Children from this parish The Blessed Sacrament Church or any other parish are very welcome to prepare for their First Holy Communion at St John the Evangelist Church, 39 Duncan Terrace.
Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) is the pathway families take towards their child’s First Holy Communion
GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) is an exciting way of supporting families to engage with their faith. Whether you are already engaged with your faith and the Church, looking for a way to become more engaged or seeking the sacraments for your child, GIFT is for you.
Encouraging you to pray, talk about faith issues, and have more family time together is good, but we believe it is not enough. We want to provide a place for you to learn what engaging with your faith actually looks like and then give you the opportunity to do it!
Saturday family sessions
Families are invited to come along on the second Saturday of each month (mostly). The sessions are engaging, spirit-filled and fun, and they are for all the family – even Grandma! We celebrate Mass, enjoy a time of fellowship and refreshment before sharing catechesis and activities. Each month we explore a different topic e.g., The Saints, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week.
Faith Formation for parents
Each month we gather with parents and catechists to explore our faith. These sessions are designed to help parents grow in their own faith, enabling them to lead their family on their journey of faith.
What’s next?
Please read this leaflet that was given out at our September meeting and complete the application form if you’re interested. We welcome applications at any time of the year. Remember, you don’t need to be a regular church goer – if you don’t come regularly, we’d love to help you on your journey that you’ll want to come regularly!
Please click here for the leaflet and here for the application form.
Would you like more information?
Please download this document.