Family Life

Within our diocese there has been a desire to move towards what is called "Family Catechesis”. This is to recognise that all of us throughout our lives grow in our understanding and knowledge of God revealed by Jesus as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And this continued growth happens best when we do it together.

The handing on of the faith is first and foremost from the parents who when they brought their children for baptism promised to ‘bring them up in the practice of the faith’.

Our younger children are invited to attend Liturgy of the Word for Children which regularly takes place during the 9.30am Sunday Mass. These offer the opportunity for the children to hear the gospel passage of the day and reflect on it at their own level.

There are many child and family friendly opportunities; from taking up the gifts at the Offertory, playing music at Mass, serving on the altar, becoming a reader as well as other social and liturgical opportunities.

Sacramental preparation sessions are shared with St Joseph's Mossley, and St Edward's Lees.
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