The Sacraments


Confirmation is a key moment in the life of a young Catholic. It is now that the responsibility of following Christ is publicly acknowledged by the individual for the first time. More >>

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process adopted by the Diocese by which adults gradually become members of the Catholic Church.   Each year we welcome many into the our Community through the RCIA. More >>.

Marriage Couples who choose to marry in the parish benefit our marriage preparation programme, devised by married couples, and which explores all aspects of a married relationship.  It's a four or five night programme.  Contact the presbytery for more

Baptism Parents who are bringing their first child for Baptism are asked to attend a short preparatory course. Baptisms are on Sundays at 1pm, or at your request during a Sunday Mass.  Courses are run in the parish by Geoff & Marion Miller or by Anne & Vincent Cosimini.  For details of the next course, please telephone the presbytery on 853585.

1st Holy Communion (The Eucharist) Children are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion within the Parish. Children in Year 3 or above are invited to apply at the beginning of the academic year. The programme begins in October with the children preparing for their First Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent. First Communion preparation then begins in the New Year and these take place in June. Application forms are available at the back of the Church (or you can download a copy here) and should be returned by 30th September 2008 to the Presbytery.

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