Here you will find information on the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
BAPTISM
Fr. Irek is very pleased to celebrate Baptisms with the parish during Mass. An approximately half hour meeting with Father, followed by viewing an educational video, is required for first time parents. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate with you to the meeting. For adults wishing to become catholic please contact the office to inquire about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
These are held every alternate year in May with Reverend Gary Gordon, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria, presiding. Preparation for these sacraments is provided for the children as part of their regular Religious Education program over a two year period usually starting in Grade 2. A Diocesan Program is used leading to the three sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion.
RECONCILIATION
Fr. Irek hears confessions on Friday from 9:30-10:30 and Saturday from 5:00-5:30pm
Special Penitential Services, with Fr. Irek and visiting priests to hear confessions, are held twice a year. Once before Easter during Lent, and once before Christmas during Advent.
Children in the Religious Education Program celebrate their own First Reconciliation and Penitential Services with Fr. Irek presiding as part of their faith formation program.
Special Penitential Services, with Fr. Irek and visiting priests to hear confessions, are held twice a year. Once before Easter during Lent, and once before Christmas during Advent.
Children in the Religious Education Program celebrate their own First Reconciliation and Penitential Services with Fr. Irek presiding as part of their faith formation program.
MARRIAGE
To give time for the preparation needed for this blessed event, a minimum of six months notice is required. Couples are required to take a recognized "Marriage Preparation Course" and all the applicable documentation and dispensations must be approved by the Diocese. Please note that for the Catholic parties in the marriage, the documentation includes a recent copy of their baptismal certificate, signed within the last 6 months, by the current Priest where the baptism occurred.
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK
We are happy to provide the sacraments for those who are ill or infirmed in their home or in the hospital. Please contact the office at 250 390-2612 to make your request.
HOLY ORDERS
Contact the office or the Diocese of Victoria for more information on entering the priesthood