PREP Updates Archive

2021/22 PREP Updates

April 14, 2022

I would like to wish you all a “Blessed Easter Weekend”. I would also wish to applaud our Staff and Students for their reverence and preparation for our most recent Lev. 3 to Lev. 7 Reconciliation Service. I kindly ask you to pay very close attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on April 19 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
    • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building (Now Optional)
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. (Now Optional)
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Apr. 19 – Level 2 Communion Gown Measuring @ 7 pm in their class time (*Student attendance on this evening is very important)
  • Apr. 19 – Level 7 Confirmation Gown Measuring @ 7 pm in their class time (*Student attendance on this evening is very important)

**Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (important reminders were sent home with the Students on Apr. 12) Group Photo @ 6:20 pm in the Gym

**Apr. 26 – Registration for Holy Cross Prep 2022/23, will be made available

**Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm / Rehearsal on Apr. 27 (Wed.) from 4:15 to 5:30 pm (important reminders will be sent home on Apr. 19) Group Photo @ 12:20 pm in the Gym 

**May 17 – Last Prep Mass for all our Students @ 7:05 pm in the Church

**May 24 – Last day of Prep Classes / Student Progress Reports will be sent home.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday, April 19,

Dino Alberti

April 1, 2022

I hope you are all doing well. I would like to thank all our Lev. 7 Students and Teachers, for their hard work in presenting our Lenten Prep Program Mass which took place on March 29. It was so nice to have all our Prep Children back together in the Church again. Kindly pay attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on April 4 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building (Now Optional)
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. (Now Optional)
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Apr. 5 – Level 2 Parents First Holy Communion Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church (*at least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family is expected to attend this important Sacramental Meeting and I kindly ask you to check in upon entering the Church) (Masks Optional)
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only) (Masks Optional)
  • Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (important details were sent home with the Students on Mar. 29)
  • Apr. 26 – Registration for Holy Cross Prep 2022/23, will be made available
  • Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm / Rehearsal on Apr. 27 (Wed.) from 4 to 5:15 pm (more details will be given out on Apr. 5)
  • May 17 – Last Prep Mass for all our Students @ 7:05 pm in the Church
  • May 24 – Last Prep Class for all our Students

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday night.

Dino Alberti

March 25, 2022

I hope you are doing well and I hope you all had a relaxing Spring Break. I would also like to thank all our Lev. 7 Students and Teachers in advance, for their hard work in preparing for our Lenten Prep Program Mass on March 29. Kindly pay attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Mar.29 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building (Now Optional)
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. (Now Optional)
  •  Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Mar. 29 – Levels 1 to 7 Prep Program Lenten Mass in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only) All our Students in Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 will meet in their regular drop-off areas and proceed to the Church from there. Our Lev. 7 Students are being asked to meet their Teachers in the Church @ 6:50 pm (Masks Optional)
  • Apr. 5 – Level 2 Parents First Holy Communion Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church (*at least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family is expected to attend this important Sacramental Information Meeting) (Masks Optional)
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only) (Masks Optional)
  • Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (more details forthcoming)
  • Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm / Rehearsal on Apr. 27 (Wed.) from 4 to 5:15 pm (more details are forthcoming)

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday, March 29,

Dino Alberti

March 11, 2022

I hope you are doing well and I would like to wish you all a very relaxing Spring Break. I would also like to thank all our Lev. 7 Students and Parents for their attendance at our Confirmation Meeting on Mar. 8. Kindly pay attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Mar.29 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building (optional as of March 28)
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. (optional as of March 28)
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Mar. 15 & Mar. 22 – There will be no Prep Classes as we are closed for Spring Break
  • Mar. 29 – Levels 1 to 7 Prep Program Lenten Mass in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only) All our Students in Lev. 1 to Lev. 6 will meet in their regular drop-off areas and proceed to the Church from there. Our Lev. 7 Students are being asked to meet their Teachers in the Church @ 6:50 pm (Masks optional)
  • Apr. 5 – Level 2 Parents First Holy Communion Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church (*at least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family is expected to attend this important Sacramental Information Meeting)
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only)
  • Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (more details forthcoming)
  • Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm / Rehearsal on Apr. 27 (Wed.) from 4 to 5:15 pm (more details are forthcoming)

