Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is led by our parish priest Father Thomas Doyle and a group of parishioners – some cradle Catholics, some converts and some who have recently completed the RCIA programme. The programme is open to existing parishioners, anyone wanting to find out more about the Catholic faith and what it means to be a practising Catholic in today’s world.
Join us in our earthly pilgrimage – to grow in personal holiness and to give our time, talents and treasure in loving service of God and others.
RCIA Programme September 2025 - June 2026
9th September 2025
Open Night
Come and meet the RCIA Core Team who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the RCIA programme. People who have recently completed the RCIA programme will be there to share their experiences of last year and to let you now what it was like for them.
18th September 2025
What is the Purpose and Meaning of life?
We explore the purpose and meaning of life together.
- To make ourselves happy?
- To make other happy?
- To make God happy?
All of the above
25th September 2025
Faith and Reason
Faith and reason are two wings on which the spirit rises to contemplation of the truth.
Notions of God – man’s search for meaning.
How to read the Bible (1.0)
2nd October 2025
God's Search for Us
Abraham our Father in Faith.
- The covenants made by God – and broken by man
- Elliptical nature of the old and new testaments
- Biblical typology
9th October 2025
The Hierarchy of Truths; The Trinity - 3 Divine Persons, One God
- Hierarchy of Truths
- Teaching Ministry of the Church
- The persons of the Trinity
- Read more here
16th October 2025
God the Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth
Jesus the Son, Human and Divine
23rd October 2025
The Holy Spirit
- Who is the Holy Spirit
- What does she do?
- What is her role in the Church, the World and in my life?
- What are her gifts?
- Read more here
30th October 2025
The Birth of the Church
- One holy, catholic and apostolic church.
- The Church as the bride of Christ, symbol and sacrament.
- The Church as the mystical body of Christ
- Read more here
6th November 2025
The Creed
- The Shema
- The Apostles Creed
- The Nicene Creed
13th November 2025
The History of the Church
- 1st – 3rd Centuries
- Monasticism
- Protestant Reformation and Coutner Reformation
- Modern Age
- Contemporary Church
20th November 2025
Christology Part 2
- The Life of Christ
- How we know that Jesus was divine
- Post resurrection appearances
27th November 2025
The Church as Teacher
- Magisterium – Teaching role of the Church
- Word of God – Dei Verbum
- Tradition
- Hierarchy of Truths
4th December 2025
Gallilean Supper
- Wine and Soft Drinks
- Fish N Chips
- Feedback on how things have gone so far and anything you think we should do differently
15th January 2026
The Sacraments of Initiation
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- The Holy Eucharist (introduction)
22nd January 2026
The Eucharist
- The source and summit of Christian Life
- The effects of the Eucharist
- Parts of the Mass
29th January 2026
Sacraments of Healing
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Sacrament of the Sick
5th February 2026
Sacraments of Mission
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
12th February 2026
The Church as a Sacrament
- The Church as the body of Christ
- People of God – vocations and the laity
19th February 2026
Mary - the Mother of Christ and the Church
- Theotokos
- Immaculate Conception
- Virgin Birth
- Ascension into Heaven
- Mediatrix
- Marian Devotions
26th February 2026
Holy Mass
- The Mass explained
- Parts of the Mass
- Liturgy and the Liturgical Year
- Communion of Saints
5th March 2026
The Necessity of Prayer
- Why we pray
- Different types of prayer
12th March 2026
Overview and Run Through the Sacraments of Initiation for Adults
- This session gives us the opportunity to support those who have decided that they want to join the Church. It covers
- What happens at the Easter Vigil
- How to prepare for Baptism
- How to prepare for Confession
- How to prepare for Holy Communion
19th March 2026 2026
Preparing for Holy Week
- Easter Triduum explained
- Gospel Readings
- Prayer and Devotions
26th March April 2026
Getting Ready for the Easter Vigil
- Run through of what will happen at the Easter Vigil
- Confessions for those who want it/ are making their first confession
2nd April 2026
Catch Up and Curry Night
- Catch Up on what we have missed (handouts)
- Wine and Soft Drinks
- Curry
16h April 2026
The Moral Teaching of the Catholic Church
- Human person in the image of God
- Conscience ad free will
- Human virtues
- Natural moral law
- Law of Christ and the life of grace
- Theological Virtues
23rd April 2026
Catholic Social Teaching
The principles of Catholic Social Teaching and how to apply them in real life.
30th April 2026
The Principles of the Second Vatican Council
- The Church and The World
- Documents of the Second Vatican Council
- How Vatican 2 changed and is still changing the Church today
7th May 2026
A synodal Church - what does it mean?
Communal decision-making and participation of all members in the life and mission of the Church, reflecting a journey together guided by the Holy Spirit. How big a challenge?
14th May 2026
4 Last things
- Death
- Judgement
- Heaven
- Hell
21st May 2026
Cheese n Wine
Final celebration and feedback on how we can run the course better next year.
