PREP Updates Archive

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for Nov. 14 & 21, 2025

November 12, 2025

I would like to remind all our Families that this Update will cover both Nov. 14 & 21.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the 2025/26 Holy Cross Prep Program is now officially closed.

*   IMPORTANT: Confessions for Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 will take place Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 pm in the Church (This will be for Lev. 3 to 7 Students only. If you`re a few minutes late, please walk your Child over the Church)

*   IMPORTANT: For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, we have been granted permission to allow our Parents to make a LEFT TURN off of Delta Ave into the parking lot entrance in front of the Church. Parents are not permitted to       enter the Parking Lot from the Back Lot Exit area. Parents are only permitted to exit from the Back Lot ramp. Please also note, that when you are leaving our Parking lot on to Delta Ave, you are only permitted to “TURN RIGHT” 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   IMPORTANT: The Confirmation Mass for our Level 7 Students will take place on Tuesday, April 7 with the Archbishop. (No Prep Classes for Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 Classes on that night) 

*   Our next Community Prep Mass will take place on Dec. 9 in the Church at 7 pm and the Mass will be prepared by the Lev. 6 Class (Dec. 9 will also be our last session before the Christmas Break & we will return on Jan. 13)

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.            (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Nov. 7, 2025

November 5, 2025

I would like to remind all our Families that there are “no” Prep Classes on Tuesday, Nov. 11, out of respect for the Remembrance Day Holiday.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the 2025/26 Holy Cross Prep Program is now closed.

*   IMPORTANT: For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, we have been granted permission to allow our Parents to make a LEFT TURN off of Delta Ave into the parking lot entrance in front of the Church. Parents are not permitted to       enter the Parking Lot from the Back Lot Exit area. Parents are only permitted to exit from the Back Lot ramp. Please also note, that when you are leaving our Parking lot on to Delta Ave, you are only permitted to “TURN RIGHT” 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to 

     their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot. WE ARE STILL HAVING A FEW PARENTS / GRANDPARENTS ATTEMPTING TO       DROP THEIR KIDS OFF IN THE FRONT LOT LOT AND THIS IS NOT PERMITTED!

*   IMPORTANT: The Confirmation Mass for our Level 7 Students will take place on Tuesday, April 7 with the Archbishop. (No Prep Classes for Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 Classes on that night) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.            (hcprep.ca)    

                *    IMPORTANT:  Confessions for Level 3 to 7 Students will take place on Nov. 28, in the Church at 7 pm (This will be for the Students only) 

                *    IMPORTANT:  The Lev. 2 First Communion Mass will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Nov. 18,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Oct. 31, 2025

October 30, 2025

I would like to remind all our Families to “turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 am”.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the HC Prep Program for 2025/26 is now officially closed.

*   For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 &       Lev. 5 changes from last year) Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot. WE ARE STILL HAVING A FEW PARENTS / GRANDPARENTS ATTEMPTING TO DROP THEIR KIDS OFF IN THE FRONT LOT AND THIS IS NOT PERMITTED!

*   IMPORTANT: The Confirmation Mass for our Level 7 Students will take place on Tuesday, April 7 with the Archbishop. (No Prep Classes for Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 Classes on that night) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.            (hcprep.ca)    

              *   IMPORTANT: Our Lev. 2 First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the Church at 10 am (At least 1 Parent and their Child is expected to attend, as part of the Communion Program)

                *    IMPORTANT:  NO PREP CLASSES ON NOV. 11, DUE TO THE REMEMBRANCE DAY HOLIDAY

                *    IMPORTANT:  Confessions for Level 3 to 7 Students will take place on Nov. 28, in the Church at 7 pm (This will be for the Students only) 

                *    IMPORTANT:  The Lev. 2 First Communion Mass will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Nov. 4,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Oct. 24, 2025

October 23, 2025

I would like to thank our Lev. 7 Parents, Students and Teachers for their cooperation at the Confirmation Meeting last Tuesday.  I would also like to thank all the Parents, who were in attendance at this very important meeting.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the HC Prep Program for 2025/26 is now officially closed.

