Cathedral of the Holy Family
Saskatoon
Sacramental Preparation for Children & Youth (ages 7+)
Baptism
Reconciliation
First Communion
Confirmation
In the Diocese of Saskatoon, we prepare to receive First Communion at age 7 and Confirmation at age 11 (or anytime older).
Registration for 2025-2026 is now available:
Please register and then join us for any one of the Parent Information Sessions:
• Sunday, September 28 @ 1:30 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 @ 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2 @ 5:30 PM
Monthly Family/Children Preparation Sessions:
• Full schedule should be available at the October session.
• First Communion: Sundays from 10:10-10:50 AM (3rd Sunday of each month).
• Confirmation: the choice of Tuesdays (7-8 PM) or Thursdays (5:30-6:30 PM) (3rd week of each month until Dec, then 4th week of each month starting in Jan.)
What's going on?
Information Package
This package was handed out at the Parent/Family Information Meetings. It includes the full schedule (corrected and up-to-date) and much more information about our program this year.
When are the sessions?
Schedule
Monthly Family/Children Preparation Sessions:
• Full schedule should be available at the October session.
• First Communion: Sundays from 10:10-10:50 AM (3rd Sunday of each month).
• Confirmation: the choice of Tuesdays (7-8 PM) or Thursdays (5:30-6:30 PM) (3rd week of each month until Dec, then 4th week of each month starting in Jan.)The full schedule is also found in the Information Booklet (updated Sept 30, 2025)
Foundations
Baptism
For those who are not yet baptized, our program will prepare them to receive Baptism, along with Confirmation and First Communion, at Easter.For those who were baptized in a non-Catholic church, they will become Catholic by receiving Confirmation & First Communion.
Forgiveness
Reconciliation (Confession)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly restores our relationship with God & with the Church. It prepares our hearts to receive the other sacraments more fully.We prepare for and receive this sacrament as part of our preparation for First Communion or Confirmation.
The Eucharist
First Communion
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics.We prepare all those aged 7 and older to receive Holy Communion for the first time, and throughout their lives.
The Holy Spirit
Confirmation
The bishop confirms our baptism and we are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation.We prepare those aged 11 and older for the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Prior to 2021, we typically celebrated Confirmation at the same time as First Communion.)
Sign Up Today
Register
We have a common registration form, regardless of age or which sacraments will be received this year.
Cost
Payment
We are asking families to help cover the costs of our program and materialsInterac e-Transfers can be sent to sacraments@holyfamilycathedral.ca. Please include a note with your child's name.
Online via PayPal. Please include a note with your child's name.
We also can accept payment in person (cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or debit) at the parish office.