OUR LADY OF LOURDES
BAPTISM
We wish to welcome your child to the parish community just as a family welcomes a new baby. At least one parent must be a baptised Catholic and parents need to follow a short preparation course over 2 sessions. Dates of forthcoming preparation session dates can be found in the newsletter or contact Fr Emeka for more information
Adults who wish to be baptised or received into full communion with the Catholic Church should join our parish RCIA programme leading up to Easter.
EUCHARIST
This sacraments is celebrated annually for children in at least year 3 at junior school. The preparation programme contains approximately 10 sessions between September and July and involves mainly small groups of children working with catechists whilst parents attend a large group session separately
Details about the next course will be in the newsletter when confirmed.
For adult first communion see the RCIA page.
CONFIRMATION
The sacrament of Confirmation is generally celebrated annually and follows a preparation programme of around 10 sessions including a full day’s retreat.
Candidates should be at least 13 years old by the date of Confirmation, or in year 8 at secondary school. The programme reviews the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation set in the context of ‘Living our Faith’.
Details about the next course will be in the newsletter when confirmed.
For adult confirmation see the RCIA page.
RECONCILIATION
Weekly Reconciliation - Saturday 9:30 am - 10:00am
OR Contact Fr Emeka to arrange an alternative time
This sacrament is celebrated as part of the Eucharist programme annually for children in at least year 3 at junior school. The preparation programme contains approximately 10 sessions on a Saturday morning between September and July and involves mainly small groups of children working with catechists whilst parents attend a large group session separately
For adult reconciliation see the RCIA page.
MARRIAGE
The Sacrament of Marriage is by arrangement with the Parish Priest and details of the preparation programme are available on request.
Usaully at least 6 months notice is required.
Contact Father Emeka on 02088575006 or lee@rcaos.org.uk or speak with him after Mass for more information
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you or a member of your family wishes to receive the sacrament of the sick please contact Father Emeka to arrange a time.
Parishioners who are housebound or ill and unable to attend Sunday Mass, and wish to receive Holy Communion at home, please advise Father Emeka who will make arrangements.