School Age Baptism
“Let the little children come to me.” – Matthew 19:14
Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of faith. Through this sacrament, we are welcomed into the Church, cleansed of original sin, and become children of God. For children beyond infancy, Baptism preparation includes additional formation and a deeper understanding of what it means to begin this journey with Christ.
At St. Peter’s, we offer a preparation program for children in Grades 2–5 who have not yet been baptized. Older children (grades 6 and up) follow a different program, which you can learn more about on our Sacraments for Teens page.
How Preparation Works
Our School Aged Baptism program runs in conjunction with our First Reconciliation & Eucharist program. We kindly ask that families register under the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and Eucharist, and identify their need for additional Sacraments through the registration form.
Our combined program for First Reconciliation and First Communion typically runs from fall to spring and includes a blend of in-person gatherings and home-based learning.
Specific dates and times as well as additional details will be available at the first session. A typical year includes:
- One Parent Gathering Session for each sacrament
- Six Family Sessions per sacrament (child + at least one parent/guardian)
- A retreat for each sacrament
- Additional session for Baptism catechesis and rehearsal
- Celebration of First Reconciliation (January 17th, 2026)
- Celebration of School-Aged Baptisms (January 24th, 2026)
- Celebration of First Communion (June 6th & 7th, 2026)
Our sessions this year will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6pm until 7:30pm.
Our Parent Gathering will take place on September 29th & 30th, 2025 (please note, you only need to pick one session to attend).
Registration
Registration for 2025-2026 is now CLOSED.
Registration for the 2026-2027 program will be opened in May 2026 and can be completed through the First Reconciliation and Eucharist Registration Portal . Please note, this is only for students aged 7 to 11.
Questions?
Email sacraments@st-peters.ca or call the parish office at 403-286-5110.
We look forward to welcoming your child into the Church and walking with your family on this beautiful journey of faith.