St. Patrick's Parish

So glad you dropped in. We are grateful that you have made the decision to grow in faith. The Sacrament of Confirmation brings you into full communion with God's people. Confirmation is the third sacrament of initiation in the Roman Catholic Church. Children who have been baptised in the Eastern rite Catholic Church are eligible to receive a blessing. 

God has many graces planned for you and your family during this season of preparation. Together, we will discover the great gift and power of God's Holy Spirit living in you. This sacrement unleashed all the gifts you need to live a purposeful life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you draw on God's presence in you, you will have the knowledge, wisdom, understanding, right judgement, courage, piety, and awe to worship and serve God and love others with God's love.

Please take a moment to register for this year's preparation experience. The Parish has new and creative ways to engage the family in this amazing adventure of faith. St. Patrick's Parish has partnered with the Catholic organization HopeStone to bring you: 

• A series of student initiated and parent guided home-study sessions along with digital resources supported by a parish team.
• We will expand on all of the beautiful Church teachings and share essential Catechesis throughout the preparation program, with the use of games, activities for submission, testimonies and prayer.
• Each session will include: an opening prayer, a catechesis talk, a personal testimony, and follow-up group virtual meetings.
• A virtual or in person Confirmation Retreat in the Spring of 2022. 
• A evening of Adoration in person at the Church. 
• Children are not grouped by School to recive the Sacraments. 

Registration Period:

Registration is open from October 1, 2021 to October 22, 2021. Please note that Registration, Baptism Cerfiticate, and Payment must be received by October 22, 2021. Registration extensions will not be granted.

Once you are registered, you will receive a communication in early January 2022 with all the preparation details and resources.

Fr. Dominic, Pam, and I look forward to accompanying your family on this journey of faith. God bless you and keep you safe. 

Silvana Amantea
Silvana.amantea@stpatrick.on.ca
Pastoral Associate, St. Patrick's Parish Markham
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