Baptism

If you would like to arrange a Baptism, please contact the priest Tel: 716711.

First Holy Communion & Reconciliation

A group of volunteers Catechist prepare the children for First Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The preparation is carried out in 3 parts:

9.15 am Mass each month (January - June)
Hour long sessions with catechists in groups of 6-8 children.
Homework and reinforcement at home with parents.

For more information please contact the priest on Tel: 716711or e-mail Mrs Domittile Johnson.

Confirmation

Following the Diocesan Programme, those who have completed their fourteenth year (usually year 9 at school) are confirmed by the Bishop after a preparation programme organised by the Parish Catechists, Clare McKinley.
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2011 Confirmation sessions will be starting in January for all young people in Year 10. The sessions will be on a Sunday evening with the Confirmation being on 22nd May, 3pm at Worth Abbey. If you would like to be confirmed, please fill in a form located in the church porch and hand this to Fr. Paul before the 19th December.

RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Previously run under the title “Journey in faith” – this is a process whereby those interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith can attend weekly sessions in small groups to explore the faith in a systematic way.

They currently run on Monday evenings from 7.45-9.45 in the St Joan’s centre, weekly except during the school holidays.

Through the year, the core teaching of the Church is presented in an informal setting, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, to reflect, discuss and pray about what is covered. For some people this is a journey that leads to baptism or being received into full communion with the Church, if already baptised. Some Catholics join the group because they missed out on Confirmation. Others come because they wish to know more about the Catholic Church and some make the decision not to join. Whatever the reason, all are welcome to come along.

If you are interested in coming along either because you wish to become a Catholic, wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, or just would like to know more, please get in touch with Carol Harnett the coordinator, or Fr Paul Jennings (parish priest). Click here for the autumn 2011 RCIA programme.

Engaged Encounter

Weekends designed to give engaged couples the opportunity to talk honestly about their attitudes to many subjects that may affect their relationship. It is strongly suggested that couples wishing to marry attend one of these courses as part of their preparation for marriage.

For details please e-mail

Marriage Encounter

This is a group of people in the Catholic Church who believe that marriage is a wonderful vocation. We present weekends for married couples that show this through personal examples. By going on such a weekend, any couple can take responsibility for what is happening in their lives and develop or renew the joy available to them.

If you would like to consider going on such a weekend please e-mail.

Marriage Care

"Helping to create and sustain healthy relationships into the 21st century".

Marriage Care is a national charity whose aim is to support marriage at all stages of its development but especially in times of difficulty. At its heart is relationship counseling, with other, complementary services radiating from it.

Marriage Care accepts and welcomes everyone who might benefit from the skills and insights it has to offer. This includes agencies who provide pastoral and practical care in the community, as well as clients who seek help from us, either as an independent person or as a couple.

Our counselors are located countrywide and locally in Aldershot, Woking, Guildford and Reading. Go to www.marriagecare.org.uk

The Aldershot telephone No. is 0800 389 3801.

Marriage Care NATIONAL HELPLINE is open Monday to Friday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Tel: 0845 660 6000