Baptism Confirmation and Reception into the Church
If you are thinking of getting baptised, or would like to become a Catholic, please contact Father Peter to make an appointment.
The parish runs a course for those who would like to know more about the Catholic faith. It covers questions such as:
What is God like?
What is the purpose of prayer?
Who was Jesus?
What is the meaning of the resurrection?
Why is the Virgin Mary so important to Catholics?
How do you understand the Bible?
What is the Church?
What are the sacraments?
How do you know what is right and wrong?
What happens after death?
Why is the pope important?
What are saints for?
Are all religions ways to God?
Adult Confirmation
The Parish runs an adult Confirmaiton course which is ideal for those preparing for marriage and who were not confirmed as teenagers. Every Catholic who wishes to marry abroad, including Ireland has to be confirmed. The next course begins on 14th September with the Sacrament being administered on Sunday 14th February 2010. There will a second course commencing on 1st March 2010 with the Sacrament being administered on Sunday 20th June 2010.
Christian Formation
Autumn 2009
Your Kingdom Come
Introduction to Catholic Social Justice. Tuesday starting on 13th October for five weeks at 12.15 pm until 12.50 pm. The talks will take place in the Presbytery.
'Caritas in Veritate'
Explanation and commentry on the Pope's latest encyclical. Thursdays 1st, 8th and 15th October at 6.30 pm in the Church.
Spring 2010
Lenten Course. Tuesdays in March starting on 3rd March for five weeks at 12.15 pm until 12.50 pm. The talks will take place in the Presbytery.
Summer 2010
To be announced.