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First Communion Registration

Thank you for your interest in preparing your child for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. 

Registration is completed online using Microsoft Forms. Before registering, please review the information below. 

 

Registration Information 

Registration Deadline:  October 16, 2026

The program fee is $80 per child and helps cover the cost of formation materials and program expenses. 

Payment is completed online during registration. 

If the program fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please contact us. No child will be denied participation for financial reasons. 

Registration is considered complete once: 

  • The online registration form has been submitted. 
  • The required Baptism Certificate has been uploaded (if applicable). 
  • Payment has been received. 

 

Important Dates & Schedule 

Preparation sessions take place on Sundays at 1:45 p.m. in the parish hall. 

Families are encouraged to attend the 12:30 p.m. Mass before each session and remain afterward for preparation. Participating in Mass and formation on the same day helps children connect what they are learning directly to the Eucharist and strengthens their connection to parish life. 

📄 Download the First Reconciliation & First Communion Schedule 

The schedule includes: 

  • Teaching Mass  
  • Preparation Sessions 
  • First Reconciliation 
  • First Holy Communion Celebrations 

 

Program Locations 

Teaching Mass & Parent Orientation 

The Teaching Mass will take place in the church. 

Following the Mass, families will gather in the parish hall to: 

  • receive program materials, 
  • verify Baptism Certificates (if required), 
  • receive information about the year ahead. 

Preparation Sessions 

Preparation sessions take place in the parish hall on Sundays at 1:45 p.m. 

 

Baptism Certificate Requirements 

If your child was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 

No Baptism Certificate is required. 

If your child was baptized at another Catholic parish 

You will be asked to upload a copy of your child's Baptism Certificate during registration. 

Please also bring the original Baptism Certificate to the Teaching Mass and Parent Orientation for verification. Program materials will be distributed after verification has been completed. 

 

Attendance Expectations 

Sacramental preparation is an important part of helping children understand and appreciate the gifts of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. 

Because each session builds upon the previous one, families are expected to participate fully in the preparation process. 

Children who miss two or more preparation sessions will normally be asked to defer the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion until the following year, after completing the preparation process. 

We understand that illness, family emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances can arise. If your child is unable to attend a session, please contact us as soon as possible. 

 

Group Assignments & First Communion Registration 

Following the registration deadline, children will be assigned to either Group A or Group B based on alphabetical order. 

Parents will be notified of their child's group by email shortly after registration closes. 

Registration for First Holy Communion Masses will open shortly after the registration deadline. Families will receive instructions by email when registration becomes available. 

First Holy Communion Masses are assigned on a first come, first served basis. 

To help foster a prayerful and meaningful celebration within our regular Sunday parish liturgies, each First Communion Mass can accommodate up to eight First Communicants and their families. 

We encourage families to register promptly once Mass registration opens. 

 

Parent Commitment 

By registering your child, you commit to: 

  • Participating actively in your child's sacramental preparation. 
  • Attending the Teaching Mass and Parent Orientation. 
  • Supporting your child's participation in the preparation sessions. 
  • Making Sunday Mass a priority. 
  • Encouraging prayer and faith conversations at home. 
  • Reviewing the materials provided and accompanying your child throughout the year. 

Parents are the first and most important teachers of the faith. Our parish is honoured to partner with you in helping your child encounter Jesus Christ through these sacraments. 

 

Before You Register 

Please confirm that: 

☐ I have reviewed the Parent FAQ. 

☐ I have downloaded and reviewed the program schedule. 

☐ My child is baptized Catholic (or I have contacted the parish regarding baptism). 

☐ I understand the attendance expectations. 

☐ I understand that children who miss two or more preparation sessions may be required to defer the celebration of the sacraments until the following year. 

☐ I understand that First Communion Mass registration takes place after the registration deadline and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 

☐ I understand that my child will be assigned to Group A or Group B after registration closes. 

☐ I have uploaded my child's Baptism Certificate (if required). 

☐ I will bring the original Baptism Certificate to the Teaching Mass and Parent Orientation for verification (if required). 

☐ I understand that registration is not complete until the online registration form, payment, and any required documentation have been submitted. 

☐ I am committed to supporting my child's faith journey throughout the year. 

 

Online Registration 

→ First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Registration Form 

 

Questions? Questions regarding registration, attendance, accommodations, family circumstances, or sacramental preparation may be directed to:

firstcommunion@sorrows.ca 

416-231-6016 

We look forward to accompanying your family as your child prepares to encounter God's mercy in Reconciliation and Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.