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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Do you want to experience the Church More Deeply?
If you feel a desire to grow closer to Jesus, understand the teach1ngs of the Church, and fully participate in the life of the Catholic community, we warmly invite you to RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). RCIA Is the Church's pathway for adults seeking to enter more fully into the Catholic faith or to deepen their faith. It prepares participants for Baptism, Profession of Faith, Confirmation, or Eucharist, depending on each person's situation. It is intended for:
• Adults who have not been baptised • Christians from other traditions seeking full communion with the Catholic Church • Catholics who have not yet received Confirmation or Eucharist • anyone desiring a deeper encounter with the Church and its life.
RCIA is a supportive and personal journey: learning to know Jesus more deeply, discovering the richness of the Catholic faith, and growing as a disciple in community.
Schedule
Introduction Session: 9th December 2025
RCIA consists of three 12-week terms: • Winter: 13th January - 24th March 2026 • Spring: 14th April - 30th June 2026 • Autumn: 14th September - 8th December 2026
Further Stages in 2027 • an additional winter section • Lent 2027 as immediate preparation for Baptism or Reception into the Church • mystagogical catechesis in spring 2027, to deepen the experience of the sacraments received.
If you are interested in joining RCIA, please send us an email [email protected], and we will provide you with a link to the registration form. Even if you have not participated in Alpha or other parish programs, RCIA is open to all adults who wish to grow in faith and fully embrace the life of the Church.
Invitation to Weekly Parish Community Gatherings Over Coffee and Tea
We warmly invite you to join our weekly parish community gatherings over coffee and tea, held after the Sunday 9:30am Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, enjoy fellowship, and strengthen our bonds within the community.
If you are interested in helping organize these gatherings on a rotating basis, please send us an email [email protected] Together, we can create a welcoming space where everyone feels at home. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
The Rosary
The Rosary will be recited at 11.30am Monday to Thursday. If you would like to volunteer to lead the Rosary please contact Br Piotr. All are welcome to join in.
The prayers that compose the Rosary are arranged in sets of ten Hail Marys, called "decades". Each decade is preceded by one Lord's Prayer, and traditionally followed by one Glory Be.
Usually, five decades are recited in a session. Each decade provides an opportunity to meditate on one of the Mysteries of the Rosary, which recall events in the lives of Jesus Christ and his mother Mary.
Wikipedia contains a series on the Rosary of the Catholic Church available via this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosary
St Francis Holy Hour
We will be meeting weekly for a Holy Hour to pray, to reflect and to share. We pray for our parish and our country in the sacramental presence of our Lord. We reflect on inspired readings and most of all on God’s Word. We share our thoughts and life experiences as Christian brothers and sisters. You are more than welcome to join in weekly, or bi-weekly or just once in a while when you can make it on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. in the Church (Entry via the green door at the left hand side of the Church).
If you have questions call 01244 351331. See you there!
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