Baptism marks the beginning of a person's journey in the Christian faith. It is the doorway to life in the Holy Spirit and the entry point to the other sacraments of the Church. Through the waters of Baptism, sin is cleansed, and the individual is reborn as a child of God. We are welcomed into the Body of Christ and called to participate in Jesus' mission of sanctifying the world.

Baptism Application Form

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a beautiful gift of God’s love and mercy. Also known as the Sacrament of Confession or Penance, it offers the forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism. Through this sacrament, we are restored to God’s grace, healed in our relationship with Him, and reconciled with the Church.

When we sin, we not only wound our relationship with God but also weaken our own integrity as His children and the spiritual well-being of the community of faith. In His mercy, God calls us back, eager to forgive and to restore us to His love and the love of His Church.

As part of the preparation for First Holy Communion, children who have reached the age of reason (around 7 years old) are invited to prepare for their First Reconciliation (also called First Confession). Together with their parents, they will take part in a series of preparation sessions to learn about God’s mercy, the reality of sin, and the joy of forgiveness.

What to Expect

Preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion is a special journey for both children and parents. Save the dates and mark your calendars. 

Key Dates and Locations

• September 1 – September 30 – Registration Period

• Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm – First Reconciliation Parent Night (St. Boniface Church, Zurich)

• Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm – First Reconciliation Parent Night (St. Peter Church, Goderich)

• Friday, October 3 at 7:00 pm – First Reconciliation Parent Night (Precious Blood Church, Exeter)
  
  

• Sat./Sun. October, 4 & 5, 2025 – Commitment Mass (All Parishes)

• Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm – Reconciliation Night (Zurich)

• Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm – Reconciliation Night (Exeter)

• Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm – Reconciliation Night (Goderich)

• Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm – First Communion Parent Night (Zurich)

• Sat./Sun. January 17 & 18, 2026 – Commitment Sunday (All Parishes)

• Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – First Communion Retreat (Exeter)

First Reconciliation Resources

Dynamic Catholic:  Reconciliation Videos

Dynamic Catholic:   Reconciliation Workbook
 Jesus showed himself to his apostles. "He breathed on them and said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained"' (Jn 20:19, 22-23).

Format for First Confession for Memorization

 First Communion Resources

Dynamic Catholic:     Communion Videos

Dynamic Catholic:     Communion Workbook

By preparing for and making their first Holy Confession, these children are now ready to prepare for making their first Holy Communion.  We ask parents and children to participate in a series of preparation sessions in order to help them grow in their personal understanding of the gift of Eucharist and the celebration of Mass.

Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him" (Jn 6:51, 54, 56).

Confirmation 2026 Registration Form

• Jan. 6   Parent/Candidate Meeting - @ 7:00 pm St. Boniface Church, Zurich OR
• Jan. 7   Parent/Candidate Meeting - @ 7:00 pm St. Peter Church, Goderich
• Jan. 10 Commitment Sunday at all 5pm Masses
• Jan. 11 Commitment Sunday at all morning Masses
• Jan. 13 Confirmation Retreat - TBC
• Feb. 1  Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Feb. 8  Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Feb. 15  Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Feb. 22 Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Mar. 01 Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Mar. 08 Mass and Confirmation Education Session @ 11:30 am St. Peter Church, St. Joseph - volunteers needed
• Retreat Day -Saturday, April 18, St. Boniface, Zurich
• Confirmation Celebration with Bishop Fabbro - Sunday, April 26, 11am, at Precious Blood, Exeter

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant of life and love between a man and a woman.  This sacred institution has been established by our Creator God and therefore is governed with its own special laws.  Marriage is always ordered for the good of the couple and for the generation and education of children.

Matrimony is a sacrament and therefore it is a sign of Christ's union with his beloved spouse, the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church.  The grace flowing from marriage perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their permanent unity, and makes them holy as they journey hand in hand to eternal life.

Engaged couples who seek marriage in the Catholic Church are asked to contact their parish priest about a year in advance of the wedding.  In preparation for their marriage, the couple will meet with the parish priest to talk about their understanding of marriage and Christian family life.  It is important that the engaged couple participates in a Marriage Preparation Course in order to hear from other married couples and/or counsellors about the gifts and challenges of Christian marriage.  Couples are required to participate in an Alpha course.

For more information about marriage preparation, please click on this link then go to Marriage Preparation:

Dr. Bruce Tallman has been a great help to many couples preparing for marriage and to those who desire to grow in their spiritual relationship with each other.

Another very helpful site when a couple is preparing for marriage is

You will find some important information in our marriage policy manual to help guide you through marriage preparation at St. Peter's Parish.  Click on the image below to access our policies and procedures manual.

Are You Ready to Begin?

We need you to give us some information.
Please print and fill in the following form:

Pre Nuptial Enquiry Form
Information for Marriage (pdf)

Contact Reverend Antoine (Tony) Laforet - Tel:1-877-450-6414 Ext 222.

For Pastoral Emergency dial 1-877-450-6414 ext. 9 
***Call 911 first in cases of immediate medical emergency!

"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."
(James 5:14-15).

The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick bestows a special grace on the Christian experiencing difficulties that are part and parcel of the lived experience, namely serious illness or old age. The special grace bestowed on the sick unites them to the passion of Christ; it strengthens them with peace, and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or old age; it brings with it the forgiveness of sins if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of Penance; it brings a restoration of health if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul, and it prepares one for passing over to eternal life.

Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church is encouraging more and more Christians to seek the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick before grave sickness, and death is imminent. 

Father Thomas Richstatter, OFM writes the following

"Today we are all aware that tensions, fear and anxiety about the future affect not only our mind but our body as well. These illnesses can be serious. They can move us to ask for the healing touch of Christ in the Sacrament of Anointing. Persons with the disease of alcoholism or persons suffering from other addictions can be anointed. So can those who suffer from various mental disorders. The anxiety before exploratory surgery to determine if cancer is present is a situation in which Christ's power can be invoked in the sacrament."

A complete article was found on the Franciscan Media website.