Programs

The RITE OF BAPTISM takes place fortnightly; Saturday at 12.00 noon and Sunday at 2.00pm

 

The January 2012 dates will be as follows:

Saturday 28th at 12 noon and Sunday 29th at 2pm.

Catechism Sessions for Parents:

Sunday 8th, 15th and 22nd January, from 4 to 5pm at St. Benet's Church.

The third session must be attended by both the parents and Godparents of the child /children who will be baptised.

 

Adult Baptism and /or Reception into the Catholic Church – RCIA

 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those wishing to become Catholics or are enquiring about the Catholic Faith, meet every Thursday at the Church at 8.00pm. Please come and join us in our exploration of our Faith.

The next RCIA session will resume on Thursday the 12th of January, from 8pm to 9.30pm at St. Benet's Church.

 

The Eucharist

 

First Holy Communion

Applicants for the Parish First Holy Communion programme should be in Year 3 of Junior School or above, and be regularly attending mass in the parish. The commencement of the programme is announced in the Newsletter (Normally in September). If you have a child who will be 8 years old next year and would like to receive the first Holy Communion, please register them for the Programme.

 

Confirmation Programme

 

For teenagers who have made their first Holy Communion and confession. Registration for the Confirmation programme is announced every year in the Parish Newsletter. This programme is for those who are about to enter into Year 9 in secondary schools.

Adults who have not been confirmed should speak to the Parish Priest.

Comfirmation 2011 - 12

 Confirmation catechism classes will resume on Friday 13th January 2012 at 7.00pm at St Paul's Church.

 

Matrimony

 

Marriage Preparation

Couples must give at least six months notice to the priest. They also require to take part in a marriage preparation programme. Information about the programme will be given to you by the priest. Contact the Parish priest for details.

 

Holy Orders

 

If you feel that God might be calling you to the Priesthood or Religious Life, please contact Rev. Fr. Richard Diala, C.M. and Sr Christina. Alternatively contact the Diocesan Vocations Director.

 

 

The Co-ordinator of Vocations Promotion

c/o Archbishop’s House, 150 St George’s Road, London SE1 6HX

or email: info@southwarkvocations.com

 

 

Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion at Home

Contact Fr. Richard Diala if you or one of your household at home or has become housebound. Fr. Richard Diala, C.M. or one of the Eucharistic ministers will bring you communion to the sick regularly. Let us know also if you are in hospital or hospice.