Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament is for those affected by sickness or old age including those facing a serious operation.
It is given in the church on the First Friday of March, June, Sept and Dec at the 10.00 am Mass
About those dates the priests visit the homes and rest homes of those who can not come to the church. In cases of sudden serious illness, call Father at any time.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated by appointment.
To arrange for a baptism, please phone the parish office.
All parents are requested to come and talk to the priest before hand.
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Marriage
Couples wishing to marry in ‘Our Lady Of Lourdes’ church should contact the Parish Priest as soon as possible and before setting a date for the wedding.
It is a requirement that couple wishing to marry in the Catholic Church undertake a Pre-Marriage Course. Couples need to enrol for the course at least six months prior to the wedding day.
Enquire about the course on the Diocesan Website
RCIA/RCIC
CATHECISTS, RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult – Is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism who are above the age of infant Baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of catholic beliefs and practices. RCIA is an intense preparation program that takes the candidates through several stages. Start in about Augustus until Pentecost the year following.
1/ Period of enquiry: candidates are encouraged to ask about the Church faith. Also known as the pre catechumenate.
2/ Period of the Catechumenate: in this period Catechumens and candidates with help of catechist and sponsors, strive to deepen their faith for the Rite of Election
3/ Period of Purification and Enlightenment: this is usually during Lent a time of reflection in preparation for the celebration of full initiation at the Easter Vigil
4/ Post Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogia: Period between Easter and Pentecost Introduction to the Christian way of living within the community.
This basic process applies to adults and older children, with young children going through an adapted version sometimes referred to as the Rite of Christian initiation of Children.
RCI Catechist: Lyn Smith
Sacrament of Initiation
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First Reconciliation
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Confirmation
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First Holy Communion
The Sacraments of Initiation are administered each year around April, May and June.