Sacraments in our Parish
BECOMING A FULL MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)
In this formation process, adults embark on a journey of Faith which helps them to discern whether or not to seek Baptism or membership in the Catholic Church.
It is for:
– non baptized adults;
– those who have been baptized in other Christian denominations and;
– baptized adult Catholics who have not been Confirmed or catechized.
Each year, the Process begins in the Fall and ends with the Mass of Easter Vigil when those who have participated publicly celebrate their Sacraments of Initiation.
To register, please call the Parish Office (622-5389) or print and complete the Form below and return it to us:
FORM TO REGISTER TO BECOME A ROMAN CATHOLIC (click to open)
This year’s RCIA Process will begin again in the Fall! Register NOW
BAPTISM FOR INFANTS & CHILDREN
Baptism, the gateway to all the Sacraments, begins one’s journey of Christian life. In the Cathedral, this Sacrament is usually celebrated on a Sunday at 12:00 Noon. To register their child for Baptism, parents are asked to notify the Parish Office at least 1 month prior to their preferred date of choice. To prepare for their child’s reception of the Sacrament, parents and godparents are expected to attend one class of instruction prior to the celebration in the Cathedral.
We thank Joan Joubert for providing our Parish with the white Baptismal garments that are gifted to all who are baptized in our Cathedral.
INFANT BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM (copy and complete)
FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Confession/First Communion Registration Form for 2026 (coming soon)
~ This year’s First Confessions were celebrated in the Cathedral on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30 am.
~ This 2025 First Communion Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
March 22, 2025 – Preparing for their First Communion Day in May, 2025
FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN CREATING HOME ALTARS/ROSARIES AND TOURING THE CATHEDRAL
The children brought their home-made Rosaries to the tour and had them blessed. Many thanks to their parents and to the children’s instructors, who take on this important Ministry each year and who always do such an awesome job teaching them… Pam, Joleene and Theresa.
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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Registration Form for 2026 (coming soon)
June 8, 2025
CONFIRMATION MASS 2025
Sixteen young parishioners received the gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation at a Mass filled with family, friends and Cathedral Parishioners.
Many thanks to Sean Murphy for these souvenir photos.
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Marriage is an unbreakable bond of life and love between a man and a woman. Each must freely promise exclusive fidelity to each other in a union open to children. To prepare for their marriage, couples are required to contact the Parish Office 6 months before their wedding and then to meet with the Cathedral Rector to complete the documents required for their marriage. A course of preparation is also required. This weekend course takes place in the Cathedral Auditorium in the spring of each year and is organized and presented by volunteer married couples.
Preparing the Music for Weddings
Miss Monica Prodanyk is a very talented singer and musician who assists couples to select and prepare the musical pieces and songs for the celebration of their Wedding Mass or Wedding Service in our Cathedral. She will also acquaint the couples with Catholic Liturgical norms for weddings and Parish policies regarding musicians and singers.
HOLY ORDERS (PRIESTHOOD & PERMANENT DIACONATE)
AND CONSECRATED LIFE
If you sense within yourself, an attraction to the life of a Priest, a Sister or of a Permanent Deacon, please notify Msgr. Stilla by e-mail at stpatrick@shaw.ca, OR by telephone at: (807) 622-5389. He will provide you with the information you will need to help you discern your Religious Vocation.