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday, March 29,

Dino Alberti

March 4, 2022

I hope you are doing well and thank you for complying with the HC Prep Program  Health and Safety expectations, which have helped us continue to transition back to “In Person” instruction so efficiently. We would also like to thank our Level 2 Teachers, the Level 2 Students and their Parents for making our First Reconciliation Service so special on Tuesday, Mar. 1. Kindly pay attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Mar.8 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios.
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Mar. 8 – Level 7 Parents / Sponsors / Students Confirmation Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church *Lev. 7 Parents are asked to sign in at the entrance of the Church upon arrival
  • Mar. 15 & Mar. 22 – There will be no Prep Classes as we are closed for Spring Break
  • Mar. 29 – Levels 1 to 7 Prep Program Lenten Mass in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only)
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only)

**Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (more details forthcoming)

**Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm (more details are forthcoming)

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

April 8, 2022

I hope you are all doing well. As things are going to start getting very busy, I kindly ask you to pay close attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on April 12 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building (Now Optional)
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios. (Now Optional)
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for Students only) (Masks Optional) The Level 3 to Level 7 Students can go to their regular drop off areas and the Teachers will lead them into the Church from there. Level 1 and Level 2 Students will have their regular Prep Classes.
  • Apr. 22 (Fri.) – Prep Level 7 & School Gr. 7 Sacrament of Confirmation Mass @ 7 pm in the Church / Rehearsal on Apr. 20 (Wed.) @ 5:30 pm (important details were sent home with the Students on Mar. 29)
  • Apr. 26 – Registration for Holy Cross Prep 2022/23, will be made available
  • Apr. 30 (Sat.) – Prep Level 2 & School Gr. 2 First Communion Mass @ 1 pm / Rehearsal on Apr. 27 (Wed.) from 4:15 to 5:30 pm (important details were be given out at the Apr. 5 Meeting)
  • May 17 – Last Prep Mass for all our Students @ 7:05 pm in the Church
  • May 24 – Last Prep Class for all our Students / Student Progress Reports will be sent home.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday, April 12,

Dino Alberti

February 25, 2022

I hope you are doing well and thank you for cooperating with the HC Prep Program  Health and Safety expectations, which have helped us transition back to “In Person” instruction so efficiently. Kindly pay attention to the following information:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Mar.1 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios.
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Mar. 1 – Level 2 First Reconciliation in the Church @ 7:00 pm (At least 1 Parent and their Child are expected to attend this important Sacramental Event, in preparation for First Holy Communion on Apr. 30) *Lev. 2 Parents are asked to sign in at the entrance of the Church upon arrival.
  • Mar. 8 – Level 7 Parents / Sponsors / Students Confirmation Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church *Lev. 7 Parents are asked to sign in at the entrance of the Church upon arrival
  • Mar. 15 & Mar. 22 – There will be no Prep Classes as we are closed for Spring Break
  • Mar. 29 – Levels 1 to 7 Prep Program Lenten Mass in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for students only)
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for students only)
  • Apr. 30 – Level 2 First Communion Mass (Tentatively scheduled for the Afternoon and more details are forthcoming)
  • Level 7 2022 Confirmation Mass (currently waiting for approval from the Arch Bishop`s Office, for a date in April)

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

February 14, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we continue to do our best to navigate through the current Covid Situation in the Lower Mainland. Please pay attention to the following:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Feb. 15 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the regular drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm. In an effort to maximize our instruction time, your punctuality during these times will be greatly appreciated)
    • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:  all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios.
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Feb. 15 – Level 2 Parents Meeting in the Church @ 7:05 pm (Topic: First Reconciliation) At least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family is encouraged to attend this important meeting.
  • Mar. 1 – Level 2 First Reconciliation in the Church @ 7:05 pm (At least 1 Parent and their Child are expected to attend this important Sacramental Event, in preparation for First Holy Communion on Apr. 30)
  • Mar. 15 & Mar. 22 – There will be no Prep Classes, as we will be closed for Spring Break
  • Apr. 30 – Level 2 First Communion Mass (Tentatively scheduled for the Afternoon and more details are forthcoming)
  • Level 7 2022 Confirmation Mass (currently waiting for approval from the Archbishop's Office, for a date in April)

