Reimagining BAPTISM
National Conferences 2025
Preparing for a lifetime in Christ
Baptism is transformative, it is the gateway to Christ. Our Reimagining Baptism conferences provide an opportunity for priests, deacons and catechists to join a national conversation about how baptism is understood in the life of the Church today, how to reawaken a baptismal mindset in our families and all in our parishes and how might we spread the light of hope today.
Featuring keynote talks by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem with workshops run by seasoned catechists and clergy from around the country, these conferences have been engaging and helpful as we help people to prepare for a lifetime in Christ.
Upcoming Conference - Stockport
Timetable for Friday 28 Nov (Clergy)
An opportunity to re-imagine Baptism while exploring new strategies to build a baptismal mindset in your parish. Keynote by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem followed by an opportunity to explore the reality in our parishes generally and strengthen how we announce the good news to those who seek baptism for themselves and their children, and accompany them beyond the celebration to live in Christ.
Open to clergy from outside Southwark as well - £50 including cooked lunch
Timings for the day
10.30-11:00am Arrivals/ Coffee/Tea
11.00-12:30pm Input – Keynote followed by Q&A
12.30-1.30pm Lunch + Networking
1.30-2.00pm Input
2.00-2.15pm Tea/Coffee
2.15-3.15pm Focus Groups – Practical implications
3.15-4.00pm Plenary + Prayer
Timetable for Saturday 29 Nov (Open to All)
A day of formation for priests, catechists, deanery mentors, parish leads – An opportunity to re-imagine Baptism while exploring new strategies to build a baptismal mindset in your parish. Keynote by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem followed by an opportunity to explore the reality in our parishes generally and strengthen how we announce the good news to those who seek baptism for themselves and their children, and accompany them beyond the celebration to live in Christ.
Open to All - £10 (please bring own lunch)
Timings for the day
9.30-10.00 Optional Mass in the Cathedral
10.15-11.00 Registration and refreshments
11.10-11:50 Keynote
11.50-12.00 Comfort Break
12.00-12.45 Group discussions - ‘What have you done with your baptism?’
12.45-2.00 Lunch
2.00-3.00 Talk on living baptismally
3.00-4.15 Practical Issue Workshops
4.15-5.00 Baptismal Promises and the Nicene Creed