2018 - 2019 

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist 

Parent Meeting

Monday Oct. 1 at 7 pm, in the Church’s upper hall – enter from the parking lot.

This is just for parent/s and guardians; it will be an overview of the program and materials with an adult-level description of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Attending this meeting (one parent is sufficient) is required for participation in the preparation programs.

 Children’s Preparation Sessions for Reconciliation

Saturdays: Oct. 20, Nov. 3, and Nov. 17.

Come to either the morning 9:30 – 11:30 or afternoon 1-3 session. Please indicate your preferred choice of time on the registration sheet for planning purposes. You may switch between morning and afternoon for different sessions if there is a conflict.

If more children register than can be accommodated at the Saturday sessions, we will likely arrange an after school session on the weeks that follow the dates above.

Please arrive early enough to be settled and ready to start right at 9:30 am or 1 pm. 
Send an easily consumed, no/low-mess snack if desired (there will be a 10 min health break). Water is provided.

Blessing of the Children is at Masses on Oct. 20 and 21.
Masses are at 7 pm on Saturday, and at 9 am, 10:30 am and noon on Sunday.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Tuesday Nov. 27 at 7 pm, and Wednesday Nov. 28 at 7 pm. Families are welcome to receive the sacrament at that time too.  We usually have a time of fellowship in the hall afterwards, with treats provided by the families.

Children’s Preparation Sessions for Eucharist

Saturdays: March 16, April 4, and April 27.

Come to either the morning 9:30 – 11:30 or afternoon 1-3 session. Please indicate your preferred choice of time on the registration sheet for planning purposes. You may switch between morning and afternoon for different sessions if there is a conflict.

If more children register than can be accommodated at the Saturday sessions, we will likely arrange an after school session on the weeks that follow the dates above.

Please arrive early enough to be settled and ready to start right at 9:30 am or 1 pm. 
Send an easily consumed, no/low-mess snack if desired (there will be a 10 min health break). Water is provided.

First Eucharist will be celebrated at your choice of certain Masses in May and early June. The options of Mass dates and times are still to be determined with our new priest, Fr. Dean.

2019 Confirmation

Family Meeting - Monday Nov. 26, 7 pm, in the upper hall (entry from the doors in the corner of the parking lot). This required meeting is for the Candidate and parent(s).  Your sponsor is also invited but is not required to attend.

Preparation Sessions
These sessions are in the upper hall, 9:30 – 11: 30 am  OR  1 – 3 pm. Please indicate your preferred choice of time on the registration sheet for planning purposes. You may switch between morning and afternoon for different sessions if there is a conflict. 

Please arrive early enough to be settled and ready to start right at 9:30 am or 1 pm. 
Bring your own snack if desired (there will be a 10 min health break). Water is provided.

Session 1 is Jan. 12

Blessing of the Candidates will be at each Mass on Jan 12 and 13.  Masses are on Saturday at 7 pm,  and Sunday at 9 am, 10:30 am, and noon.

Session 2 is February 9

Session 3 is March 9

Session 4 is April 13.

Retreat days are May 4 and May 11, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Choose a date when the Sponsor can attend with the Candidate.

Reconciliation will be an evening between the Retreat and Confirmation, likely the week of May 11.

Confirmation is Thursday May 23, 7 pm.

Baptism for older Children

Is your older child asking about Baptism?
 We can prepare your child for Baptism at any age. Please contact Sophie through email or phone for more information, and check our Parish website.

RCIA and Confirmation for Adults

Everybody is welcome, whether you are a cradle Catholic or new or newer to the faith. If you wish to receive the sacraments, please call the office, we welcome you!

Marriage Preparation Course

We have completed our Marriage Preparation Course for 2018.

Marriage Preparation at St. John the Evangelist

For couples getting married in 2019, our Marriage Preparation Course will be on February 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2019

Cost: $200.00 per couple. 

Due to hall limitations we can only accept 18 couples, please sign up early.
There is $50.00 administration fee.  

Where:  St. John Evangelist Parish,
9830 – 148 Street
780-452-3988
stjohnevangelist.edm@caedm.ca

2018 Marriage Preparation Registration Form