registered parishioner of Holy Name Church and to attend Mass regularly. If you would like your child to prepare at Holy Name and you are not a registered parishioner, please complete the new parishioner form (New Parishioner Form) along with the Sacrament Registration Form below.
If your child was baptized at Holy Name Parish, please complete the Baptism information on the registration form. A copy of the baptism certificate is not required. However, if your child was baptized elsewhere, we will need a copy of the baptism certificate. A copy can be dropped off at the parish office, faxed to 403-249-9952 or emailed to sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca. If the baptism certificate is not in English, please submit a translation (does not need to be certified) along with the copy.
Those who have been baptized in another faith please contact Holy Name at 403-249-7764 extension 227 or sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca for further information.
If you have any questions about the Sacrament Preparation Program and how you can continue to support your child’s faith development, please reach out to Holy Name Church’s Sacrament Coordinator, Marilyn Kotylak. She can be reached at sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca or (403) 249-7764 extension 227.
First Eucharist
2023 – 2024
Grade 2 & higher
Registration due by September 23
Parent Meeting September 23, 10:30am
Session #1 February 3, 10:30am
Session #2 March 2, 10:30am
Session #3 April 13, 10:30am
Session #4 May 4, 10:30am
Retreat May 25, 10:00am
First Eucharist Mass
Weekend of June 1&2
Please fill in the Sacrament Registration form at the link below.
First Reconciliation Program 2023/2024
Registration for First Reconciliation Preparation Program is open for children in Grade 2 or higher. First Reconciliation Preparation will be run in the Fall, followed by First Eucharist in the winter. First Reconciliation Service will take place January 20, 2024.
The First Reconciliation Preparation Program is for both the parent and child to attend. There will be a parent information meeting, 4 preparation sessions and a retreat. The session will be 90 minutes running once a month on a Saturday morning.
Each family will receive a package that includes parent and child workbooks. The fee to offset the cost of materials for First Reconciliation is $25.00 and can be made by Cheque, cash, or EFT at parish.holyname@shaw.ca.
Packages and workbooks will be available for pick-up at the parent information meeting on September 23.
To register your child for the Sacraments, you are encouraged to be a registered parishioner of Holy Name Church and to attend Mass. If you would like your child to prepare at Holy Name and you are not a registered parishioner, please complete the new parishioner form (New Parishioner Form) along with the Sacrament Registration Form below.
If your child was baptized at Holy Name Parish, please complete the Baptism information on the registration form. A copy of the baptism certificate is not required. However, if your child was baptized elsewhere, we will need a copy of the baptism certificate. A copy can be dropped off at the parish office, faxed to 403-249-9952 or emailed to sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca. If the baptism certificate is not in English, please submit a translation (does not need to be certified) along with the copy.
Those who have been baptized in another faith please contact Holy Name at 403-249-7764 extension 227 or sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca for further information.
If you have any questions about the Sacrament Preparation Program and how you can continue to support your child’s faith development, please reach out to Holy Name Church’s Sacrament Coordinator, Marilyn Kotylak. She can be reached at sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca or (403) 249-7764 extension 227.
First Reconciliation
2023-2024
Grade 2 & higher
Registration due September 23
Parent Meeting September 23, 10:30am
Session #1 October 14, 10:30am
Session #2 November 4, 10:30am
Session #3 December 9, 10:30am
Session #4 January 13, 10:30am
First Reconciliation Retreat
and Celebration
January 20, 10:00am
Please fill in the Sacrament Registration form at the link below.
Confirmation 2023/2024
Registration for Confirmation Preparation is open for children in Grade 6 or higher who have already received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
The Confirmation preparation is for both the parent and child and consists of an introductory session, 4 preparation sessions and a retreat. The sessions will be 90 minutes, running once a month on a Thursday evening.
Each family will receive a package that includes a workbook. The fee to offset the cost of materials for Confirmation is $25.00 and can be made by Cheque, cash, or EFT at parish.holyname@shaw.ca.
Packages and workbooks will be available for pick-up at the introductory session.
To register your child for the Sacraments, you are encouraged to be a registered parishioner of Holy Name Church and to attend Mass regularly. If you would like your child to prepare at Holy Name and you are not a registered parishioner, please complete the new parishioner form (New Parishioner Form) along with the Sacrament Registration Form below.
If your child was baptized at Holy Name Parish, please complete the Baptism information on the registration form. A copy of the baptism certificate is not required. However, if your child was baptized elsewhere, we will need a copy of the baptism certificate. A copy can be dropped off at the parish office, faxed to 403-249-9952 or emailed to sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca. If the baptism certificate is not in English, please submit a translation (does not need to be certified) along with the copy.
Those who have been baptized in another faith or have missed the previous sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist please contact Holy Name at 403-249-7764 extension 227 or sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca to discuss possible options.
If you have any questions about the Sacrament Preparation Program and how you can continue to support your child’s faith development, please reach out to Holy Name Church’s Sacrament Coordinator, Marilyn Kotylak. She can be reached at sacraments.holyname@shaw.ca or (403) 249-7764 extension 227.
Confirmation
2023 – 2024
Grade 6 & higher
Registration due November 16
Introductory Session November 16, 6:30 pm
Session #1 December 7, 6:30 pm
Session #2 January 18, 6:30 pm
Session #3 February 22, 6:30 pm
Session #4 March 21, 6:30 pm
Rehearsal & Reconciliation Service TBD
Confirmation Mass
During the Easter Season
Please fill in the Sacrament Registration form at the link below.
HOW DO I BECOME CATHOLIC?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental process through which adults are welcomed into the Church.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or how to become Catholic, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Holy Name Church at 403-249-7764