How do I find out about the Catholic Faith?
   
    What do I need to do if I want to become a Catholic?
   
    My fiancée/fiancé is a Catholic. I would like to know about her/his faith.                           What should I do?
   
    What is the Catholic Church?
   
    I am a Catholic and haven't been to church for many years, but I would like
    to return. What is the best way for me to do this?


The answer to each of these questions is to invite you to our 'Come and See' sessions, 
where we explore Catholic beliefs and teaching and allow plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion.
The sessions form part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process.

The next sessions will start on Wednesday 9th  October 2024. If you are interested in finding out about the Catholic Faith, or would like further information, please complete the form below and a member of the team will contact you; or phone Gareth on 07539 502 436.

Read  what previous participants had to say about the sessions here:   website_reviews.pdf

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come and See sessions at St. Peter’s

                                                     
Purpose

• to present the basics of Christianity from a Catholic viewpoint
• to explain the purpose and meaning of the Sacraments
• to explore the teaching of the Catholic Church on moral and social issues
• to prepare those wishing to join the Catholic Church for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion
• to enable participants to come to know the person of Jesus Christ and develop a personal relationship with him.

  Who are they for?

• non-Catholics who wish to find out about the Catholic faith
• Catholics who wish to re-engage with their faith
• practising Catholics who wish to refresh their faith
• Catholics who wish to be confirmed

When?

• Every Wednesday evening, 7.30-9pm, from October through to Easter and beyond.

 
Where?

• St. Peter's Parish Centre

What is the format of the sessions?

• There are two or three people in the presenting team.
• The session begins with a short Liturgy of the Word, comprising prayer and readings from Scripture relevant to the theme of the evening.
• PowerPoint slides are used to present the theme and questions and discussion are encouraged as we go along. Art and DVDs are also used as an aid to understanding.
• Participants receive a handout, summarising the main points of each session and including further reading and reflection material.
• All the material used is based on Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other approved documents.

 
What is included?

• The life and person of Jesus Christ
• The Creed – ‘I believe in …
• The seven Sacraments
• The moral life
• Mary and the saints
• ​The Bible
  
• Prayer and devotions
• Other topics as required