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

February 7, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we continue to attempt to navigate through the current Covid Situation in the Lower Mainland. It was so nice to see most of our Students back in their Prep Classes last week. Let us pray that things continue to improve and we can continue to provide our students with “In Person Instruction”. Please pay attention to the following:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Feb. 8 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the regular drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm. In an effort to maximize our instruction time, your punctuality during these times will be greatly appreciated)
  • As per guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and if the child/children present any symptoms, we ask that they play it safe and keep the child/children at home
    • all Parents or Guardians, are to be wearing masks at any time that they are in close contact with any other Prep students (this applies to both indoor and outdoor situations)
    • our staff and students to regularly hand sanitize
    • our staff and students to be mindful of social distancing
  • “Communicating Student Progress Reports” were sent home with the Students on Feb.1. If your Child was absent last week, please ensure that you check their bag for the Report this week.
  • Feb. 15 – Level 2 Parents Meeting in the Church @ 7:05 pm (Topic: First Reconciliation) At least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family is encouraged to attend.
  • Mar. 1 – Level 2 First Reconciliation in the Church @ 7:05 pm (At least 1 Parent and their Child are expected to attend this important Sacramental Event, in preparation for First Holy Communion on Apr. 30)

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

January 26, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we attempt to navigate through this current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland. I am very pleased to announce that the Holy Cross Prep Program will resume “In Person” instruction on February 1, 2022. Please pay attention to the following important details:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes resume on Feb. 1 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the regular drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm. In an effort to maximize our instruction time, your punctuality during these times will be greatly appreciated)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and if the child/children present any symptoms, we ask that they play it safe and keep the child/children at home
    • all Parents or Guardians, are to be wearing masks at any time that they are in close contact with any other Prep students (this applies to both indoor and outdoor situations)
    • our staff and students to regularly hand sanitize
    • our staff and students to be mindful of social distancing
  • “Communicating Student Progress Reports” have all been processed and they will be sent home with the students on February 1st. Please ensure that you check through your Child`s bag for the Report. The document being sent home is for you to keep and there is no need to return it, as we have retained copies of all the Communicating Student Progress Reports in our files. If you have any questions regarding the Report, please contact your Teacher or the Prep Coordinator.
  • Feb. 15 – Level 2 Parents Meeting in the Church @ 7:05 pm (Topic: First Reconciliation) At least 1 Parent from each Level 2 is encouraged to attend.

Let us pray together, that the current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland continues to improve. In closing, I would like to sincerely thank all our families for their cooperation, patience and support over the past three weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

February 17, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we continue to do our best to attempt to navigate through the current Covid Situation in the Lower Mainland. I am very pleased with how well our HC Prep Students have transitioned back to “In Person” instruction. Please pay attention to the following:

  • “In Person” Prep Classes continue on Feb. 22 @ 7 pm (Please drop off your Children at the regular drop off areas by 6:55 pm and kindly be at the same areas for pick up at 7:55 pm.)
  • As per continued guidelines from the Local Health Authorities, we are requiring:
    • all our Students to be wearing masks upon entry to the School Building
    • all our Parents to be going through a daily health check with their child/children and to please keep them at home, if they present any symptoms.
    • all our Parents to be wearing masks, when in contact with groups of Children other than your own, for both indoor and outdoor scenarios.
  • Please notify the Prep Office prior to 6 pm on Tuesdays, if your child will be absent.
  • Feb. 22 – Level 7 Students only Mass Practice in the Church @ 7:05 pm
  • Mar. 1 – Level 2 First Reconciliation in the Church @ 7:05 pm (At least 1 Parent and their Child are expected to attend this important Sacramental Event, in preparation for First Holy Communion on Apr. 30)
  • Mar. 8 – Level 7 Parents / Sponsors / Students Confirmation Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church
  • Mar. 15 & Mar. 22 – There will be no Prep Classes as we are closed for Spring Break
  • Mar. 29 – Levels 1 to 7 Prep Program Lenten Mass in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for students only)
  • Apr. 5 – Level 2 Parents First Communion Meeting in the Church @ 7:05 pm
  • Apr. 12 – Levels 3 to 7 Prep Program Confessions in the Church @ 7:05 pm (for students only)
  • Apr. 30 – Level 2 First Communion Mass (Tentatively scheduled for the Afternoon and more details are forthcoming)
  • Level 7 2022 Confirmation Mass (we are currently waiting for approval from the Arch Bishop`s Office, for a date in April)
  • We are issuing tax receipts for PREP Program families this year and they are available in the foyer of the Church in alphabetical order. The foyer of the Church will be open this weekend during Masses and Tuesday evening if you would like to pick them up.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

