BAPTISM

       Baptisms are celebrated with children whose parents belong to Holy Rosary Parish.  The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on certain Sundays each month.  Parents wishing to have their child baptized should submit a Baptism Registration Form that can found by clicking here: https://holyrosaryburlington.com/?page_id=4729 . Once the Baptism Registration form is received, we will contact you for further details.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION – FOR CHILDREN NOT ATTENDING HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL

        Preparation for children in grade 2 who will be celebrating First Reconciliation and First Communion begins in January. This program is a mix of at-home assignments and Parish sessions. The cost of the program is $30

       The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated with students in grade 7 at Holy Rosary School on May 14, 2025.  There is a preparation program for students not attending a Catholic school.  The program, Confirmed in the Spirit, involves at-home assignments and 3 Parish sessions.  Preparation will begin in November.  The cost of the program is $20.

To register for First Communion preparation or Confirmation preparation, please email Cristian Lecanda at clecanda@hamiltondiocese.com.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

         Any adult, not confirmed, is encouraged to call the parish office 905-634-7441 and make preparation to be confirmed.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

      RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process that allows you to explore, ask questions, grow in faith, and develop a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church.  It includes prayer, study, reflection and the celebration of Rites that mark distinctive stages on the journey to becoming a Catholic.  Adults who are interested in investigating the Catholic Faith and receiving the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) are asked to contact the parish office 905-634-7441.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

          Engaged couples wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at Holy Rosary are asked to contact the parish office well in advance of the desired Wedding date.