Children Catechism

Registration for 2025 – 2026 is now open

Holy Rosary Church Catechism Program 2025–2026

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, a reward from Him.” – Psalm 127:3
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of heaven belongs.” – Matthew 19:14

At Holy Rosary, we believe our Catechism program is a valuable complement to the faith formation of your children. Inspired by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#2223), which affirms that parents are the first educators in faith, our goal is to support families in guiding children to know, love, and follow God.

Our Catechists are volunteer lay members of our parish community who dedicate their time to sharing the teachings of our Catholic faith. We work together—parents, parish, and catechists—because it takes a village to raise a child in faith.

Our Mission

To create a Catholic faith community built on interdependence, dignity, equality, and mutual respect. We seek to reflect the heart of Christ in all our relationships.

Our program is rooted in the four pillars of Catholic life as described in Acts 2:42:
Faith • Liturgy & Sacraments • Life of Christ • Prayer

We use the Finding God curriculum by Loyola Press to guide our lessons and enrich your child’s spiritual journey.

Program Options for 2025–2026

We are pleased to offer three ways to participate:

1) In-Person Classes – Sundays 11:00–11:50 AM

For Kindergarten to Grade 7

Includes First Communion and Confirmation Preparation

Followed by Sunday Mass at 12:00 PM

2) Online Classes via Zoom

Available for grade 1 to Grade 7

Includes First Communion and Confirmation Preparation

Classes schedule for 2025-2026

Level 1 prerequisite of Baptism

Level 1/Grade 1 Tuesdays at 5:00 pm

Level 2 Wednesday at 6:00 PM (this includes First Reconciliation and First Communion)

Level 3 to 7 prerequisite of completion of First Communion

Level 3/Grade 3 Thursday at 5:00 pm

Level 4/Grade 4 Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Level 5/Grade 5 Wednesday at 6:00 pm

Level 6/Grade 6 Friday at 6:00 pm

Level 7/Grade 7 Thursday at 6:00 pm OR Friday at 5:00 pm (Includes preparation for Confirmation

3) Home Schooling (Non-Sacrament)

For children Pre-K to Grade 6

Ideal for families deeply engaged in their children’s faith formation at home; and for children in Catholic Private schools in Manitoba.

We can assist with suggested resources and guidance
(Note: Communion and Confirmation preparation must be completed in person or online)

Registration & Payment

Register online (link below) or download the PDF form ( found below):

📧 Email: info@holyrosarychurch.ca

📬 Mail: Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0E1

Payment Options:

E-transfer: info@holyrosarychurch.ca – no password enter child’s name and grade in memo field

PayPal: via our website (we do incur fees for this service)

Credit Card: Call Julia Stiller at 204-284-5140 (we add $2 service fee for processing)

Mail cheque: Attn. Julia Stiller, address as above

In-person: Exact cash or cheque on the first day of class

Start Dates & Fees

All Classes Begin the Week of September 14, 2025

Non-Sacrament Program Fee: $80 (includes all materials, crafts & resources)

Sacrament Preparation Fee: $125 (includes materials, crafts, resources and Sacrament prep material & resources)

Sacrament Preparation Details

First Communion & First Reconciliation (Grade 2 or older)

Children must be baptized prior to entering sacrament preparation

In-Person Classes: Sundays 11:00–11:50 AM, followed by Mass

Online Classes: Weekday evening (schedule TBD)

Children must attend both class and Mass

First Reconciliation: Celebrated during Lent (date TBA)

First Communion: Celebrated in May

If your child is not baptized or older and has not yet received First Communion, contact Julia Stiller to make arrangements.

Confirmation (Typically Grade 7 or older)

In-Person Classes: Sundays 11:00–11:50 AM, followed by Mass and parish service

Online Classes: Weekday evening (schedule TBD); required to attend Mass includes community service component as well as helping with Sunday Mass (reading, communion ministry, collection, etc.

Materials provided (pickup from parish office required for online registrants)

Confirmation Date is scheduled in coordination with the Archdiocese and announced in January or February. It is typically held in June.

Home Schooling – Non-Sacrament Formation

This option is for families confident in teaching the faith at home. Or for children attending Catholic School and wish to deepen their faith learning. While we can recommend resources and may have materials available, all costs including shipping must be covered.

To discuss homeschooling options, contact Julia Stiller:
📧 julia.stillerhr@gmail.com

Important Notes

No child will be turned away due to financial concerns. Please reach out to our coordinator to discuss confidential arrangements.

Families are encouraged to support faith learning at home, creating a true community of faith.

For more information, contact:
Julia Stiller
📞 Call or Text (Cell): 204-801-5376
📞 Parish Office: 204-284-5140
📧 Email: julia.stillerhr@gmail.com
📍 Holy Rosary Church
510 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0E1

We look forward to sharing this journey of faith with your family.
Together, let’s help our children grow in the love of Christ.