January 21, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we attempt to navigate through this current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland. In respect to current guidelines from the Office of the Archdiocese, we will continue with “Remote Learning” for Jan. 25th Prep Classes. Please take note of the following very important information pertaining to postponements and Jan. 25th assignment access:

  • No “In Person” Prep Classes on Jan. 25th
  • As per continued recommendations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver there will be no “in person” instruction on Jan. 25th and our method of instruction for our Prep Program Students will continue to be “Remote Learning”. Our Prep Administration Office will be sending home your Child`s Assignment on Jan. 24th for the Jan. 25th Lesson. These assignments will also be posted on our HC Prep Website, to ensure that all families can access the assignments. Please note that all January assignments can be submitted by the Students to their Teachers when we return to “In Person” classes in February. An update on when we can anticipate a return to “in person” instruction should be issued by the Archdiocese in the next week. If the Remote Learning Model of forwarding instruction appears to be extended into the month of February by the Office of the Archdiocese, please anticipate the Lessons being sent home to be more detailed in nature.
  • “Communicating Student Progress Reports” have all been processed and they will be sent home with the Students, when we are back to “In Person” instruction in February.

I would like to thank you in advance for your careful guidance of your Children as they work through the assignments being sent home on the remote instruction evening of  Jan. 25th. Let us pray together, that the current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland improves and that we can return to “in person” classes very soon. In closing, I would like to kindly remind you to refer to the HC Prep Website for regular postings and updates.

Thank you for your genuine support,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

January 17, 2022

I hope you are doing well as we attempt to navigate through this current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland. Please take note of the following very important information pertaining to postponements and Jan. 18th assignment access:

  • No “In Person” Prep Classes on Jan. 18th
  • As per continued recommendations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver there will be no “in person” instruction on Jan. 18th and our method of instruction for our Prep Program Students will be “Remote Learning”. Our Prep Administration Office will be sending home your Child`s Assignment on Jan. 17 for the Jan. 18 Lesson. These assignments will also be posted on our HC Prep Website, to ensure that all families can access the assignments. Please note that all assignments can be submitted by the Students to their Teachers on Jan. 25, which is the projected tentative return to “in person” classes. An update on when we will return to “in person” instruction should be issued by the Archdiocese in the next week.
  • Jan. 25 – “Communicating Student Progress Reports” will be sent home with the Students, providing we are back to “in person” instruction by that projected date.

I would like to thank you in advance for your careful guidance of your Children as they work through the assignments being sent home on the remote instruction evening of  Jan. 18th. Let us pray together, that the current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland improves and that we can return to “in person” classes very soon. In closing, I would like to kindly remind you to refer to the HC Prep Website for regular postings and updates.

