Sacraments
	Baptism Infants and young children of parishioners are baptized on the 2nd or 4th Sunday of each month (except during the Season of Lent). Adults needing baptism or reception inot the Catholic Church should inquire about the RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). More Information
	First Communion & First Reconciliation Parents are the first teachers of their children in the faith. The participation, example and support of parents is absolutely essential to the faith development of children. By offering assistance in the preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist our parish community seeks to support parents and offer them the context of a loving community of faith in which to nurture their child’s faith life. Our parish Catholic schools also play an important role in this preparation. Our Grade 2 teachers offer excellent catechesis (instruction) on the Sacraments throughout the entire program. More information
	Confirmation Confirmation can only be celebrated one time in the Catholic Church. Some Catholics (Eastern Rite) are Confirmed at Baptism. Others (Western or Roman Rite) are confirmed by the Bishop later in life. In Hamilton Diocese the Sacrament is celebrated most often with children in Grade 8. More Information
	Marriage Weddings for parishioners are generally celebrated on Saturday afternoons. Please contact the pastor a minimum of six months before the planned marriage date. More information & Marriage Application
	Funerals(Order of Christian Burial) Our parish’s pastoral team is ready to assist families in planning these rites and are ready to offer their prayerful support and consolation. More information
	Priesthood & Religious Life Contact Father Dave Wynem or visit the Diocesan Vocations website: www.vocationinfo.ca