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Sacraments
The Sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion are the Sacraments of Initiation because all three are necessary to become a full member of the Christian community. We are bonded and immersed in Christ.
Baptism is a re-birth of the individual into sharing the life of Christ. According to Church tradition, set free from sin, the baptised now becomes part of God’s family.
To carry on Christ’s mission in the world, the Christian needs the gifts of the Holy Spirit that filled Christ in his lifetime. These are bestowed through Confirmation.
The daily living of the gospel is not possible alone. It must be done in union with the whole Body of Christ and relying on the nourishment that God gives. First Communion introduces you to the Eucharist, which especially among its liturgical celebrations is the ‘summit and source of the Church’s life’.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults aged 18+ who wish to be received into the RC Church at Easter 2026 are invited to attend a series of four RCIA meetings. The meetings will start during Lent 2026; and will take place at 7:00pm at St Richard’s in the St John Rigby Centre.
Please contact Fr Kenny or the Parish Office if you wish to sign up for the RCIA meetings.
Candidates will be received into the church at the Easter Vigil Mass at St Mary’s Church, on Saturday 4th April.
For more details please speak with Fr Kenny at the first meeting.
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