Sacramental Preparation & Religious Education

Families should be registered parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Note: Registration at OLS School or family history of sacraments received at OLS Parish do not constitute parish registration).

Families should, at their earliest convenience, contact the parish nearest their home or the parish they regularly attend for information on sacramental preparation. If your family does not regularly attend Sunday Mass at OLS Church and/or not officially registered with a parish, you are welcome to register with the parish at this time and begin attending regularly. 

Registration accepted from September 8 - November 7, 2025.  Please fill out the form per child. Admission to the program is not guaranteed upon registration; all applications will be reviewed before a decision is made. Families will be notified.

All children—whether or not they attend Catholic school—must register for the parish’s sacramental preparation program. Regular Sunday Mass participation is strongly encouraged. Attendance in Religious Education (RE) is no longer required.

• First Reconciliation & First Communion 
  All children—whether or not they attend Catholic school—must register for the parish’s sacramental preparation program. Attendance in Religious Education (RE) is not required. Regular Sunday Mass participation is strongly encouraged. Info & registration: bit.ly/3JPAehx 

       2025-2026 Communion Schedule

• Confirmation 
  Children not enrolled in Catholic school are not required to attend RE in addition to the Confirmation program. Sunday Mass attendance remains strongly encouraged. Info & registration: bit.ly/483tSoN

       2025-2026 Confirmation Schedule   

• Religious Education Program Discontinued 
  We extend heartfelt thanks to all who have volunteered over the years. Children are now invited to attend Sunday Mass with their families and join the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) at the 9:30 am and 12:30 pm Masses. 
  Students in Grades 3–6 who do not attend Catholic school are encouraged to join the 9:30 am Mass with CLOW and stay afterward for continued formation alongside peers preparing for Sacraments or reception into the Church. 

Why These Changes? 
• To align with archdiocesan and neighbouring parish practices 
• To emphasize family participation in Sunday Mass 
• To empower parents as primary faith educators 

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your child’s faith journey. 

We are looking for volunteer catechists to help teach our younger parishioners in our First Communion and Confirmation programs. You don’t need to be an expert, we will help train you! Please contact the parish office at office@sorrows.ca or 416-231-6016.