Sacrament of Baptism

Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on Baptism

 

 

 

Sacrament of Penance and Reconcilliation

Those who approach the Sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on Penance & Reconcilliation

 

 

 

Sacrament of Holy Communion

First Holy Communion is celebrated in the early months of summer. Children attend Little Church from Advent and have joint preparation in our primary school. Arrangements can always be made to accommodate children who attend other schools.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on The Eucharist

 

 

 

Sacrament of the Confirmation

Application must be made to the Parish Priest, including a copy of the individual's Baptism certificate. Baptised Catholics aged eleven and over are eligible.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on Confirmation

 

 

 

Sacrament of Matrimony

Those wishing to marry should contact the Parish Priest at their soonest convenience.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on Matrimony

 

 

 

Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick

The Parish sick are anointed at Easter and throughout the year. Requests should be made to the Parish Priest or any representative of the church.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on The Annointing of the Sick

 

 

 

Sacrament of Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry.

 

 

Adobe PDF document from 'The Catechism of The Roman Catholic Church' on Holy Orders