Thank you for your sincere cooperation,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

January 10, 2022

I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Please take note of the following very important information pertaining to postponements and Jan. 11th assignment access:

  • No “In Person” Prep Classes on Jan. 11 & Jan. 18
  • As per recommendations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver there will be no “in person” instruction on Jan. 11th and 18th and our method of instruction for our Prep Program Students for those two dates will be “Remote Learning”. Our Prep Administration Office will be sending home your Child`s Assignment on Jan. 10 for the Jan. 11 Lesson and on Jan. 17 for the Jan.18 Lesson. These assignments will also be posted on our HC Prep Website, to ensure that all families can access the assignments. Please note that all assignments can be submitted by the Students to their Teachers on Jan. 25, which is the projected return to “in person” classes.
  • Instructions for Remote Learning can be found on the website under the "Remote Learning" tab in the header menu.
  • Jan. 11 – Level 7 Parents/ Students/Sponsors Confirmation Meeting has been “postponed” to a future date to be determined
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass has been “postponed” to a future date to be determined
  • Jan. 25 – “Communicating Student Progress Reports” will be sent home with the Students, providing we are back to “in person” instruction by that projected date.

I would like to thank you in advance for your careful guidance of your Children as they work through the assignments being sent home on the remote instruction evenings of Jan. 11th and Jan. 18th. Let us pray together, that the current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland improves and that we can return to “in person” classes by January 25th. In closing, I would like to kindly remind you to refer to the HC Prep Website for regular postings and updates.

Thank you for your sincere cooperation,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

January 4, 2022

I hope you all had a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas break. Please take note of the following very important information:

  • As per recommendations from the Archdiocese of Vancouver there will be no “in person” instruction on Jan. 11th and 18th and our method of instruction for our Prep Program Students for those two dates will be “Remote Learning”. Our Prep Administration Office will be sending home your Child`s Assignment on Jan. 10 for the Jan. 11 Lesson and on Jan. 17 for the Jan.18 Lesson. These assignments will also be posted on our HC Prep Website, to ensure that all families can access the assignments. Please note that all assignments can be submitted by the Students to their Teachers on Jan. 25, which is the projected return to “in person” classes.
  • Jan. 11 – Level 7 Parents/ Students/Sponsors Confirmation Meeting has been “postponed” to a future date to be determined
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass has been “postponed” to a future date to be determined
  • Jan. 25 – “Communicating Student Progress Reports” will be sent home with the Students, providing we are back to “in person” instruction by that projected date.

I would like to thank you in advance for your careful guidance of your Children as they work through the assignments being sent home on the remote instruction evenings of Jan. 11th and Jan. 18th. Let us pray together, that the current Covid situation in the Lower Mainland improves and that we can return to “in person” classes by the projected date of January 25th. In closing, I would like to kindly remind you to refer to the HC Prep Website for regular postings and updates.

Wishing you all the very best in 2022,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

December 6, 2021

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • A kind reminder to all our Parents “to continue” to be mindful of “Social Distancing & Wearing Masks”, when you are going to be in close contact with groups of Parents or Students during pick-up and drop-off times. This will only help us as we work together in keeping our Prep Facility safe for everyone.
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break
  • Dec. 7 - All of our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm (due to Health & Safety Restrictions, this Mass will be limited to Students only) *If you happen to arrive a few minutes late, please make sure you bring your Child to the Church.
  • Jan. 11 – Prep Classes start up again after Christmas Break @ 7 pm
  • Jan. 11 – Level 7 Parents/ Students/Sponsors Confirmation Meeting in the Church at 7 pm. At least one Parent, the Sponsor and the Child is expected to attend. If the Sponsor is out of town, the Parent can act as a Proxy. (Please ensure that you attend this important meeting) 
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass in the Church at 10 am.
  • Jan. 25 – “Communicating Student Progress Reports” will be sent home.

I would like to extend my very best to all our Prep Families for the Christmas Season and express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your continued support and cooperation.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

November 29, 2021

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • A kind reminder to all our Parents to be mindful of “Social Distancing & Wearing Masks”, when you are going to be in close contact with groups of Parents or Students during pick-up and drop-off times. This will only help us as we work together in keeping our Prep Facility safe for everyone.
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break
  • Dec. 7 - All of our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm (due to Health & Safety Restrictions, this Mass will be limited to Students only)
  • Jan. 11 – Prep Classes start up again after Christmas Break @ 7 pm
  • Jan. 11 – Level 7 Parents/ Students/Sponsors Confirmation Meeting in the Church at 7 pm. At least one Parent, the Sponsor and the Child is expected to attend. If the Sponsor is out of town, the Parent can act as a Proxy.
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass in the Church at 10 am.
  • Jan. 25 – “Communicating Student Progress Reports” will be sent home.

