The Sacrament of First Communion and the Eucharist initiates the candidate deeper into the life of Christ and the Church.
We are excited to journey with you and your family and look forward to helping you experience Christ’s love for us all through these two Sacraments.
The long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church upholds the role of the family and it’s involvement in preparing children to receive these Sacraments. We recognize that parents are the primary catechists and faith witnesses in a child’s life! Our parish is here to walk with you so that your child can experience these sacraments in all their fullness.
Throughout the Archdiocese of Kingston, the preparation for the reception of these Sacraments is now done in the parish. While our Catholic schools will continue to offer invaluable religious education to your child, parishes will now take on the immediate preparation for these sacraments and help you – the parent – in forming your child in the Catholic Faith.
The Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion takes place when a candidate is in Grade 2 or higher.
Parent information meeting will be held in November 13 2025, 6:30 p.m. in the Church. Parents are required to attend this meeting.
Children are required to participate in our Sacramental preparation classes starting in early 2026, prior to receiving these sacraments. You have the choice of either Sunday classes or Thursday classes. There are 8 sessions.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for 2025/2026. Deadline for registration is October 31, 2025. No late registrations will be accepted.
Please email your registration form to stjoseph.kingston@archkingston.ca