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 on October 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall. If you are not able to attend the date above, there will be a makeup meeting on October 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Parents are required to attend one of the meetings.
Children are required to participate in our Sacramental preparation classes starting in early 2025, prior to receiving these sacraments. There are two options for our classes, Sunday morning or Thursday evenings. For a complete list schedule click on the link below.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2024/2025.
Check back in the Fall of 2025 for registration for 2025/2026.
St. Joseph’s Parish is now accepting e-transfers. Please use the email address stjosephskingston900@gmail.com and it will be deposited directly into our account. We also will continue to accept donations through direct deposit (please contact the parish at 613-547-5004 for a sign-up sheet), cash and cheque. Thank you for your continued support.
Grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, Eucharistic worship and outreach, Saint Joseph’s Parish calls the faithful to an active involvement in parish life and responsible participation in extending Christ-like values to the wider community.