Information for Confirmation 2024

It is hoped that Bishop David will once again will administer the sacrament of Confirmation in 2024. Bishop David has booked Tuesday 6th February at 6pm, as the date for confirmation of children next year. If you have any queries contact Fr. Neil on (01213512161) or fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk

This year there will be a series of lessons from October to February  immediately prior to the Confirmation itself on 6th February 2024 These lessons will be led by parish catechists and they will take place monthly, on Saturday mornings of each month for two hours, from 8.30am (prompt start) until after the 10am Mass on the following dates: 4th November 2023, 25th November 2023,  9th December 2023, 13th January 2024 and 3rd February 2024. In these sessions instruction will be given in the following topic areas:

  • A base line assessment and introduction to a project on their chosen saint.
  • What Catholics believe – doctrines & creeds.
  • The Sacraments – the seven sacraments in two sessions.
  • Prayer – how, when, why.
  • How Catholics live – how our faith impacts on our life choices.

Candidates will be expected to attend all sessions and the mass each Saturday. Parents will be most welcome to the Mass. They will be expected to complete the project before end of January and make their confession before the 6th February 2024. Instruction will take place in the Church Hall for all the above sessions. (08.30 – 09.55). Please include a passport sized photograph of your child  with the basic information form, so that your child can be included on the display boards in church (return asap).

If you have any queries contact Fr. Neil on (01213512161) or fr.neil.bayliss@rcaob.org.uk