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St. John Vianney Parish Community
As followers of Jesus Christ, and as full members of the Roman Catholic Church, we, the parish community of St. John Vianney, joyfully proclaim our saviour risen. Through prayer, and sacramental celebration of life in Jesus, we join as co-creators in his mission of justice and peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God.
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Sacraments

The Sacraments

Please click here for important information on sacramental preparation.

Baptism
Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments.
More information on the sacrament of Baptism form the:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Answers

If you would like more information about the sacrament of baptism, please contact Jan Landry at 726-8007 ext 104.


Confirmation
More information on the sacrament of Confirmation from the:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Encyclopedia

Confirmation dates are published in the church bulletin, the parish and school events calendars.

If you would like more information about the sacrament of confirmation, please contact Jan Landry at 726-8007 ext 104.


First Communion & First Reconciliation
More information on the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist, Penance, and Reconciliation from the:

Catechism of the Catholic Church on the sacrament of Holy Eucharist
Catechism of the Catholic Church on the sacraments of Penance & Reconciliation (Confession)The Catholic Encyclopedia on the sacrament Holy Eucharist
The Catholic Encyclopedia on the sacrament of Penance

Pamphlets on making a good confession:

How to make a good confession - Part I (PDF)How to make a good confession - Part II (PDF)

First Communion and first reconciliation dates are published in the church bulletin, the parish and school events calendars.

If you would like more information about the sacrament of first reconciliation or communion, please contact Jan Landry at 726-8007 ext 104.

Marriage
More information on the sacrament of Matrimony from the:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Encyclopedia

If you would like more information about the sacrament of matrimony, please contact the church office at 726-8007 ext 101.


RCIA/RCIC
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children prepares the individual for full entrance to the body of Christ by preparing them to celebrate the sacraments of christian initiation:

Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist.

More information on Christian Initiation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholic Answers and from Wikipedia

Here is a page containing an alphabetical list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Catholic faith.

If you would like more information about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children, please contact the Church Office at 726-8007 ext 101.


VOCATIONS
More information on the sacrament of Holy Orders from the:

Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Encyclopedia

If you are sensing a call to serve the Lord through religious life, you may contact contact Fr. Charles at the parish office 705-726-8007 xt 101, or contact the Archdiocese of Toronto Vocations office, which exists to promote, encourage, and help in the discernment process of individuals who sense a call to Diocesan Priesthood, Consecrated Religious Life, and the Permanent Diaconate. They are considered the official contact for those who feel called to a ministry of 'Service' in the Church.

Check out the "Fishers of Men" Vocations video.