*   For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 &       Lev. 5 changes from last year) Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   IMPORTANT: The Confirmation Mass for our Level 7 Students will take place on Tuesday, April 7 with the Archbishop. (No Prep Classes for Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 Classes on that night) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays. (hcprep.ca)    

              *   Gabriella from our Lev. 3 Class is doing a HairCut Fundraiser, in support of Children’s Hospital. If you wish to donate to this Fundraiser, supporting Children`s Hospital please go to the link provided: https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/s/29090/41626/w   (WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU GABRIELLA)

              *   IMPORTANT: Our Lev. 2 First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the Church (At least 1 Parent and their Child is expected to attend, as part of the Communion Program)

                *    IMPORTANT:  The Lev. 2 First Communion Mass will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Oct. 28,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Oct. 17, 2025

October 17, 2025

I would like to thank our Lev. 7 Class and their Teachers for the wonderful job they did in preparing our first Community Prep Mass last Tuesday. I would also like to thank all the Parents and Guests, who were in attendance.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the HC Prep Program for 2025/26 is now officially closed. Thank you to all of our Families, who properly completed the Registration process.

*   For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 &       Lev. 5 changes from last year) 

 *    Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   IMPORTANT: The first Level 7 Confirmation Parents / Candidates Meeting will take place on Oct. 21 @ 7 pm in the Church. (At least one Parent is expected to attend with their Child) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.            (hcprep.ca)    

*   Gabriella from our Lev. 3 Class is doing a HairCut Fundraiser, in support of Children’s Hospital. If you wish to donate to this Fundraiser, supporting Children`s Hospital please go to the link provided: https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/s/29090/41626/w   (WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU GABRIELLA)

*   IMPORTANT: Our Lev. 2 First Holy Communion Enrolment Mass will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the Church (At least 1 Parent and their Child is expected to attend)

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Oct. 21,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Oct. 10, 2025

October 9, 2025

I would like to thank you all for your cooperation and support thus far.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the HC Prep Program for 2025/26 is now officially closed. Thank you to all of our Families, who properly completed the Registration process.

*   For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 &       Lev. 5 changes from last year) 

     Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 

*   PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to 

     their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   Our first HC Community Prep Mass for all our Students will be held on Oct. 14 @ 7 pm in the Church. The Mass will be presented by the Lev. 7 Class and all Parents & Guests are welcome to attend. If your Child is a few minutes late,         please walk them over to the Church.

*   The first Level 7 Confirmation Parents / Candidates Meeting will take place on Oct. 21 @ 7 pm in the Church. (At least one Parent is expected to attend with their Child) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.  (hcprep.ca)    

              *   Gabriella from our Lev. 3 Class is doing a HairCut Fundraiser, in support of Children’s Hospital. If you wish to donate to this Fundraiser, supporting Children`s Hospital please go to the link provided: https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/fundraisers/nionadente/gabriella–s-hair-cut-fundraiser (WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU GABRIELLA)

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Oct. 14,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for Sept. 29, 2025

September 29, 2025

Welcome back to all our Families as we  get ready for our Third week of Prep Program Classes, which will take place next Tuesday.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*   Registration for the HC Prep Program for 2025/26 is now officially closed. 

*   For our regular Tuesday Night Prep classes, our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 &       Lev. 5 changes from last year) 

     Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to 

     their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   IMPORTANT: NO PREP CLASSES ON SEPT. 30, due to the National Truth and Reconciliation Holiday.

*   Our first HC Community Prep Mass for all our Students will be held on Oct. 14 @ 7 pm in the Church. The Mass will be presented by the Lev. 7 Class and all Parents & Guests are welcome to attend. 

*   The first Level 7 Confirmation Parents / Candidates Meeting will take place on Oct. 21 @ 7 pm in the Church.  

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up-dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays or Mondays.  (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, Oct. 7,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for September 19, 2025

September 17, 2025

Welcome back to all our Families as we  get ready for our Second week of Prep Program Classes. A very special thank you to all the Parents, who attended the important Information Meeting on Sept. 16.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*  There are still a few spots available in the HC Prep Program for 2025/26. There is a Fillable Registration Form provided on our Website (hcprep.ca) and Registration will close on Sept. 24. Registrations can be dropped off at the Parish          Office from Mon. to Fri. from 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3:45 pm.

