Dates for Confirmation Course 2022
All sessions will begin in the Pastoral Centre at 4:30pm, please be punctual, and finish in time for 6:30pm mass.
Session | Date | Theme |
1 | 19th September 2021 | The Search for Happiness |
2 | 3rd October 2021 | The Existence of God |
3 | 10th October 2021 | Who is Jesus? |
4 | 17th October 2021 | The Power of Prayer |
5 | 7th November 2021 | Prayer -different ways to Pray |
6 | 14th November 2021 | Finding True Freedom |
7 | 21st November 2021 | Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation |
8 | 28th November 2021 | Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit |
December 12th 2021 Service of Reconciliation (time to be confirmed) | ||
7-9th January 2022 – RETREAT at WALSINGHAM HOUSE | ||
9 | 16th January 2022 | Forgiveness, Healing and Mission |
10 | 23rd January 2022 | The Christian Vocations |
11 | 30th January 2022 | The Holy Eucharist |
12 | 6th February 2022 | Rehearsal |
Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Alan evening of Friday 11th February 2022
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Regular attendance at weekly mass is an expectation of this preparation course. Please remember to bring your Candidate Record with you so that a catechist or Priest can sign it.
Compulsory Retreat
Please note that it has been necessary to move the Retreat at Walsingham House to 7th -9th January 2022. We will leave from the Pastoral Centre on Friday evening, having eaten together. We will return Sunday afternoon. The cost of the Retreat will be £120, which includes transport, full board and snacks, two nights’ accommodation, and all activities over the weekend. It will be necessary to complete permission and health forms for Walsingham House.