As we enter the very special season of Christmas, please check your Child`s bag tomorrow for the Annual Archdiocesan Advent Calendar, which is being provided by your Prep Program.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

November 22, 2021

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • With the onset of Winter and Rainy weather conditions, please remember to drive with due care and attention during Drop-off and Pick-up times in our Parking Lot. Your cooperation thus far in this regard, has been much appreciated.
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break
  • Dec. 7 - All our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm
  • Jan. 11 – Prep Classes start up again after Christmas Break @ 7 pm
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass in the Church at 10 am.

A very special thank you to all our Students and Parents for their positive attitude towards all aspects of the HC Prep Program thus far!

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

November 15, 2021

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • On Nov.13 our Level 7 Prep Students and Gr. 7 School Students participated in our First Annual Holy Cross Parish Spirit Day Retreat. I would like to congratulate all our Students for their positive spirit and attitude throughout the day. Also, I would like to express my gratitude to the Educational Staffs of both the Prep and School Programs for their leadership and organization throughout the day.
  • On Nov. 14 our Level 2 Prep Students and Gr. 2 School Students participated in their First Communion Enrollment Mass. A very special thank you to our Students, Teachers and Priests for making this day so special and memorable.
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break
  • Dec. 7 - All our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm
  • Jan. 11 – Prep Classes start up again after Christmas Break @ 7 pm
  • Jan. 16 – Level 2 Students First Communion Preparatory Mass in the Church at 10 am.

A very special thank you to all the families who continue to make an effort to bring their children to Mass on Sundays. It was such a positive experience to see so many of our Prep Families in the Church again over the past weekend. Attending Masses only further enhances your Child`s spiritual development.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

November 8, 2021

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • Nov. 9 – Level 4, 5, 6, & 7 Reconciliation in the Church from 7 to 7:55 pm (The Confessions are for Students only and all Children in these Levels are encouraged to attend on this evening, as we start the process of preparing for the upcoming Advent Season)
  • Nov. 13 – Level 7 First Annual Spirit Day Retreat in the Holy Cross Gymnasium and Church from 12:15 to 4:15 pm (All our Level Students are expected to attend and each participant will receive a Retreat T-Shirt and a Pizza Lunch)
  • Nov. 14 – Level 2 First Communion Enrollment Mass @ 10 am in the Church (All Level 2 Students and at least 1 Parent are encouraged to attend)
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break
  • Dec. 7 - All our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm
  • Jan. 11 – Prep Classes start up again after Christmas Break @ 7 pm

A very special thank you to all the families who continue to make a concerted effort to inform us when your Child/Children will be absent from Prep. It is most beneficial when we are notified before 6 pm on Tuesday Nights. Also kindly note, that only absentees with a notification are considered excused absences.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

November 1, 2021

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. Please take note of the following important information:

  • Nov. 2 – Level 2 First Communion Parents Meeting @ 7:05 pm in the Church (At least 1 Parent from each Level 2 Family should plant to attend this meeting)
  • Nov. 9 – Level 4, 5, 6, & 7 Reconciliation in the Church from 7 to 7:55 pm (The Confessions are for Students only and all Children in these Levels are encouraged to attend on this evening, as we start the process of preparing for the upcoming Advent Season)
  • Nov. 13 – Level 7 First Annual Spirit Day Retreat in the Holy Cross Gymnasium and Church from 12:15 to 4:15 pm (All our Level Students are expected to attend and each participant will receive a Retreat T-Shirt and a Pizza Lunch)
  • Nov. 14 – Level 2 First Communion Enrollment Mass @ 10 am in the Church (All Level 2 Students and at least 1 Parent are encouraged to attend)
  • Dec. 7 – Last Day of Prep Classes before Christmas Break (All our Students will participate in an Advent Mass in the Church on this evening from 7:05 to 7:55 pm)

A very special thank you to all the families who continue to make a concerted effort to be punctual at drop-off and pick-up times on Tuesday Evenings.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,

