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Eucharistic Procession

First Holy Communion

When children have already begun their spiritual journey, with the help of their parents, many look forward to receiving Holy Communion for the first time, a sacred moment in the life of a young Catholic. Baptized Catholics reaching the age of seven are also ready to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time as well. As children prepare for Holy Communion, they are given the opportunity to go to confession. Our First Reconciliation – First Holy Communion Preparation Program is meant to strengthen the faith and relationship of children and their parents as they prepare and discuss their faith throughout the program.

 

For children in grades 2-4, preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion takes place at the parish.

 

For 2025-2026 the First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation Program will be offered in two semesters:

 

  • Semester One – October-December 2025 – St. James CES & St. Teresa of Calcutta CES

  • Semester Two – January-March 2026 – St. Bernadette CES

 

Children not enrolled at one of these schools (e.g.: public school, homeschool, etc.)

may register for either semester.

 

Each semester will have the option of regularly attending either a Wednesday evening (6-7pm) or a Saturday morning (11am-12pm) class.

 

Parents must attend one of the mandatory Parent Information and Registration sessions which will be held in the parish hall on:

 

  • Thursday September 25th at 6pm

  • Saturday September 27th at 10am

 

To register your child for First Reconciliation and First Communion please bring the following to the Parent Information Session:

 

  • Completed registration form (click here)

  • Original (parish seal visible) and copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate

  • $50 registration fee (cash or cheque payable to St. Bernadette Parish)

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For further information, please contact Robert LeBlanc, Lay Pastoral Associate, at lpa@stbernajax.com  or call the parish office at 905-683-1533 x 203.

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Please note that the registration deadline to receive these sacraments in the 2025-2026 year is Nov. 1, 2025.​​​​

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