PREP and RCIC
Parents are the primary educators in the faith.
(General Directory for Catechesis, 225)
The Christian home is a place where children first learn about The Faith. The family home is “the domestic church,” a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1666)
What is PREP?
The Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) assists parents in our parish in their role as the primary teachers of the faith to their children. It is intended to serve the families in our parish whose children do not attend Catholic school. Guided by our pastor, instruction in the Catholic faith is organized by our PREP Coordinator and delivered by volunteer catechists from the parish community. Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation are incorporated into the program, which runs from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
For questions about PREP, fees, and how to register, please email our PREP Coordinator.
What is RCIC?
In the Archdiocese of Vancouver, children typically receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in Grade 2 (age 7/8), and Confirmation in Grade 7 (age 12/13). Children who have not received the sacraments at the usual age or who have not received any religious instruction are most likely better suited to our Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) program. To determine whether you should register your child for PREP or RCIC please contact our PREP Coordinator to discuss the best route for your child.
