Those who approach the sacrament of Reconciliation obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against Him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labours for their conversion. It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles.
At the directive of our Diocesan Bishop, the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion will be administered to students in Grade 2 and higher.
First Reconciliation takes place at Our Lady of Hope in the spring of 2022. Registration packages can be found at the back of the church and the parish office. Online registration is also available on the website under 1st Reconciliation. Only one registration form is required for both the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are important moments in the spiritual development of your child. Through these sacraments your child will first come to know God’s forgiveness and loving mercy, and then be able to receive the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ through the Eucharist.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated at Our Lady of Hope on Tuesday April 12th 2022 at 6:30 p.m. after a period of preparation. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Eucharist) will be celebrated at Our Lady of Hope on Sunday May 29th 2022 at 1:00 p.m. after a period of preparation. Our Lady of Hope Parish invites young people in Grade 2 and older to register for these sacraments. By completing a registration form, your child will be registered for both sacraments.
Preparation for Reconciliation begins Tuesday March 8th 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians play a key role in this time of preparation and are asked to attend these preparation sessions with their child. Should a parent/guardian be unable to attend any specific session, we ask that another caring adult accompany your child. Each candidate is expected to attend all sessions. We are aware that there may be some conflicts with these dates and hope that you can free up your schedule to accommodate these times. All the dates for both programs are attached. On-line registration is also available through the parish website www.ourladyofhope.ca.
Each candidate MUST provide a baptismal certificate well in advance of the celebration of the Sacrament. If your child was baptized at Our Lady of Hope or St. Anthony’s, their baptismal record will already be on file at the parish. If your child was baptized at another church (Catholic or otherwise), please make a copy of his or her certificate and include it with the registration form. Please submit registration forms by Friday March 4th 2022.
We look forward to the opportunity to journey with you and your child in this time of preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
In Christ,
Fr. Pat Woods
Pastor
Sacramental Program Dates
Registration Deadline: Friday March 4th 2022
First Reconciliation Dates:
Introduction: Tuesday March 8th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Enrollment Sunday: Saturday March 12th 2022 – 4:30 p.m. OLH
Sunday March 13th 2022 – 9:00 a.m. OLH
Sunday March 13th 2022 – 11:00 a.m. SA
Session #1: Tuesday March 22nd 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Session #2: Tuesday April 5th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday April 12th 2022 – 6:30 p.m. OLH
First Eucharist Dates:
Introduction: Tuesday April 26th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Enrollment Sunday: Saturday April 30th 2022 – 4:30 p.m. OLH
Sunday May 1st 2022 – 9:00 a.m. OLH
Sunday May 1st 2022 – 11:00 a.m. SA
Session #1: Tuesday May 10th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Session #2: Tuesday May 24th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of 1st Eucharist: Sunday May 29th 2022 – 1:00 p.m. OLH