Grade Two Sacraments 2010 - 2011
First Reconciliation
Children in our parish schools will be making their first confession. Please keep the children in your prayers as they make this important step in their faith journey.
- Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 at 10:15am
St. Thomas More
- Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 10:25am
St. Bernard School
- Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 10:15am
St. Marguerite D'Youville
 First Reconciliation Letter to Parents
Confirmation
The age of Confirmation has been changed by Diocese from Grade 2 to Grade 6. Please see the letter from Archbishop Prendergast below for further details.
Age of Confirmation Letter
from His Grace Terrence Prendergast, S.J.
Archbishop of Ottawa
The Archbishop has decided to celebrate Confirmation for those children in grades 6 to 8 on Sunday, May 30 (Trinity Sunday) at the noon Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral.
In addition, the celebration of Confirmation at Pentecost for adults and those in grade 9 and above will take place at Notre Dame Cathedral on Pentecost, Sunday, May 23 at the noon Mass.
All of the above candidates for Confirmation will have registered at their respective parish and have received the appropriate preparation there.
First Communion
For 2011 First Communions will take place on the following weekends at St. Bernard Parish:
- Sunday May 1, 2011 at 9, 11 AM or 1PM
for St. Bernard school
- Sunday May 8, 2011 at 9 or 11 AM or 1PM
for St. Marguerite D'Youville
- Sunday May 15, 2011 at 9 or 11 AM or 1PM
for St. Thomas More
Mandatory First Communion Parent Meeting Tues. Jan 25, 2011 at 6:30pm at the church:
It is required that at least one parent/guardian to attend the parent information meeting at St. Bernard church. This meeting is for all 3 schools. The meeting will cover all aspects of the upcoming celebrations and will be hosted by Father John Whyte. Your children are also welcome to come. The meeting should be no longer than 30 minutes.
To help you work with your school to prepare your child, parish volunteers will issue a workbook to you entitled “We Share in the Eucharist” as an age-appropriate resource for home preparation. $15.00 will be collected at the meeting to cover the cost.
Timely reminders of this information with specific dates and instruction will be coming home to parents through their child's backpack.
First Communion Letter to Parents
Parish Registration
If you wish to register with the parish please download the form below and return it to your school or to St. Bernard parish.
Parish Registration - Sacraments Form
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Baptism at St. Bernard's
Baptisms are done the last Sunday of each month at 10:00am. Contact the parish office to register your child and for further information at 613-738-1943.
A mandatory baptism preparation meeting for parents is held on the Thursday before the last Sunday of each month at 7:30 pm in the church. Please fill out the baptism registration form and bring it to the parent meeting.
Baptism Registration Form
Marriages
Please contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to your marriage date. The church can not be booked over the phone. The couple must meet with the Pastor before any wedding date can be booked.
Requirements:
- Please contact your parish of baptism to obtain a newly issued baptismal certificate for
your marriage file.
- A Catholic Marriage Course is required; therefore you will need to call the Diocese at
613-738-5025 to obtain the current course offerings in the area.
- We will schedule a meeting to fill out
the Marriage Form 1 and other paperwork for your wedding.
- We will schedule an additional meeting to
plan the religious ceremony using the resource book Celebrating our Love.
- You will need to contact City
Hall to obtain an Ontario Marriage License, but no earlier than 90 days before your wedding.
- We will
schedule a wedding rehearsal in the church (usually) the evening before your wedding day.
- The parish
asks for $100 deposit and $175 given at the rehearsal for a total of $275. A tax receipt will be issued if
requested.
Wedding Registration Form
Funerals
In case of the death of a loved one, please call the funeral home first, before calling the parish. Arrangements for a funeral mass/burial at St. Bernard's Parish are usually facilitated by a professional funeral director.
Below are some local funeral homes and cemeteries:
Funeral Mass Planning
RCIA Information
The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is an opportunity for those who are not Catholic to join the Catholic church. The program consists of instruction to help non-Catholics better understand the Catholic faith, with the opportunity to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion at the Easter Vigil.
Our parish RCIA meets Sunday at 10AM in the church hall. Please call the parish office at 613 738-1943 for further information.
Rite of Christian Initiation Form
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