Masses for New Catholics
Following Easter and the joy of welcoming so many new Catholics we have 3 Masses across the diocese during May. Do register and join us!
Register Now - Formation Fayre - 8 June 2024
Are you interested in learning more about your faith and helping others to do the same? Register now for our Formation Fayre on Saturday 8 June!
Our new online knowledge base - inspire.
inspire is our new online, knowledge database of resources, ideas and best practices to support parishes and Some Definite Service.
JOB: Evangelisation and Outreach Advisor
The Evangelisation Advisor will play a key part in diocesan renewal chiefly through Some Definite Service. Deadline for applications 15 April 2024.
Rite of Election 2024
On Saturday 17 February 2024 around 450 candidates and catechumens attended the Rite of Election, the largest number in a decade.
Register - Parish Plan Activation Day - 9 March 2024
On Saturday 9 March 2024 our 4th Parish Plan Activation Day will take place at Amigo Hall. Registration Required.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Places on CGS Level 1 Training (Parts A and B) at St Matthew’s parish in Northwood available to book until 9 Feb 2024.
Save the Date - Formation Fayre - 8 June 2024
On Saturday 8 June 2024 we will be gathering together as those interested in adult ongoing Formation. Places to be booked online next spring!
#RedWednesday London
Join Aid to Church in Need for a special mass to mark #RedWednesday. See the red lit Cathedral, hear the choir, and listen to an ACN guest’s testimony. Also livestreamed.
Registration Open: Catholic Parish Summit in Harrogate (12-14 June 2024)
A gathering of 1000 parish leaders in June 2024 (discounted rate for Southwark parishes until 1.12.23).
Unlock the Power of Formation-Based Small Groups
This online workshop (26 October at 7.30pm) will empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to create and run effective formation-based small groups.
New Resource: Faith in the Family
Faith in the Family is a new 15-part video resource produced by St Anthony Communications, designed for use in the parish and the home.
Diocesan Day for Catechists - 30 September 2023
The Diocesan Day for Catechists will take place at the Amigo Hall and St George's Cathedral on 30 September 2023. Places to be booked online.
Mercy Evening in South-west London
Back in March, Balham’s new evangelisation team arranged a Mercy Evening. Their experience and the format is shared here for your inspiration.
The Return of ‘A Day of Celebration’
A Day of Celebration, led by people with special needs, returns after a four year hiatus - 2 July 2023 (12noon-4pm) at The Friars, Aylesford
The Fruits of ‘Towards Pentecost’
Sharing some fruits of the ‘Towards Pentecost’ initiative from our parishes.
Communicating Christ - May 2023
The May 2023 edition of our newsletter with information on events and courses, plus SDS.
Communicating Christ - April 2023
The April 2023 edition of our newsletter with information on events and courses, plus SDS.
Living and Sharing Discipleship Joy: A Day of Evangelising Formation
This Day of Evangelising Formation will take place at Sacred Heart Parish, Wimbledon on 29 April 2023. Places to be booked through the Agency’s website.