For inquiries, email our Pastoral Associate, Silvana Amantea at silvana.amantea@stpatrick.on.ca
Our parish prepares school aged children and families for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and Penance prior to their First Holy Communion. With their first sacramental acts of Confession and of Penance, they celebrate the Church's proclamation of God's loving mercy through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Like adults children have a right to an ongoing experience of this Sacrament and are encouraged to go freely and regularly. Regular reception of the Sacrament is a beautiful way of co-operating with God as the Holy Spirit graces us with the virtues we need to draw us closer to Jesus Christ.
The three Sacraments of Christian Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist—together form the process of sacramental initiation into the Church. The First Holy Communion marks a wonderful beginning of receiving the Body of Christ and sharing at the table of the Lord with the whole community of St. Patrick's.
Our parish helps families prepare for their child'(ren)'s First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. The preparation process takes place usually around seven years of age or as determined by the pastor.