*   Prep Classes have officially started. Our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note of the Lev.3, Lev. 4 & Lev. 5         changes from last year) 

     Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to 

     their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   On Tuesday night, all our Students will start their evening with a quick meeting in the Church with Mr. Alberti & a Blessing from Father Yarek. The Students will go over to the Church with their Teachers from the Line-up. (If you are a       few minutes late please walk your Children over to the Church)

*   IMPORTANT: NO PREP CLASSES ON SEPT. 30, due to the National Truth and Reconciliation Holiday. 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates.The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.  (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents`Update for Sept. 12, 2025

September 15, 2025

Welcome back to all our Prep Families as we embark on another year of Religious Education at Holy Cross Parish.  Please pay attention to the following information:

*  There are still a few spots available in the HC Prep Program for 2025/26. There is a Fillable Registration Form provided on our Website (hcprep.ca) and Registration will close on Sept. 24. Registrations can be dropped off at the Parish          Office from Mon. to Fri. from 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3:45 pm.

*   Prep Classes officially start on Tuesday, September 16 @ 7 pm. Our Students are expected to be here at 6:55 pm for Drop-off & they should be Picked-up at 8 pm. Our Students should be walked to their Line-up areas (Please take note           of  the Lev.3, Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 changes from last year) 

     Lev. 1, Lev. 2 & Lev. 3  by the Side entrance to the Church in the Front Parking Lot /  Lev. 4 & Lev. 5 under the Covered Area at the Front Entrance to the School  / Lev. 6 & Lev. 7 under the Covered Area in the Back Parking Lot.                 PLEASE DRIVE WITH DUE CARE & ATTENTION IN OUR PARKING LOT. With the exception of Lev. 6 & Lev. 7, Parents are being asked to walk their Children to their line up area for the start of classes and to walk them back to 

     their Cars after classes are finished. Please do not stop in the Front Lot to Drop – off or Pick-up your Children. Please park in the Back Parking Lot.

*   There will an IMPORTANT PARENTS MEETING on Sept. 16 at 7:05 to 7:55 pm in the Church (At least one parent from each family is expected to attend)

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates.The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.  (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all with great anticipation on Sept. 16,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for May 23, 2025

May 21, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes was May 20th. A very special thank you for your support & cooperation throughout the year. All Documents and Sacramental Photos went home on May 20th as well.  Also our best wishes go out to all the Lev. 7 Students & Families, who will be moving on from our Program next year. Please pay attention to the following information:

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 1 to Lev. 7 Communicating Learning Reports as well as the Sacramental Photos from Lev. 2 & 7 went home with the Students on May 20th. None of these documents will be mailed home, if your Child was not present on May 20th. All unclaimed documents will be left in the Parish Office for pick up until June 23rd.

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 is now open. (Registration Forms were handed out & they will also be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) LATE REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER JUNE 2. 

*    IMPORTANT:  HC PREP 2025/26 WILL START UP AGAIN ON SEPT. 16, 2025 (REGISTRATIONS COMING IN AFTER SEPT. 23, MAY BE REFUSED IF CLASS SIZES EXCEED LIMITS)

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing many of you again on Tuesday, Sept. 16 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrato

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for May 16, 2025

May 14, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes is May 20th. A very special thank you for your support & cooperation throughout the year. All Documents and Sacramental Photos will go home on May 20th as well.  Also our gratitude goes out to all the families, who attended our last Prep Community Mass on May 13. Our Lev. 4 Four Students and their Teachers did a great job of preparing for the Mass. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 1 to Lev. 7 Communicating Learning Reports as well as the Sacramental Photos from Lev. 2 & 7 will go home with the Students on May 20th. None of these documents will be mailed home, if your Child is not present on May 20 th. All unclaimed documents will be left in the Parish Office for pick up until June 30th.

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 is now open. (Registration Forms were handed out & they will also be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) LATE REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER JUNE 2. 

*    IMPORTANT:  HC PREP 2025/26 WILL START UP AGAIN ON SEPT. 16, 2025 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing many of you again on Tuesday, Sept. 16 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Memo for May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes is May 20th. All Documents and Sacramental Photos will go home on May 20th as well.  Also note that on May 13th we will be celebrating our last Community Prep Mass @ 7 pm in the Church. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 1 to Lev. 7 Communicating Learning Reports will go home with the Students on May 20th.

