Baptism:

Contact: parish office, 01245 352898, office@chelmsfordcatholic.co.uk


First Holy Communion & First Reconciliation:

Contact: Cath Lyons, 01245 460783

The children meet monthly on Saturday mornings from 10.00 to 11.15 am. The Christine Brussleman course is used. The themes that they follow are Belonging, Celebrating, Listening, Caring, Making Peace, Giving Thanks, Sharing a Meal and Let's Go Forth. Once a month this is reflected in the Sunday liturgy at the 9.00 am mass.

The parents meet monthly to discuss the theme their children are preparing. Please see either Deacon Kevin or Cath Lyons for application forms for entry to the programme. Children must be entering Year 3 in September when the course begins.


Confession:

This is available on Saturdays at St Augustine from 11.30am to 12.00 noon, at Our Lady Immaculate from 9.30am to 10.30am and at Holy Name from 5.15pm to 5.45pm.


Confirmation:

Contact: Christine Webb, 01245 603156

Confirmation Courses are held every three years for young people between 14 and 18 years of age. The course consists of Saturday morning sessions and an over-night retreat.


Marriage:

Contact: parish office, 01245 352898, office@chelmsfordcatholic.co.uk

Couples are requested to contact the parish office to complete the necessary forms and for sacramental preparation. It will also be necessary to attend a Marriage Preparation Course.


Sacrament of the Sick

Contact: parish office, 01245 352898, office@chelmsfordcatholic.co.uk

This sacrament is available to anyone who is sick.
Please let the parish office know if you are going into a hospital or a home.


Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Contact: parish office, 01245 352898, office@chelmsfordcatholic.co.uk

We run programmes for anyone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and possibly with the view to becoming a Catholic.