The Sacraments

The Sacrament of Baptism

Baptisms normally take place on Sundays at one of the four churches. If you wish, Baptisms can take place during the Mass. Please contact Fr Gribben or the Parish Office to discuss arrangements. We now have a Baptism Preparation programme where the Sacrament is explained and the candidates and their families prepare for the sacrament.

This year, 2017, there are a number of adults who are embarking on a preparation programme. There will be a course of instruction, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Details are available from the Parish Office.

The Sacrament of Confirmation

This takes place in Yr 6 (ages 10-12). If anyone would like to be confirmed please contact Fr Gribben or the Parish Office

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

First Holy Communion will take place on or near the feast of Corpus Christi. Preparation programmes for First Confessions and First Holy Communions have been prepared and given to all families involved in this year’s programme.

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession)

Following the reorganisation of week-day mass times, with effect from January 2017, the times of Confessions will be:

St Mary’s	Saturday	11:00am to 12 noon 4:45pm to 5:15pm
St. Columba’s	Tuesday	Immediately after 9:15am Mass
Holy Family	Wednesday	Immediately after 9:15am Mass
Sacred Heart	Thursday	Immediately after 9:15am Mass

Alternatively, Confessions can be arranged by appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the priests or the Parish Office (see the Contact Us Page for numbers)

Please Note – there are no longer confessions on Saturday mornings at Sacred Heart church

The Sacrament of Anointing

By appointment.
The Hospital Chaplaincy is now shared between Fr Gribben and Fr Ajish. Their contact details are on the Contact Us page. In an emergency, the hospital staff can ‘bleep’ the on-call Chaplain.

The sacrament of Matrimony

By appointment. Please contact Fr Gribben or the Parish Office

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

If you feel called to the religious life, to the diaconate, or to the priesthood, please have a word with our parish priest.