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 is now open. (Registration Forms were handed out & they will also be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) LATE REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER JUNE 2. 

*    IMPORTANT:  Our last Community Prep Mass will take place on May 13 in the Church at 7 pm ( The Mass will be prepared and presented by the Lev. 4 Class) Family and Guests are invited to attend. Also Raphayelle Reyes from Lev. 5 will receive her First Communion on that Night. If your Child arrives late on May 13, please ensure that you walk them over to the Church.

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, May 13 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Update for May 2, 2025

May 1, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes is May 20th. All Documents and Sacramental Photos will go home on May 20th as well.  A very special thank you goes out to our Lev. 2 and Lev. 7 Teachers, for the fine job they did in preparing their students for First Communion and Confirmation.  Also please remember to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who passed away recently. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church and Lev. 7 Students are still expected to attend Classes up to May 20.  

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 is now open. (Registration Forms will be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) LATE REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER JUNE 2. 

*    IMPORTANT:  Our last Community Prep Mass will take place on May 13 in the Church at 7 pm ( The Mass will be prepared and presented by the Lev. 4 Class) Family and Guests are invited to attend. Also Raphayelle Reyes from Lev. 5 will receive her First Communion on that Night.

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, May 6 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents Update for April 25, 2025

April 24, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes is May 20th. All Documents and Sacramental Photos will go home on May 20th as well. Also please remember to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, who passed away recently. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*   Archdiocesan Mite Boxes in support of future Vocations, were given out to our Students on March 11. Your participation is strictly voluntary. If you have chosen to participate and offer up some spare change in support of future Priests, please return the Boxes to your Child`s Teacher after Easter. (April 29, is the last day to return them)

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church (Rehearsal is on Tues., Apr. 29 at 5:30 pm and the LEVEL 7 STUDENTS ONLY, will be dismissed for home after the Rehearsal around 6:30 pm)  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church. (Students should be here in their Gowns by 12:20 pm, in the Gym)     

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 will begin on April 29. (Registration Forms will be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) LATE REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER JUNE 2. 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 29 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for Apr. 18, 2025

April 16, 2025

I would like to start off by letting you all know that our Final Day of Prep classes is May 20th. All Documents and Sacramental Photos will go home on May 20th as well. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our Lev. 7 Students will be measuring for their Confirmation Gowns on April 22. Student attendance on this night is expected but, Parents are not required to be in attendance.

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*   Archdiocesan Mite Boxes in support of future Vocations, were given out to our Students on March 11. Your participation is strictly voluntary. If you have chosen to participate and offer up some spare change in support of future Priests, please return the Boxes to your Child`s Teacher after Easter. (April 22)

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church (Rehearsal is on Tues., Apr. 29 at 5:30 pm and the Level 7 Students only, will be dismissed after the Rehearsal around 6:30 pm)  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church. (Rehearsal is on Wed., Apr.23 at 4:15)     

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 will begin on April 29. (Registration Forms will be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 22 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for Apr. 11, 2025

April 12, 2025

I would like to start off  by thanking our Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Students for their preparation and reverence at our Confessions Service on Apr. 8. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our Lev. 2 Students will be measuring for their Communion Gowns on April 15. Student attendance on this night is expected but, Parents are not expected to be in attendance.

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*   Archdiocesan Mite Boxes in support of future Vocations, were given out to our Students on March 11. Your participation is strictly voluntary. If you have chosen to participate and offer up some spare change in support of future Priests, please return the Boxes to your Child`s Teacher after Easter. (April 22)

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church (Rehearsal is on Tues., Apr. 29 at 5:30 pm)  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church. (Rehearsal is on Wed., Apr.23 at 4:15)     

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 will begin on April 29. (Registration Forms will be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 15 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for April 4, 2025

April 3, 2025

I would like to start off  by welcoming everyone back after an enjoyable & relaxing Spring Break. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our next Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Student Confessions in preparation for Easter will take place on Apr. 8 at 7 pm. Attendance for our Students on this evening is very important. (If your Child in Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 is a few minutes late, please walk them over to the Church) 

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot. (Please stay off your Electronic Devices while driving) Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

* I would like to thank all Lev. 2 Parents who attended the First Communion Parents Meeting on April 1. The meeting provided all the important details pertaining to the First Communion Mass on Saturday April 26 at 1 pm.

