First Eucharist

     This Sacrament, along with First Reconciliation, is celebrated in Grade two (2) and preparation begins in September as soon as the children return to school. The parents of children presently in Grade one (1) and up at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, at the French or Public schools must register their child
on one of the registration days which will be announced at the end of April or early May.

      Please bring a photocopy of your childs'  Baptismal Certificate with you at the time of registration. These are the only dates on which your child can be registered.  If you are newly arrived in the Parish after July 1st, please register your child at the Parish Office.  The deadline for registrations is September 11, 2015. Please bring a photocopy of your child's baptismal certificate with you if your child was not baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa.
    
      Since parents are the first teachers in the ways of faith, this parish honours that responsibility. At our parent meetings you will receive the necessary material to grow your child’s understanding of First Eucharist. The parish will work with you in helping your child understand, as will the Principal and teachers of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. This partnership of home, school and parish will complete all of our responsibilities towards your child.  The Sacraments arise from the Parish Community and so families are expected to be in regular attendance at Sunday Mass.