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 12^th 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 29^th 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 8^th 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 4^th 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 4^th 2022

First Reconciliation Dates:

Introduction: Tuesday March 8^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Enrollment Sunday: Saturday March 12^th 2022 – 4:30 p.m. OLH
                                  Sunday March 13^th 2022 – 9:00 a.m. OLH
                                        Sunday March 13^th 2022 – 11:00 a.m. SA
Session #1: Tuesday March 22^nd 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Session #2: Tuesday April 5^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday April 12^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m. OLH



First Eucharist Dates:

Introduction: Tuesday April 26^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Enrollment Sunday: Saturday April 30^th 2022 – 4:30 p.m. OLH
                                  Sunday May 1^st 2022 – 9:00 a.m. OLH
                                        Sunday May 1^st 2022 – 11:00 a.m. SA
Session #1: Tuesday May 10^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Session #2: Tuesday May 24^th 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of 1^st Eucharist: Sunday May 29^th 2022 – 1:00 p.m. OLH