PARENTS' CORNER
Catechetical Correspondence Course:
Programs 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 reception@holyrosaryparish.ca.
Programs 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 reception@holyrosaryparish.ca.
CONFIRMATION:
Parent Information Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 29th @ 7 pm
Visit this webpage: CONFIRMATION
Dates of Confirmation Masses: November 2021
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting or when the enrolment form is dropped off at the parish office.
Home access to religious education programme: We are excited to share with you that the new grade 7 Religion curriculum resources have now been rolled out! We encourage you to explore Pearson Education's website, not only for the grade 7 material now available, but also for a valuable refresher of the Religion curriculum for Grades 1-6. For home access to Grades 1-7 Religious Education resources, including information on Confirmation:
http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/
(or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)
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
Date: Wednesday, September 29th @ 7 pm
Visit this webpage: CONFIRMATION
Dates of Confirmation Masses: November 2021
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting or when the enrolment form is dropped off at the parish office.
Home access to religious education programme: We are excited to share with you that the new grade 7 Religion curriculum resources have now been rolled out! We encourage you to explore Pearson Education's website, not only for the grade 7 material now available, but also for a valuable refresher of the Religion curriculum for Grades 1-6. For home access to Grades 1-7 Religious Education resources, including information on Confirmation:
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 a grade.
- 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
Reconciliation & first communion:
1st Reconciliation Parent Information Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 27th @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church
1st Communion Parent Information Meeting Date: TBA @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church
Dates of Reconciliation and First Communion: TBA (please attend the parent meeting for important information)
First Reconciliations will be held in February
First Communions will be held in April & May
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting
Home access to Grade 2 Religious Education programme: http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/ (or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)
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
1st Communion Parent Information Meeting Date: TBA @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church
Dates of Reconciliation and First Communion: TBA (please attend the parent meeting for important information)
First Reconciliations will be held in February
First Communions will be held in April & May
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting
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
