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Contact Us
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Gay Abuan-Summers (Pastoral Related Inquiries)pastoral.coordinatorstgerards.caPastoral Program Coordinator -
Dianne Bulbrookdiannebulbrookgmail.comRCIA Coordinator
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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.
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Registration for Children`s Sacraments: First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation
Registration for 2024/25 is now closed.
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Children`s Baptisms
NOTE: For those not registered as members of St. Gerard's Parish:
As a courtesy to your HOME parish, a letter of permission from your pastor
must be submitted prior to registering your child for Baptism at St. Gerard's.
If needed, submit the Letter of Permission to Frontdesk.admin@stgerards.caDo you live close to St. Gerard’s parish?
If not, click here to find a Catholic church near you..........................................
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. -
Children`s Liturgy
November 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Children’s Liturgy is a new initiative at St. Gerard’s Parish. Our goal is to welcome and support young families. In Matthew 19:14; Jesus said: “Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We invite you to bring your children ages 3 - 6 years and up (6 years+ up) to our newly developed Children’s liturgy. Children must be potty-trained if possible. One parent is welcome to stay with their child.
The children’s liturgy will run every Sunday during the 11:00 AM mass. After the opening hymn and gathering, just before the first reading, Fr. Ignatius Tran will invite the children to come to the Children’s Liturgy for children 3 - 6 years old and up. Siblings who are school-aged (6 years+ up) are welcome to attend. The children will partake in the Liturgy of the Word. Children will be returned during the offertory.
Please sign the Registration/Waiver Form below, which will also assist us in making name tags for your children.