Coming up

Faith Matters talks for the Year of Faith
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God: Catholic moral & social teaching

9th, 16th, 23th and 30th  May 2013,
7 - 8:30pm – Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, SW1P 1QN
Faith Matters - the Catholic Lecture Series - returns on Thursday evenings. This series is the third of four dedicated to the Year of Faith and focusses on Part III of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - 'Life in Christ'. 

A Catholic Conversation with the Earth  by Mary Colwell.
Credo but not credulous! Christians’ conditional loyalty by  Dr Patrick Riordan SJ
Revisiting the peace message of Pacem in Terris: have we put the words into action? by Pat Gaffney
The Ten Commandments: do they still matter? by Fr Michael Kirwan, SJ 

These are public lectures and all are welcome. Registration is required as places will be limited. Please register at http://rcdow.org.uk/faith/faith-matters or email to faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation per lecture is £3.

The leading UK event for apologetics and evangelism.  To find out more visit: http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievableconference

Faith Matters talks for the Year of Faith
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God: Catholic moral & social teaching

9th, 16th, 23th and 30th  May 2013,
7 - 8:30pm – Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, SW1P 1QN
Faith Matters - the Catholic Lecture Series - returns on Thursday evenings. This series is the third of four dedicated to the Year of Faith and focusses on Part III of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - 'Life in Christ'. 

A Catholic Conversation with the Earth  by Mary Colwell.

Credo but not credulous! Christians’ conditional loyalty by  Dr Patrick Riordan SJ
Revisiting the peace message of Pacem in Terris: have we put the words into action? by Pat Gaffney
The Ten Commandments: do they still matter? by Fr Michael Kirwan, SJ 

These are public lectures and all are welcome. Registration is required as places will be limited. Please register at http://rcdow.org.uk/faith/faith-matters or email to faithmatters@rcdow.org.uk or telephone 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation per lecture is £3.

Christology – Understanding Jesus

Tutors: Fr. Dominic Robinson S.J. & Rev.Dcn. Anthony Clark  

Dates: 1st & 8th  June

Venue: St Aloysius Parish Centre, 20 Phoenix Road, London, NW1 1TA

Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

Phone: 0207 798 9150 

Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session. 

A diocesan retreat for parish adult faith formation leaders, volunteers and those who would like to get involved in parish adult faith formation

The Call to Wholeness

Heroes of Faith and Our Own Fragility

Birute Briliute Ph.D. and Ausra Karaliute S.T..L.

Where?Nazareth House, 169-175 Hammersmith Rd, London Rd, W6 8DB

When?Saturday 1st June 2013  10am  - 3.00pm

Places are limited and booking is required.

For further details and registration please contact  livingfaith@rcdow.org.uk or

call at 020 7931 6078. Suggested donation is £8 to cover the costs.

Tea/coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

 

Christology – Understanding Jesus

Tutors: Fr. Dominic Robinson S.J. & Rev.Dcn. Anthony Clark

Date: 8th  June 2013

Venue: St Aloysius Parish Centre, 20 Phoenix Road, London, NW1 1TA

Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150

Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-North Kensington

Title: The Eucharist- Entering the Sacred Mystery

Date: 12 June 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: Our Lady of the Holy Souls, 68 Hazlewood Crescent, Kensal Road, W10 5DJ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 13 & 27 June 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: St. Anselm, The Green, Southall, UB2 4BE

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Workshop-15 June 2013-Eastcote

Title:The Role and Skills of the Catechist
Venue: St. Thomas More, 32 Field end Road, Eastcote, Pinner, Middx, HA5 2QT
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150   Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Workshop-22 June 2013-Vaughan House, Victoria

Title:Helping Children to Pray
Venue:Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, London, Victoria, SW1P 1QN
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150   Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 13 & 27 June 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: St. Anselm, The Green, Southall, UB2 4BE

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Click here to download further information and registration form PDF

Two-day (29th & 30th June) non-residential event for married couples.  Drawing on the wisdom of the authentic Catholic teaching on the Theology of the Body, learn refreshing insights and powerful strategies to help you turn your good marriage into a GREAT marriage.  No group sharing!

£90 per couple includes meals, workbooks etc.

Times: Saturday 9am - 9pm (inc Vigil Mass & Celebratory Evening Meal). Sunday 9am - 4:30pm. Couples must attend both days as each session builds on the last.

Registration must be done through Catherine MacGillivray or by completing the downloaded PDF registration form. 

Email: cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk  

Tel: 020 7931 6064   

A Tour of the Old Testament for Catechists

Speaker: Brian Purfield

Date: 29th June

Time: 10:00am to 3.30pm

Venue: Niland Conference Centre, 93, Elstree Road, Herts, WD23 4EE  

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150

Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Enfield

Title: RCIA Session

Date: 3 & 10 July 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Cockfosters, N14 4HE

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Hillingdon

Title: RCIA Session

Date: 4 July 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: St. Raphael, Ayles Road, (off Kingshill Avenue), Yeading, UB4 9JP

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Enfield

Title: RCIA Session

Date: 3 & 10 July 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Cockfosters, N14 4HE

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Haringey

Title: The Eucharist- Entering the Sacred mystery

Date: 11 July 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: St. Ignatius, 27 High Road, Stamford Hill, N15 6ND

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

A time to slow down and relax in God’s loving embrace

Speaker: Rev. Dcn. Brian McMahon

Date:13th July 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1.00pm

Venue: Niland Conference Centre, 93, Elstree Road, Herts, WD23 4EE.

