Sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ, to give Grace within the Church.  Children who have been initiated into the Catholic Church through the first Sacrament of Baptism are called to continue their faith journey by participating in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church.  Parents who wish to have their child(ren) prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to attend the PARENT MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.  Before the Parent Meeting parents are required to do the following:
 
Those children WHO ATTEND Holy Cross and Holy Family School have already received a letter from the parish as well as the Registration form, Acknowledgment Form and the Sponsor's form.  You are asked to complete the Registration and Acknowledgment documents and include a copy of your child’s Catholic Baptismal Certificate and have your child hand these documents back to their teacher no later than December 15, 2023.
For those parents whose child(ren) DO NOT ATTEND Holy Cross or Holy Family School are asked to contact the parish office (613-731-7834) as soon as possible to make arrangements in obtaining the proper documents so you can bring them back to the Parish office no later than December 20, 2023.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  Please make sure you provided the following to your child's teacher no later than Friday, December 15, 2023:
 -  Registration form completed.  We ask that you PRINT CLEARLY
 - A PHOTOCOPY of the child's Roman Catholic Baptismal certifiate.

PLEASE NOTE:  Please bring to the Parent meeting on Monday, Januray 15 the following:
 - Sponsor's form as well as either an updated Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (which will include the Confirmation date) or a copy of their Confirmation certificate.
 - Registration Fee:  A cheque or cash of $40 for Registration.

PLEASE NOTE:  The Parish office must have the following documents in order for your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation:  
 1) Your child's Catholic Baptismal certificate   
 2) Sponsor's updated Baptismal Certificate or Confirmation Certificate  

We will NOT BE ACCEPTING Registration / Acknowledgement forms and/or Baptismal Certificates on the evening of the parent meeting, so please be sure to hand your documents to your child’s teacher (if they attend Holy Cross / Holy Family School) or bring them to the Parish office if your chidl attends another school by the required date.  The Parent Meeting is MANDATORY if you would like your child(ren) to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 613-731-7834.