Dino Alberti

HC Prep Coordinator

October 25, 2021

Good Afternoon Everyone,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Please take note of the the following information:
  • Our special congratulations go out to the Level 3 Students, who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday. A sincere thank you also goes out to Mrs. Teresa Sorace, Mrs. Anna Baruffa, Mrs. Jessica Bermudez-Colmont, Miss Rosaria Malsegna, Father Chris and Father Thomas, for all their assistance in making this Sacramental Celebration so memorable for our PREP Children. (Each Child will receive a copy of the Group Photo in approximately 2 weeks.)
  • Thank you to all our Families, who have been making a diligent effort to regularly attend our Prep Classes.(The Spiritual Development of our Students is our main focus and regular attendance at our Tuesday Night Lessons only helps to foster this development.)
  • Also my gratitude goes out to all our Families, who have taken the time to inform us in advance, if any of their Children will be absent due to illness or other circumstances.
  • A final thankyou goes out to the Families who have made a concentrated effort to be punctual at pick-up and drop-off times.
  • Our Level 7 Students will be participating in the First Annual Holy Cross Spirit Retreat on Nov. 13, from 12:15 to 4:15 pm in our Gym and Church
  • Level 2 Parents First Communion Enrolment Meeting on Nov. 2 at. 7:05pm in the Church (at least 1 Parent from each family should plan to attend this meeting in preparation for The First Holy Communion Sacramental Celebration on April 30, 2022).
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night,
Mr. Dino Alberti

October 18, 2021

Good Evening Everyone,
 
I hope you all had a nice weekend. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the Staff of the Prep Program for their hard work in getting our Classes off to a great start this year. A further note of thanks also goes out to the Parents of the Prep Community for their continued cooperation and support of our program initiatives. Please pay attention to the following details:
  • All Students and Staff must continue to wear masks while in the School Buildings.
  • All Students are expected to be dropped off in the "Drop-off Areas", by 6:55 pm.
  • Level 3 Students only will participate in our  Reconciliation Service and First Communion Meeting at 7 pm in the Church. Parents will drop off their Children in the designated area and then at least one Parent from each Family will proceed to the Church at 7 pm and sit in preassigned pews. The Children will join their Parents shortly afterwards. Details of the First Communion Service on Saturday on Oct. 23 at 1pm will be presented and the Communion Gowns will be distributed. (It is important that at least one Parent from each Family attends this meeting from 7 to 8 pm)
  • Level 7 Students are kindly reminded to complete and return their Spirit Day Retreat Form.
 
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night, 
 
Dino Alberti 
Prep Coordinator 

October 12, 2021

Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Please take note of the following information:

  • Classes from Level 1 to Level 7 are all in Session tonight. Please ensure that your Child is at the designated drop area by no later than 6:55 pm.
  • In accordance with current Health Orders all Students and Staff from Level 1 to Level 7 must wear masks in the School buildings.
  • Current Level 3 Students, who fully completed Level 2 last year, will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Oct. 23 at 1 pm. (Reconciliation for this group will take place on Oct. 19 at 7pm. All details of the Oct. 23 First Communion Mass will be reviewed on this evening.)
  • Level 7 First Annual Spirit Retreat will take place on Nov. 13 from 12:15 to 4:15 pm. (Further details are forthcoming)
  • If your Child will be absent, please send us an email prior to the start of their class on that evening.
     
    Looking forward to another wonderful evening of HC Prep,

    Dino Alberti
    HC Prep Coordinator

October 4, 2021

I hope you all had a nice weekend. Please be reminded of the following details...
  • As per the latest Provincial Health Officer order, masks must now be worn by all students from Level 1 to Level 7 during PREP classes.
  • Registration for the PREP Program is now closed and families with outstanding cheques and registration documents must bring them in by October 5.
  • Communion for Level 3 students (last year's Level 2 class) will be held on October 23 at 1:00pm in the Church. More details forthcoming.
Looking forward to another wonderful evening of PREP tomorrow night,
Mr. Dino Alberti
PREP Coordinator

P.S. Please remember to send us a note if your child will be absent in the evening.

