Interested in the Catholic Faith. (RCIA)?
In October we begin a programme for those who would like to learn about the Catholic Faith.
You may have a child preparing for First Holy Communion
or the Sacrament of Confirmation and you are eager to support them
or you may have been born a catholic but have not received the sacraments.
Find this year’s course on our parish website: Home Page/ Activities/ RCIA.
Celebration Day.
Holy Saturday 19th April 2025 at 8 pm.
Enquiries: speak with Fr John or email: downhamparish@gmail.com
see link for further details.
RCIA 2024 - 2025
This course is best experienced in a communal setting where we aim to meet on the designated Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm.
We are aware that shift work and family complications can make attendance each time a barrier to engaging with this programme.
Using Zoom and online videos we hope we can cope with your particular situation and would not want anyone to be disadvantaged from exploring the Catholic Faith.
Have a chat or email Fr John for further details if you are interested.
A journey in faith
The Programme for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) runs from October to Easter in our Upper Hall.
We invite those who wish to explore the Catholic faith and those who wish to rediscover their Catholic faith to join us on specified Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm.
A programme of talks and discussions are held in a very informal and friendly atmosphere.
Contact the priest if you would like to attend.
Below you will find a provisional programme for the coming year.
Please fill in and return the enclosed application form to the church or find a hard copy at the back of the church
RCIA PROGRAMME FOR 2024/2025.
We invite applications for this programme from those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. You may have a child in school whom you want to support; are about to marry a catholic; were baptised but never received your Holy Communion or Confirmation; are wanting to return to the Church; come from no faith or another faith background. The programme is open to all. Please come and sample the programme. If it is not for you then you will not be pressured into giving reasons or contacted again by members of the Team.
For this year’s programme we will try a new format. Due to work commitments, overseas travel and the complexities of modern life it is proving very difficult to ensure each enquirer is given every opportunity to complete each module. If you miss a week then we will arrange an alternative means via video or Zoom to ensure you are included.
Programme 2024 - 2025.