*   Archdiocesan Mite Boxes in support of future Vocations, were given out to our Students on March 11. Your participation is strictly voluntary. If you have chosen to participate and offer up some spare change in support of future Priests, please return the Boxes to your Child`s Teacher after Easter.

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church.      

*   IMPORTANT: Registration for HC Prep 2025/26 will begin on April 29. (Registration Forms will be available on the Website at hcprep.ca) 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays.   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 8 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Mar. 14, 2025

March 13, 2025

I would like to start off  by wishing all our Students, Parents and Staff a relaxing Spring Break. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our next Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Student Confessions in preparation for Easter will take place on Apr. 8 at 7 pm. Attendance for our Students this evening is very important.

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot, as the weather and daylight start to change for the worse. Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 2 First Communion Parents Meeting on April 1 @ 7 pm in the Church (at least one Parent from each Family is expected to attend)

*   Archdiocesan Mite Boxes in support of future Vocations, were given out to our Students on March 11. Your participation is strictly voluntary. If you choose to participate and offer up some spare change in support of future Priests, please return the Boxes to your Child`s Teacher after Easter.

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church.      

*   IMPORTANT: HC PREP SPRING BREAK 2025 BEGINS AFTER OUR LAST CLASS ON MARCH 11 (NO CLASSES ON MARCH 18TH & MARCH 25TH) WE RETURN TO REGULAR CLASSES ON APRIL 1ST. 

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays. ALL UPDATES REGARDING POSSIBLE CLOSURES WILL BE POSTED BY TUES. AT 5 PM HERE)   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 1 @ 7pm,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

Holy Cross Prep Parents Update for Mar. 7, 2025

March 6, 2025

I would like to start off  by thanking the Lev. 7 Teachers, Students, Confirmation Sponsors and Parents for their positive participation in our Confirmation Program Meeting on March 4. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our next Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Student Confessions in preparation for Easter will take place on Apr. 8 at 7 pm. 

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot, as the weather and daylight start to change for the worse. Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*    IMPORTANT:    Lev. 7 Confirmation Mass will take place on Friday, May 2 @ 7 pm in the Church  

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church.      

*   IMPORTANT: HC PREP SPRING BREAK 2025 BEGINS AFTER OUR LAST CLASS ON MARCH 11 (NO CLASSES ON MARCH 18TH & MARCH 25TH, WE RETURN TO REGULAR CLASSES ON APRIL 1ST)

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays. ALL WEATHER UPDATES REGARDING POSSIBLE CLOSURES WILL BE POSTED BY TUES. AT 5 PM HERE)   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday evening,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator

HC Prep Program Parents` Update for Feb. 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

I would like to start off by thanking the Level Two Students and their Teachers for the fine job they did in preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, Feb. 25 .  A further thank you goes out to the Parents who took the time to be in attendance. Please pay attention to the following information:

*  IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: Please note that our next Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Student Confessions in preparation for Easter will take place on Apr. 8 at 7 pm. 

*  Please remember to continue to drive with due care and attention in our Parking Lot, as the weather and daylight start to change for the worse. Furthermore, in an effort to enhance “Student Safety”, please make every effort to arrive at Holy Cross on Tuesday Nights by no later than 6:55 pm. Your cooperation is much appreciated & so important in this matter!

*   IMPORTANT: LEV. 7 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM MEETING FOR PARENTS, CANDIDATES AND SPONSORS IN THE CHURCH AT 7 PM ON MARCH 4TH. (Please note that attendance at this meeting is expected as part of the Confirmation Program)

*   IMPORTANT: Level 2 Students First Communion will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1 pm in the Church.      

*   IMPORTANT: HC PREP SPRING BREAK 2025 (NO CLASSES ON MARCH 18TH & MARCH 25TH)

*   IMPORTANT: Please refer to the HC Prep Program Website on a weekly basis for the most current up dates. The Website will be updated with all relevant Prep Program Information for the upcoming week, on Fridays. ALL WEATHER UPDATES REGARDING POSSIBLE CLOSURES WILL BE POSTED BY TUES. AT 5 PM HERE)   (hcprep.ca)    

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday evening,  

             Dino Alberti

             HC Prep Program Administrator