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150

Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Download the information PDF

Grandparents, bring your grandchildren (parents welcome too!) to a day of faith and fun for all.  Gathering Service at 11am.  Bring a picnic.  Children's entertainer, face painting, bouncy castle, football & cricket.  Uplifiting and spiritual programme for all the family: "prayer balloons", Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Way, Confessions, Holy Mass at 3pm. Workshops for Grandparents.  This day provides an enjoyable and painless opportunity for passing on the treasures of our faith.  Programme and travel information is on the downloadable pdf.  No need for tickets, no need to book, just turn up.

Do you prepare engaged couples for marriage?
Would you like to get involved in this work?
If so, this event is for YOU!  Offering a wealth of spiritual and practical insights to enthuse and encourage you to develop this essential service. The Office for Marriage & Family Life invites you to meet and share knowledge with others engaged in providing Catholic marriage preparation courses in the Diocese of Westminster.  Speakers: Francine and Byron Pirola, founders of Marriage Resource Centre, Australia.  Free event, lunch provided but Registration is Essential: contact Catherine MacGillivray cathmacgillivray@rcdow.org.uk  020 7931 6064        Download the poster here PDF 

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Barnet

Title: RCIA Session

Date: 7 September 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: Mary Immaculate & St. Gregory the Great, 82 Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Camden

Title: Preparing Children for First Communion

Date: 14 September 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: St. Aloysius, 20 Phoenix Road, Somers Town, NW1 1TA

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Brent

Title: Using Scriptures with Children

Date:16 September 2013

Time: 7:30-9:00pm

Venue: All Saints, 531 Kenton Road, Kenton, HA3 0UL

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Islington

Title: Preparing Children for First Communion

Date: 17 September 2013

Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Venue: St. John the Evangelist, 39 Duncan Terrace, Islington, N1 8AL

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Lea Valley

Title: Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 19 & 26 September 2013

Time: 8:00-9:30pm

Venue: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, 204 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DP

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: RCIA Session

Date: 21 September 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: SS Peter & Paul, 38 Camborne Avenue, Northfields, W13 9QZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Hillingdon

Title: Preparing Children for First Reconciliation

Date: 23 september 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: Most Sacred Heart, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Lea Valley

Title: Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 19 & 26 September 2013

Time: 8:00-9:30pm

Venue: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, 204 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DP

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Hillingdon

Title: Leading Liturgy of the Word with Children

Date: 29 september 2013

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Michael, Osborne Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3PW

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: Introduction to Scripture for Catechists

Date: 2 & 9 October 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: SS Peter & Paul, 38 Camborne Avenue, Northfields, W13 9QZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Lea Valley

Title: Practical Skills for Catechists

Date: 3 October 2013

Time: 8:00-9:30pm

Venue: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, 204 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DP

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Barnet

Title: Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 5 October 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: Mary Immaculate & St. Gregory the Great, 82 Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Barnet

Title: Preparing Teenagers for Confirmation

Date: 7 October 2013

Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Venue: St. Agnes, 35 Cricklewood Lane, Cricklewood, NW2 1HR

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Hillingdon

Title: Preparing Teenagers for Confirmation

Date: 8 & 15 October 2013

Time:7:30-9:00pm

Venue: Most Sacred Heart, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: Introduction to Scripture for Catechists

Date: 2 & 9 October 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: SS Peter & Paul, 38 Camborne Avenue, Northfields, W13 9QZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Lea Valley

Title: Leading Liturgy of the Word with Children

Date: 12 October 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph, 204 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DP

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Hillingdon

Title: Preparing Teenagers for Confirmation

Date: 8 & 15 October 2013

Time:7:30-9:00pm

Venue: Most Sacred Heart, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NN

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Enfield

Title:Preparing Parents for Infant Baptism

Date: 16 October 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: Christ the King, 29 Bramley Road, Cockfosters, N14 4HE

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Barnet

Title: Introduction to Catechetics

Date: 19 October 2013

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: St. Margaret Clitherow, Everglade Strand, Grahame Park, NW9 5PX

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Islington

Title: Preparing Children for First Reconciliation

Date: 7 November 2013

Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Venue: St. John the Evangelist, 39 Duncan Terrace, Islington, N1 8AL

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

Diocesan Catechetical Training for Parish Catechists-Ealing

Title: Practical Skills for Catechists

Date: 13 November 2013

Time: 7:30 to 9:00pm

Venue: SS Peter & Paul, 38 Camborne Avenue, Northfields, W13 9QZ

Participants must pre-register at least a month in advance of the event. Kindly book your place through Eventbrite. Thank you for your interest in this session.

Phone: 0207 798 9150 Email: catadmin@rcdow.org.uk