Our parish offers the Be My Disciple Program to children aged 7 – 11 years old.

The Be My Disciple Program is 4-year English program that aims to prepare children for the Sacraments of:

• Penance and Reconciliation
• First Communion
• Confirmation

Level 1 (Year 1) is intended for children preparing for Pre-Communion, Level 2 (Year 2) is geared towards children preparing for First Communion, Level 3 (Year 3) is for Pre-Confirmation children, and Level 4 (Year 4) is for children preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Children must be enrolled in Grade 2 to be eligible for Level 1 (Pre-Communion).
• Children must have proficiency in spoken and written English.

Classes are available on Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Since Mass plays a crucial role in reinforcing what children learn in their catechism classes, all catechism students are expected to attend Mass weekly, following their catechism class, with options available on Saturdays at 5:00 PM or Sundays at 11:30 AM. Additionally, all catechism children along with their family members are encouraged to join our parish in praying the Rosary via ZOOM.

The Be My Disciple Program runs from October to April.

For All:

• September 1, 2024: Last day to register for 2024-2025
  
• September 30, 2024 @ 7:30 PM in Church: Obligatory Parents' Meeting
  
• October 19, 2024 @ 3:30 PM: Classes for the Saturday Group Commence
• October 20, 2024 @ 10:00 AM: Classes for the Sunday Group Commence
• October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 PM: Classes for the Tuesday Group Commence

For Communion Children:

• April 12, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM in Church: Penance and Reconciliation Retreat
• April 26, 2025 in Church Basement: Communion Retreat (Time TBD)
• May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 AM: Sacrament of Holy Communion

For Confirmation Children & Sponsors:

• Holy Spirit Day @ Mary Queen of the World Cathedral: Date TBD
• March 31, 2025: Last day to complete Sponsor Form (see below)
• April 12, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM in Church: Penance and Reconciliation Retreat
• April 26, 2025 in Church Basement: Confirmation Retreat (Time TBD)
• May 3, 2025 @ 2:00PM: Sacrament of Confirmation