This year at St. Mary Star of the Sea, we will be using Hopestone's "The Way" online preparation program.
Expectations for registration are:
If you prefer to submit a hardcopy of the registration form and your child’s baptismal certificate to the parish office, please let Adriene know at aadona@archtoronto.org.
The completed registration package (Google form, baptismal certificate, and the registration fee) must be submitted by Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in order for your child to be registered.
Below you will find buttons to access the Google Forms Registration Form and Parents Information Package, as well as Hopestone's website.
A First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation program meant to bring the whole family into the experience.
Dedicating 6 sessions for the child preparing for their Sacraments and 6 separate but complementary sessions for parents and caregivers.
Each session can be completed in 10 - 20 minutes.
Program begins with a welcome and prayer by His Eminence Cardinal Collins!
Children's Track Includes:
The Prayer: An opening prayer from a priest, welcoming children to the topic of the session.
The Talk: Taking children on a journey towards their Sacraments. Sharing all foundational Catechesis and teachings.
The Activity: A fun activity, discussion or craft that the children complete per session.
Parent/Caregiver's Track Includes:
The Talk: Reflecting and going deeper into the Catechesis done for the child - geared towards encouraging the parents/caregivers.
The Testimony: A variety of personal testimonies to inspire and support parents/caregivers.
The Time: An activity that we are recommending that the family does with their child. To reinforce the topics discussed in the sessions. Offering suggestions for creating family traditions and positive memories.
First 3 Sessions cover First Reconciliation
Last 3 Sessions cover First Communion
We have designed the timeline so that you and your children will have at least one week to complete each session. After 3 sessions, there will be a virtual follow up meeting with Adriene to unpack and discuss how the sessions went.