First Reconciliation and First Communion
For children baptized when younger, they usually prepare to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion when they are in Grade 2 (at about the age of 7).
Preparation for these two sacraments for the children of St. Gabriel’s School takes place through the school; or if the child is enrolled in public and private schools, through the Children’s Faith Program in the parish. Children in the parish who are enrolled in other Catholic schools prepare for these sacraments through their own schools.
Parents are offered sessions to assist them in further developing their own understanding of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist, and to help in the teaching their children.
First Communion is celebrated with the family when the child is ready. A community celebration of all those who have recently made or will soon make their First Communion takes place in May.
First Reconciliation is usually celebrated in the spring, when the child is ready.
Founded by St. Paul of the Cross, every Passionist takes a special vow to spend his or her energies in promoting remembrance of the sufferings of Jesus, the memory of the Cross, and reflection of the meaning of the Cross for the world.
