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.

3 Easy Steps to Register:

For All:

• Monday, September 14th, 2026: Last day to register for 2026-2027
• Monday, September 28th, @ 7:30 PM: Parents' Meeting (Obligatory)
• Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: Classes for the Saturday Group Commence
• Sunday, October 4th, 2026: Classes for the Sunday Group Commence

For Communion Children:

• Saturday, April 17th, 2027 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Penance and Reconciliation Retreat
• Saturday, April 24th, 2027 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Communion Retreat
  
• Saturday, May 1st, 2027 @ 11 AM: Sacrament of Holy Communion
• • Those using the photographer’s services are asked to arrive at 9:45 AM. All others are requested to arrive at 10:30 AM in the Church basement.

For Confirmation Children:

• November 2026 (date and time TBD): Confirmation Parent's Session: Accompanying Your Child on the Journey to Confirmation - Choosing A Sponsor 
• Friday, February 26th, 2027: Last day to submit Sponsor Form (see below for form)

*The presence of both the confirmand and sponsor is required for the following dates:  

• March 20th, 2027 @ St. Joseph's Oratory: Palm Saturday Walk/Holy Spirit Day 
• Saturday, April 17th, 2027 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Penance and Reconciliation Retreat
• Sunday, April 25th, 2027 from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Confirmation Retreat
• Saturday, May 1st, 2027 @ 2 PM: Sacrament of Confirmation
• • Those using the photographer’s services are asked to arrive at 12:45 PM. All others are requested to arrive at 1:30 PM in the Church basement.