Sacraments

These are some Bible passages that can help us understand God's action in the Sacraments.  

(It is not meant to be a complete list of all the biblical connections)

Baptism 

If you would like your child Baptised, please contact Parish Office on 01522 522971.    [Suggested Donation £40]  

Reconciliation - Saturday between 5pm and 5:45pm

Please contact Father John St. John, on 07495 779234 , to make an arrangement outside of the time above.  

Eucharist

First Holy Communion is most often celebrated by children around the age of seven or eight, when they have reached the age of reason, and are capable of participating in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. First Holy Communion is to be preceded by the sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation.   

Please apply to the parish office in September to be enrolled for the following years First Holy Communion Programme.

Confirmation - This will take place in Saints Peter and Paul Church, Lincoln in 28 June 2025, 12pm.   

Please contact Parish Office, on 01522 522971, to make enquiries.

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact Fr John St. John, on 07495 779234, should you or a loved one need this Sacrament.  If there is no answer in the parish office please contact  Father Eddy on 01522 528961, or Canon Geoffrey Hunton 01522 682278 / 696838.  

Please see the Noticeboard - Hospital section on this website for further information.

Marriage

Please contact Father John St. John, on 01522 522971, to make the necessary preparation and planning.  

Please give at least 6 months notice. (Suggested Donation £250)  

We cannot recommend St. Pope John Paul II writings on marriage and the family highly enough.  

His 1982 encyclical, Familiaris Consortio (On the Family)  and his 1994 Letter to Families are filled with the light, truth, beauty and goodness of marriage and family in Christ. 

Holy Orders

For more information please contact the Diocesan Vocations Team: Father Neil Peoples - https://www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/vocations