Celebration of Sacraments:
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Essential Information for Those Will Receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation in July 2020

  1. First Communion:
    1. First communion will be celebrated at the 10:00 am mass on July 12 and July 26
    2. A sign up for these masses has been posted.  Each child will be able to attend with two parents only.  This is necessary to keep within our maximum number of people at each mass.   
    3. First Communion is a very significant event and advance preparation is necessary.  This preparation should include receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation just prior to it.  children are encouraged to attend a Reconciliation service on the Friday evening just prior to their First Communion  Those who will receive Communion on July12 should attend Reconciliation on July 10 and those who will receive communion on July 26 should attend the reconciliation event on Friday July 24.  Reconciliation will be at 6:15 pm.
  2. Confirmation:
    1. A similar process of registration and signup for Confirmation Masses has also been initiated.  Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Jon Hansen on Saturday July 18 and Saturday July 25.  Confirmation Masses will be at 7:00 PM
    2. Candidates must advance register for their chosen mass, and may register for themselves, two parents and one sponsor only.
    3. Confirmation candidates are required to attend a brief rehearsal event on the Friday evening immediately prior to their Confirmation.  That’s Friday July 17 at 6:00 pm for the July 18 Confirmation group, and Friday July 24 at 6:00 pm for the July 25 Confirmation group
    4. Final preparation for Confirmation should also include receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation.  That opportunity will be available following the rehearsals.
  3. RCIA:
    1. Celebration of the RCIA Profession of Faith and Confirmation will take place during the 11:00 am mass on Sunday July 19.  Members of that group will meet as a group with Father in the days just prior.

Sacraments

Baptism
Parents of infants/young children aged 0-7, can pick up a Baptism Preparation Package on the church bulletin board or by downloading the files (below) .  One hour preparation sessions are held throughout the year (exception during Advent, Lent, July & August).  We typically celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism 8 times a year, during Sunday masses. 
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​1st Reconciliation / 1st Holy Communion
Children aged 8+ (grade 3 and up) can register for preparation for the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation (Confession) and 1st Holy Communion.  Proof of Baptism in the Catholic Church is required at registration. 
Registration is in September of every year, forms are available at the church, parish office, Ecole St. Joseph and Weledeh Catholic Schools.  Classes run from October - May each year.
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Marriage
Couples planning to be married must contact the parish at least one year in advance.  The first step before booking the date, church or reception site is to speak to the parish priest (initial interview).  Marriage preparation is required of all couples planning to be married in the Church.  Contact the Parish Office to set up an initial interview.

Marriage Preparation Course:
This course runs over two consecutive weekends beginning Friday evening at 6:30 with registration,payment of the fee and an opening session. The course begins again on Saturday morning  at 9:00 am  until 2:00 pm and is completed the following Saturday starting at 9:00 am

Marriage Preparation Courses in 2020 will be:
     April 24,25 and May 2, 2020  and
     October 23,24 and 31, 2020 
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Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered a half hour before each Mass or by making an appointment with a priest.  
Everyone is encouraged to go to confession at least once a year (the Church requires it).

​Check out the videos below for more information on Reconciliation:
'Confession - A "How To" For Those Who Forget' video
                           by Kate & Mike Catholic Crusade
https://youtu.be/aanWr-ugFS8

'How Do I Go to Confession' video by Outside da Box
https://youtu.be/Ib8pzvnnL20

'Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess)' video by Busted Halo
https://youtu.be/Wz5-vu6A58E

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R.C.I.A.
​(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION:
  1. Students attending ESPHS will have the opportunity to complete the preparation course required to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during “Flex Block”  Course will be delivered from February 3 to March 11.  Students please ensure that you are registered for this session.
  2. Students who are not attending ESPHS but want to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year will meet on Sundays from  12:30-2:00 at the church to complete the preparation program.  Those interested in joining this group must contact Deacon Lee ASAP and submit a registration form.  Program starts January 19
 
For further information please contact Deacon Lee or Debra McGee  debra.mcgee@ycs.nt.ca

Youth aged 13+ (grade 8 and up) can register for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Proof of Baptism, 1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion are required at registration.  
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