Welcome to the Sacramental Preparation page for St. Philip Neri Parish. As parents, you are the primary educators in faith and morals for your children. By helping them build a relationship with Jesus and His Church, you fulfill a vital role in their spiritual journey.
Please review the information below and download the appropriate registration packages for the 2027 sacramental programs.
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is the gateway to the rest of the sacraments, freeing us from sin and rebirthing us as children of God.
Requirements: Parents must provide a Baptism or Confirmation certificate (for at least one parent) or a sacramental marriage certificate. Godparents must provide a Confirmation or sacramental marriage certificate, and the child’s birth certificate is required
Registration: Please contact the Parish Office at 416-241-3101 to obtain the Baptism Registration Package.
Cost: $50.00 per child.
The Process
Once your registration is complete, you will have a baptismal interview with Deacon Damien (English) or Deacon Ignacio (Spanish).
Parents and Godparents will be given a date for a required catechism class.
The baptism date will be set after completing the class.
First Holy Communion
This program is offered to all students in grade two (2) to grade six (6) who have already received the sacrament of Baptism. Preparation emphasizes the central place of Jesus in your child’s life, focusing on love, forgiveness, thanksgiving, and sacrifice.
Contact: Antoniette Covello and Rina Teschl at 416-241-3101 ext. 245 or RTeschl@archtoronto.org
Key Dates
Information Meeting & Registration: November 2026.
Catechism Sessions: Twelve (12) required in-person sessions (75 minutes each) taking place on Saturdays between January and April 2027.
Sacrament Celebration: April or May 2027 (Schools will be assigned their specific date in mid-December).
Curriculum: We Prepare for Reconciliation and We Share in the Eucharist by Novalis.
Expectations: Parents must review the booklet with their child after each session and ensure mandatory attendance at one of the weekend Masses.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This program is for students in grade seven (7) or eight (8) who have received Baptism and First Holy Communion. Confirmation strengthens your child to be a witness of Christ in our world.
Contact: Linda Maselli-Jackman at 416-241-3101 ext. 245 or lmjackman@archtoronto.org
Key Dates
Mandatory Information Meeting & Registration: November 2026.
Catechism Sessions: Eight (8) required in-person Saturday morning sessions (75 minutes each).
Sacrament Celebration: April or May 2027.
Requirements
Community Service Learning (CSL): A prescribed number of volunteer hours with a registered community organization (must be approved in advance).
Mass Attendance: Mandatory weekend Mass attendance is required.
Passport: Each candidate will maintain a Sacramental Preparation Passport that must be signed for each completed requirement and submitted at the end of the program.
Sponsor: Candidates must select a sponsor who is a fully initiated, practicing Catholic (normally at least 16 years of age).
Curriculum: Decision Point by Dynamic Catholic.