Mass Times / Holy Days Obligation
Baptisms are usually celebrated on Sundays, at 1:00 pm in the Cathedral.
Our course leading to Baptism consists of a Baptism Preparation Course and an Enrolment Ceremony at one of the Sunday Masses. If you would like to have your child baptised, please contact our Parish Secretary on 01277-265235.
The First Holy Communion programme, for children in Year 3 and above, begins in September and runs until June the following year. Sessions for the children occur once a month on Saturday mornings. Parents also have sessions to assist them both in developing and deepening their own understanding of the faith, and in helping them to instruct their children.
Couples wishing to get married in either the Cathedral or Holy Cross should, in the first instance, arrange to see the Dean of the Cathedral at Clergy House. At least six months notice is required in order to allow sufficient time for the preparation of couples. For all those getting married, a group meeting is held at the beginning of the year, followed by four sessions with one of the Parish Team, and culminating in a one-day course offered by ‘Catholic Marriage Care’.
This Sacrament is available to anyone who is either unwell or is going into hospital. Please contact the Parish Office to arrange a suitable date and time.
In addition, those parishioners, who through sickness or infirmity are unable to get to Mass, are welcome to receive communion at home from one of our Ministers of Communion. Please contact the Parish Office for more details.
If either you, or a relative or friend, is going into hospital and would like to be visited during your stay, please contact our Parish Co-ordinator who will ensure that the chaplain of the parish, which serves the particular hospital, is notified.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday morning in the Cathedral from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon.
At Holy Cross it is available on request after the 6:30 pm Saturday evening Mass.
Our Confirmation programme is open to young people from both parishes who are aged 16 and over, and who have completed their G.C.S.E.s. The course begins in September and continues through the year until Pentecost Sunday, at which time the Bishop confirms the candidates at the 11:30 Mass in the Cathedral.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Cathedral from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Parishoners are invited to devote a spare hour to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
This course is open to any adult who is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church. It is also open to existing Catholics who might wish to deepen or renew their faith. The course normally runs from September through until the following Easter.
For more information please contact the Parish Office or pick up a leaflet in the narthex.
