The Sacrament of Holy CommunionThe sacrament of First Holy Communion can be taken up from children in their 8th year and above. |
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Just as their parents spoke on their behalf at their Baptism, it is their chance to decide for themselves the way forward in their Christian faith. The program starts with a period of enquiry, then Catechesis and prayerful preparation culminating in the celebration of the Sacrament with the Bishop at St Dunstan’s in Woking. The preparation sessions take place at St Hugh’s on Friday evenings and/or Saturday afternoons as well as an awayday or weekend towards the end of the program and a time of reflection after Confirmation day. The Confirmation team are Rob and Cath Wellbelove, Kevin and Caroline Peaston, Chris Promnitz and Sue Royston. For more details contact Rob and Cath Wellbelove on 01483 476801. |
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The Sacrament of ReconciliationThis sacrament is above all an act of God’s love. It is a personal moment to be lived in a relationship of love with god. It is not routine, nor an ordeal to be gone through, but is very much part if the personal renewal which takes place in each person. You are invited, in the light of God’s love, to recognise the sinfulness of your life, to have true sorrow for your sins, and a firm intention to avoid them in future.
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The Sacrament Of MarriageThe Church requires that a marriage in which one of the parties is a baptised member of the Catholic Church should be celebrated before a duly authorised bishop, priest or deacon, and two witnesses. Where this does not take place the parties will not, in the sight of God, be husband and wife, even though there may be a binding contract under Civil Law. |
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The Sacrament of Anointing of the SickThis Sacrament gives the grace of the Holy Spirit to those who are sick. By this grace the whole person is helped and saved, sustained by God, strengthened against temptation and against anxiety over death. If necessary, the Sacrament also provides the sick person with the forgiveness of sins. |
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The Sacrament of Ordination (Holy Orders)Enquirers into the vocation to the priesthood should contact Fr Paul Turner after first speaking to their parish priest or a priest who has known them for a period of time.
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Have you ever thought you might have a vocation to the ministerial priesthood? Would you like to know more about training for the priesthood? Why not take a look at the following vocations pages?
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St. John's Seminary Web Site The Venerable English College, Rome Bishop Kieran's pastoral message on vocations, 2003 National Vocations Office Web Site UK Priesthood Web Site Click here to download a free copy of Adobe PDF Reader |
Promoters of Vocations to the Priesthood
Fr. Con Foley, Fr. Richard Biggerstaff & Fr David Parmiter.
Vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood
ST JOHN'S SEMINARY
Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0QX
Staff. Tel: Guildford (01483) 892217
Students: Tel: Guildford (01483) 893741
Ordination of Fr. Tony Milner at St Hugh's
The following are photographs taken at the ordination of Fr. Tony Milner, at St Hugh's,
by Bishop Cormac in 1993.
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