PARENTS' CORNER

CATECHETICAL CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

(for children not attending catholic school)

Programs are available for children from Kindergarten through to High School not currently receiving religious instruction. Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation for children not in Catholic Schools also available. Families work through the programs at home. Contact the parish office for more information at 905-878-6535 or [email protected].

Reconciliation & first communion:

1st Sacraments Parent Information Meeting Date: TBD, Fall 2025 @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church
For children attending Catholic School, visit: FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION

Home access to Grade 2 Religious Education programme: http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/ (or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)

Enter user name "hcdsb_parish".
Enter password Religion1.
Select Grade 2.
Explore the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”
Explore “This Week at Home” as well as the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”

Interesting Catholic Fundamentals website: Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
https://bustedhalo.com/category/video

Helpful digital resources: Diocese https://hamiltondiocese.com/
Vatican www.vatican.va
Loyola Press Retreats www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
Salt & Light Media www.saltandlighttv.org/
Saint of the Day www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php
Institute for Catholic Education www.iceont.ca
Development & Peace (for youth) www.devp.org/en/get-involved
Catholic Icing www.catholicicing.com
Catholic Mom www.catholicmom.com

Recommended Reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church; U.S. Catholic Church; Crown Publishing
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/9780385479677-item.html

Catholic Parent Know-How: Fundamentals; White, Joseph & Ana; Our Sunday Visitor;
https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=X164

Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose; Kelly, Matthew; Beacon Publishing
https://dynamiccatholic.com/book-release/rediscover-catholicism

What’s the Smoke For? And Other Burning Questions about the Liturgy; van Parys, Johan; Liturgical Press;
https://litpress.org/Products/3565/whats-the-smoke-for.aspx

CONFIRMATION:

Parent Information Meeting Date: TBD, Fall 2025 @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church

Dates of Confirmation Liturgies: Please attend the parent meeting for important information
Confirmations will be held in November 2025
Visit the CONFIRMATION page for the celebration dates

Home access to religious education programme: Because the new curriculum resources have not yet been rolled out in the intermediate grades, we encourage you to explore the grades 1-8 programme materials available on Pearson Education’s website. For home access to Grades 1-8 Religious Education resources, including information on Confirmation:

http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/
(or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)

Select a grade.
Enter user name “hcdsb_parish.”
Enter password “Religion1.”
Explore the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”

Interesting Catholic Fundamentals website:
Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
https://bustedhalo.com/category/video

Helpful digital resources:
Diocese https://hamiltondiocese.com/
Vatican www.vatican.va
Loyola Press Retreats  www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
Salt & Light Media www.saltandlighttv.org/
Saint of the Day www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php
Institute for Catholic Education  www.iceont.ca
Development & Peace (for youth)  www.devp.org/en/get-involved
Catholic Icing www.catholicicing.com
Catholic Mom www.catholicmom.com

Recommended Reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church; U.S. Catholic Church; Crown Publishing
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/9780385479677-item.html

Catholic Parent Know-How: Fundamentals; White, Joseph & Ana; Our Sunday Visitor;
https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=X164

Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose; Kelly, Matthew; Beacon Publishing
https://dynamiccatholic.com/book-release/rediscover-catholicism

What’s the Smoke For? And Other Burning Questions about the Liturgy; van Parys, Johan; Liturgical Press;
https://litpress.org/Products/3565/whats-the-smoke-for.aspx

Please note: The items listed and shown below are samples of the items that can be ordered in.
They are not always immediately available.