Sacraments

Practical next steps for sacramental life in The Good Shepherd Parish.

Beginning and belonging

An introduction, baptism and becoming Catholic.

Find a starting point for sacramental preparation and speak to the parish office about arrangements.

Ask about baptism for a child or adult and the preparation involved.

Interested in Catholic faith? Contact the parish for a conversation about next steps.

Preparation for reconciliation, Communion and confirmation.

Ask the parish about preparation for a child’s first celebration of Reconciliation.

Ask about preparation and the current parish programme.

Enquire about Confirmation preparation for young people or adults.

Support through marriage, illness, death and parish records.

Speak to the parish before setting a wedding date so preparation can be explained.

Contact the parish when someone is seriously ill or needs the support of this sacrament.

The parish office can help families begin arrangements for a funeral.

Ask the parish office about a baptism, confirmation or marriage record.