Catechetics
Lead Catechist
Ms Margaret Hulme
Please contact Margaret in the first instance for any general enquiries with regards to any of our Sacramental Programmes.
Baptism
The Rector
For parents seeking baptism for their child(ren) please contact the Parish office (Spanishplace@sjrcc.org.uk) in the first instance in order to arrange an appointment with the Rector.
First Reconciliation & Holy Communion 2021
Classes for the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2021 have now commenced.
Click here to view Schedule of Classes
Registration for First Holy Communion 2022 will commence in September 2021. Candidates need to be in School Year 3 – aged at least 7 years, in order to be registered.
Dates for both First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be confirmed
as soon as we have further information.
Confirmation 2021
Classes for the celebration of Confirmation 2021 have now commenced.
Registration for Confirmation 2022 will commence in September 2021.
Teenagers need to be in School Year 9 – aged at least 14 years in order to be registered.
Please click here to read or print the Confirmation Programme 2021
The date for this year’s Confirmation will be confirmed as soon as we have further information.
Confirmation Candidates will also need their Sponsor to complete the Sponsor Form.
This form will be requested by the Catechist during the Confirmation Programme and needs to be returned before Confirmation.
Catechetical Classes 2021 – Virtual Teaching
Because of the current Pandemic, First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes are being taught via Zoom. Please find below a sample zoom agreement we ask parents to complete before being provided with the relevant zoom link.
Please read or print
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
If you are seeking Baptism, Reception into the Catholic Church and Confirmation then the RCIA process for you.
Normally these classes meet weekly for 6 months prior to Easter when you will be baptised / received and or confirmed. In 2021 there are no formal classes arranged. Please contact the Parish office (Spanishplace@sjrcc.org.uk) in the first instance in order to arrange an appointment with the Rector.
Please read or print our
Marriage at St James Spanish Place
If you are seeking to be married at St James you need to contact the Parish Office (Spanishplace@sjrcc.org.uk ) at least 6 months before your preferred date and earlier if possible. This is in order to complete the necessary paperwork and attend a pre-marriage course.
Children’s Liturgy
The Children’s Liturgy group normally meets in the Social centre at 3:45 – 4:20 on Sundays, joining the main 4pm Mass during the Offertory. Children aged between 3 and pre First Holy Communion Class are very welcome to join along with or without their parents. During the current pandemic this group is suspended. Please watch for news on this group on the Parish weekly news sheet.
Resources
An additional book for those preparing for First Holy Communion.
We recommend YOUCAT for Kids – Published by CTS and a great book to give children (and parents)
a little bit more information on the Sacrament in a fun but informative way.