Sacramental Preparation

Becoming a Catholic as an adult

For adults who wish to be baptised and for those adults who are already baptised in another Christian denomination and wish to be received into the Catholic Church. The program varies in duration, according to those who present themselves. Please contact the parish priest: 020 8965 3313 or email stonebridge@rcdow.org.uk

Baptism

It is a great blessing that so many children are presented for baptism at Five Precious Wounds.  The church calls baptism ‘‘…the basis of the whole Christian life [and] the gateway to life in the Spirit’ (CCC 1212).

As a sign of the importance of this sacrament, parents who wish to have their children baptised should be attending Mass on a weekly basis.  If they do not yet do this, they are asked to attend weekly Mass for three months before attending a baptism preparation class and setting a baptism date.

Baptism application form

An application form for baptism can be found here and should be returned the the parish office when completed.

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion usually occurs in school year 3 and above. Children must attend a programme to prepare them to make their first confession and then to begin receiving Holy Communion as part of a regular practicing Catholic life.

First Holy Communion application form

An application form for Confirmation can be found here and should be returned at the enrolment meeting (Friday 13th October 2023 at 7.00pm in the parish hall)

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the Sacraments of Initiation. It follows baptism and gives a person the graces they need to practice mature, adult faith. It is the Sacrament that introduces a person into a life in the Spirit.

Confirmation application form

An application form for Confirmation can be found here and should be returned at the enrolment meeting (after the 12pm Mass on 12th March 2023).

Marriage

The Marriage of a man and a woman in the church becomes a Sacrament by virtue of the baptism of each of the spouses. A time of preparation is necessary for the sacrament of matrimony. Please contact the parish priest on 020 8965 3313 or email at stonebridge@rcdow.org.uk