September 27, 2021

Thank you for making our first evening of PREP so rewarding last week. Please remember to be here by no later than 6:55pm tomorrow night and to walk your children to the designated drop-off areas. Please note that any outstanding cheques or forms can be given to the teacher at this time or also during pick-up time. Finally, kindly understand that further registrations to our PREP Program will be no longer accepted after September 29th.

Looking forward to another wonderful evening,

Dino Alberti
PREP Coordinator

P.S. Please remember to send us a note if your child will be absent in the evening.

September 14, 2021

Welcome back! Please take note of the following details…

PREP Programming will begin on September 21 at 7:00pm. Please note that instruction will be in-person only this year (no online instruction offered). Classes are filling up and it is strongly recommended that you download the registration form on the website and submit it in complete form as soon as possible as it is now past the due date. COVID-19 Protocols will be in line with all current BC School Guidelines.

Please pay attention to the following important details...

  • Students are asked to arrive at Holy Cross at 6:50pm.
  • In adherence with new COVID-19 Regulations, all of our classes will no longer be gathering in the Gym at the start of the evening
  • Level 1 & 2 are asked to meet their teachers at the side church entrance under the covered area outside of the parish office.
  • Level 3, 4, & 5 are asked to meet their teachers in the Gymnasium.
  • Level 6 & 7 will be asked to meet their teachers in the back parking lot under the covered area outside of the Gym kitchen.
  • It is very important that parents walk their children to these designated areas and be there at 8:00pm to pick them up in the same areas and walk them back to their cars. This will be an expectation for the first few months in an effort to establish safe protocols. 
  • In further adherence with COVID-19 regulations, parents are no longer permitted to be waiting in the school building during PREP classes.
  • Students from Level 4-7 are required to wear masks upon entering the building.
  • Students from Level 1-3 are encouraged to wear masks upon entering the building.
  • Please note that all of our staff will be wearing masks during all instruction. Kindly be advised that the school will be cleaned thoroughly before and after PREP classes.
  • Hand washing and sanitizing will be strongly encouraged amongst students by all of our staff. Ample supply of hand sanitizer will be provided in all classrooms.
  • All other COVID-19 guidelines are listed on the BC Government Website.

On September 21st, atleast one Parent from each family is asked to attend a General Information Meeting in the Church at 7:05pm. The meeting will run for approximately 45 minutes. Please understand that anyone attending this meeting must wear a mask. All of our students will be attending regular classes on this evening. Students will be receiving their workbooks on this evening and are only required to bring a pen and pencil. Teachers will send home a notice for what student supplies will be required going forward and this year we will strongly remind our students not to share supplies.

On September 28th, all of our students are being asked to be dropped off at their designated areas and will then proceed to the church for a student assembly, blessing from Father Tomas, and general information meeting. Students can be picked up from their designated areas at 8:00pm.

We are kindly asking that you adhere to the basic COVID-19 students protocols as we embark on our new in-person programming for Holy Cross PREP.

Please understand that the students in the Sacrament years of Grade 2 and Grade 7 will be eligible for the Sacrament upon completion of the entire year program (students entering at a later date than the start may not be eligible to receive the sacrament).

Also note that PREP Students who completed Last years LEVEL 2 Program (currently LEVEL 3 Students) will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, October 23. More details on this event are forthcoming.

Updates for October will be coming shortly.

Your kind attention to the above information is sincerely appreciated,

Mr. Dino Alberti

PREP Coordinator

August 26, 2021

Welcome back! Please take note of the following details…

PREP Programming will begin on September 21. Please note that instruction will be in-person only this year (no online instruction offered). Classes are filling up and it is strongly recommended that you download the registration form on the website and submit it in complete form by September 10. COVID-19 Protocols will be in line with all current BC School Guidelines. More details to follow.

Please understand that the students in the Sacrament years of Grade 2 and Grade 7 will be eligible for the Sacrament upon completion of the entire year program (students entering at a later date than the start may not be eligible to receive the sacrament).

Also note that PREP Students who completed Last years LEVEL 2 Program (currently LEVEL 3 Students) will be receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, October 23. More details on this event are forthcoming.