Sacraments

BAPTISM

Registered and regularly participating Catholic parishioners who wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for their child, must complete a yellow baptismal information form located in the Gathering Area of the church to begin the baptism preparation. We ask that you introduce yourself to Fr. Joe and give him the completed form, or place it in the collection basket while at Mass, or bring to the parish office. Please allow at least a couple of months prior to your requested baptism date. The celebration of Baptism is usually held the second Sunday of each month at 12:30pm. If you are not a registered member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, we ask that you take a moment and register yourself and family by completing a blue registration form. If you belong to another parish, please request a pastoral permission from from the parish priest and attach it to our registration form. Do not assume that you are registered with our parish because you celebrated sacraments in your earlier years.

Adults looking to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation are asked to contact the parish or speak to Fr. Joe to learn more about the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This process usually begins in September for the celebration to take place during the Easter season in the following year.

PLEASE NOTE ALL BAPTISMS TAKE PLACE AT 12:30pm or as discussed with the parish office and Fr. Joe and all documentation/registration form has been received.

first confession & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Preparation for First Confession (Reconciliation) and First Holy Communion is done through the Catholic Schools of our parish boundaries. Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church assists with the preparation for the students of St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School. These grade 2 students will celebrate their sacraments at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. You must register your child through the church.
The registration and a copy of the baptismal certificate must be returned to the CHURCH by February 28, 2025.
Registration forms will be given to the school teachers and all documentation must be returned to the teacher who will forward to the church.
First Holy Communion will take place Sunday, April 6, 2025 to those who have registered ONLY.
Please contact the church for information by email stspeterandpaulhamilton@hamiltondiocese.com or phone 905-387-3550.

Students that belong to another Catholic School other than those within our parish boundaries who wish to celebrate at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church are asked to contact the parish office. Students who are not attending a Catholic School and are baptized Catholic and wish to receive their first sacraments are asked to contact the parish office. Students that do not attend a Catholic School are asked to register with the Catechetical Correspondence Course through the Diocese of Hamilton.

CONFIRMATION

Preparation for Confirmation is done through the Catholic schools.
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish assists with the preparation of the students of St. Michael Catholic Elementary School and Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Elementary School, who will celebrate the sacrament with Sts. Peter & Paul Parish. Confirmation is celebrated with students in grade 7.
The celebration of Confirmation will take place with the Bishop on Sunday, March 30, 2025. You must complete a registration form with a copy of baptismal certificate by February 28, 2025. Forms will be given out and collected by teachers. If we do not have your forms, you will not be able to celebrate this sacrament.

Students at a Catholic school other than our parish boundary schools who wish to celebrate at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish will need to contact the parish office.
Students who are not attending a Catholic school and wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are asked to contact the parish office as well as be enrolled with the Catechetical Correspondence Course through the Diocese of Hamilton.

MARRIAGE

Couples looking to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church are asked to email Father Joseph Durkacz at jdurkacz@hamiltondiocese.com at least one year before the wedding date and set up a meeting to begin the process.
Couples must also participate in a Marriage Preparation Course which is offered through the Diocese of Hamilton. This course is required to marry within the Catholic church. Sessions fill up quickly so it is suggested that you book your session at your earliest convenience before or after meeting with Fr. Joe.
Session registration can be found here: Marriage Preparation Course