Reconciliation (Confession)
It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: “Be reconciled to God.” He who lives by God’s merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord’s call:
“Go; first be reconciled to your brother.”
First Holy Communion (Eucharist)
It was above all on “the first day of the week,” Sunday, the day of Jesus’ resurrection, that the Christians met
to break bread.” From that time on the Eucharist has been continued everywhere in the Church. CCC 1343
It is called the sacrament of Reconciliation, because it imparts to the sinner the love of God who reconciles: “Be reconciled to God.” He who lives by God’s merciful love is ready to respond to the Lord’s call:
“Go; first be reconciled to your brother.”
First Holy Communion (Eucharist)
It was above all on “the first day of the week,” Sunday, the day of Jesus’ resurrection, that the Christians met
to break bread.” From that time on the Eucharist has been continued everywhere in the Church. CCC 1343
The Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are for children in grade 2 and up in the school year 2025- 2026
Any adults interested in receiving this sacraments please contact Fr. Barnabas at 4034550196.
Registration for sacramental preparation 2026-2027 is now open through this page for kids in grade 2 and up.
Registration for sacramental preparation 2026-2027 is now open through this page for kids in grade 2 and up.
First Holy Communion
In September 2018, the Diocese of Calgary updated its practice on Sacrament preparation that all children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion MUST FIRST receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Therefore, preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is combined in the same school year.
Who should register?
Children in grade 2 and up who had been baptized or made the Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church can register for the Sacramental Preparation Program.
If your child has not been Baptized contact Fr. James at 403 455 0196 or [email protected]
Fee
The fee for the combined program is $50 to cover for the two books each child will receive and the materials used.
In September 2018, the Diocese of Calgary updated its practice on Sacrament preparation that all children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion MUST FIRST receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Therefore, preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is combined in the same school year.
Who should register?
Children in grade 2 and up who had been baptized or made the Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church can register for the Sacramental Preparation Program.
If your child has not been Baptized contact Fr. James at 403 455 0196 or [email protected]
Fee
The fee for the combined program is $50 to cover for the two books each child will receive and the materials used.
Classes take place on Thursday's at 6pm. We recommend you to advise the extracurricular activities of this prior commitment.
Parish Welcome and Blessing Saturday, September 5 at 5:00 pm or
Sunday, September 6 at 9:00 am or 10:30 am.
During any of the Sunday Masses at St. Gabriel the Archangel School (SGA)
Sacrament Preparation Program – First Reconciliation- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Session 1 Thursday, September 10, 2026 - OLW
Session 2 Thursday, October 8, 2026 - OLW
Session 3 Thursday, November 5, 2026 -OLW
Session 4 Thursday, December 3, 2026 -OLW
Session 5 Thursday, January 7, 2027 - OLW
Session 6 Thursday, February 18, 2027 - OLW
Reception of First Reconciliation: Friday, February 19, 2027 – 6:00 pm St. Gabriel Archangel School
Parish Blessing Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 5:00 pm or
Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 9:00 am, or 10:30 am.
Sacrament Preparation Program – First Eucharist- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Session 1 Thursday, March 4, 2027 - OLW
Session 2 Thursday, April 8 , 2027 - OLW
Session 3 Thursday, April 22, 2027 - OLW
Session 4 Thursday, May 6, 2027 - OLW
Session 5 Thursday, May 27, 2027 - OLW
Session 6 & Rehearsal Thursday, June 10, 2027 - OLW
Celebration of First Eucharist: Sunday, June 13, 2027 - 1:00 pm Mass at SGA school (Last name A - M)
Sunday, June 20, 2027 - 1:00 pm Mass at SGA school (Last name N - Z)
Sunday, September 6 at 9:00 am or 10:30 am.
During any of the Sunday Masses at St. Gabriel the Archangel School (SGA)
Sacrament Preparation Program – First Reconciliation- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Session 1 Thursday, September 10, 2026 - OLW
Session 2 Thursday, October 8, 2026 - OLW
Session 3 Thursday, November 5, 2026 -OLW
Session 4 Thursday, December 3, 2026 -OLW
Session 5 Thursday, January 7, 2027 - OLW
Session 6 Thursday, February 18, 2027 - OLW
Reception of First Reconciliation: Friday, February 19, 2027 – 6:00 pm St. Gabriel Archangel School
Parish Blessing Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 5:00 pm or
Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 9:00 am, or 10:30 am.
Sacrament Preparation Program – First Eucharist- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Session 1 Thursday, March 4, 2027 - OLW
Session 2 Thursday, April 8 , 2027 - OLW
Session 3 Thursday, April 22, 2027 - OLW
Session 4 Thursday, May 6, 2027 - OLW
Session 5 Thursday, May 27, 2027 - OLW
Session 6 & Rehearsal Thursday, June 10, 2027 - OLW
Celebration of First Eucharist: Sunday, June 13, 2027 - 1:00 pm Mass at SGA school (Last name A - M)
Sunday, June 20, 2027 - 1:00 pm Mass at SGA school (Last name N - Z)
Requirements
- Copy of Baptism Certificate
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Mass attendance - The best preparation for receiving the Sacraments is regular attendance at Mass. Attending Mass regularly is not only done prior to receiving the Sacraments, but also continually afterwards. Talk to your child about the Mass before you go and at appropriate moments when you are in church together. Link what you have been doing together at home with what is happening at Mass. A hallmark of the Catholic lifestyle is gathering for Sunday Eucharist and striving to live a Christian lifestyle. “The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1324).
- Registration form (link here below) Important: Before filling out the registration form, please have ready to upload image of your child’s birth and Baptism certificates in the online form.
Registration Deadline Sunday, Sep. 6 2026