Parents are the first teachers of the faith and we must ensure that they are fully involved and engaged in the preparation of their children for each of the Sacraments of Initiations. They must be fully initiated and practicing Catholics living in harmony with Church teachings and attend Mass on a regular basis.
We believe that a proper Christian upbringing requires that the parents, godparents or other close family members take responsibility for bringing up the child in the Catholic faith and commit to taking the child to Mass on a regular basis. Parents as the first teachers of the faith should be involved in the children’s faith journey as their principal mentors and guides along with the godparents and indeed the entire faith community.
Infant Baptism. A Baptism Preparation session is required for parents and godparents to attend before a baptism date can be scheduled for your child. Please contact our Parish Office for more details. Please click here for other requirements.
Confirmation Preparation. For school-aged children 13 years old and below, A Confirmation Preparation session is required for parents to attend, together with the child, before a Confirmation date can be scheduled. This consists of four consecutive hourly sessions on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. held during the month of April. Teenagers over the age of 13 needs to undertake the normal RCIA sessions that starts in September and ends in April. Please contact our Parish Office for more details and other requirements.
First Confession & First Communion. We are in the process of making arrangements with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School located at Levi Street to have this sacramental preparation as part of its normal school program. This consists of eight consecutive sessions, usually on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., that lasts one hour for each session. Interested parents are requested to get in touch with our Parish Office about current arrangements in this regard.