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Children's Sacraments Information

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Contact Us
- Gay Abuan-Summers (Pastoral Related Inquiries)
  
  Pastoral Program Coordinator
  
  403-253-2251 press 3
  pastoral.coordinatorstgerards.ca
- Dianne Bulbrook
  
  RCIA Coordinator
  
  403 809 3202
  diannebulbrookgmail.com

Parish Registration

Thank you for choosing St. Gerard's to be part of your Catholic faith community. If you are new to the community or have not registered as a parishioner, we invite you to register all the members of your family here.
Registration for Children`s Sacraments: First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation

Registration for 2024/25 is now closed.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Information 2024/25

To view the Letter to Parents with an overview of the schedules for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, click here.
To view the complete schedules for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist click here.
Confirmation Information 2024/25

To view the Confirmation Schedule click here.
To view the Monthly Confirmation Lessons click here.
Children`s Baptisms

There are two categories for children's Baptism at St. Gerard`s parish, depending upon their age:
1. BAPTISM FOR INFANTS TO 6 YEARS
Baptisms for infants and children up to age 6 are held during all masses, every third weekend of the month, with a maximum of two families per mass.

Prior to Baptism, each family is requested to attend a mandatory Baptism Preparation Session held either Wednesday or Thursday evening at 7:00 PM, the same week of the Baptism weekend. Click here to view the 2024/25 Preparation and Baptism schedule.

To register, click here to complete the line Baptism registration form. Please check the Infant to 6 years option.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION for Infant Baptism
Once you have registered using the online Baptism Registration form below, please submit all documentation for Baptism at least one month prior to the Baptism date. Documentation requirements are listed in the registration form.

2. BAPTISM FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN 7 - 17 YEARS
Children ages 7 and older will need to attend Catechism classes to prepare for Baptism. These classes will help the child understand the significance of the sacrament and prepare them to receive it.

For further information about the school-aged Baptism preparation, contact Dianne Bulbrook, the RCIA Co-ordinator for children, or the parish office for details. See Contact Us on this page

To register, click here to complete the online Baptism registration. Please check the 7 to 17 years option.

Additional Information:

PARISH CONTACT
Once you have completed the Baptism Registration form, someone from the Baptism team will contact you to confirm the Baptism date and to remind you of the in-person Baptism Preparation session.

FREE WILL OFFERING
There is no fee associated with the sacrament of Baptism , however a free will offering and financial support is encouraged to sustain parish maintenance. You can do this via e-transfer to the Administrative Assistant in the parish office or by donating online here.