Continuing the Journey: Supporting new adult Catholics

Published: 09/05/2025

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Continuing the Journey: Supporting new adult Catholics

"But those who hope in the Lord renew their strength,

they put out wings like eagles.

They run and do not grow weary, walk and never tire." (Isaiah 40:31)

We are delighted to celebrate with you in these first months since you became a Catholic. Over the past year in your parish you may have taken part in discussions and liturgies as you prepared to be received into the Church at Easter. Now we wish to support you as an adult Catholic in this joyful but occasionally challenging time as you settle in.

So we are leading a series of events (some in-person, some online) for you and other new Catholics in the next few months. These events will help you continue with others in your parish and meet new Catholics from other parishes as we deepen our relationship with Jesus and the Church. We hope these events will help you will grow in your faith, learn more, discover useful resources and get to know other new Catholics.

Forthcoming events

Saturday 13^th September 2025, 10am-1pm: "Our story: God's story. How the Mass roots us in the Scriptures.”

This session will be an introduction to understanding the Mass and how it is connected with the Bible.

It will be led by Fleur Dorrell (Faith and Formation Manager, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales) and colleagues in the Agency for Evangelisation;
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please note that this does not include lunch;
Doors open at 9:45am;
RCIA catechists are welcome to accompany new Catholics to these events;
If you wish to attend, please email catadmin@rcdow.org.uk (but you can just turn up on the day too).

As this event will include some discussion of the Bible, you may wish to bring a Bible with you, but it is not essential.

Venue: Ground Floor Meeting Room, Vaughan House, 46 Francis Street, Westminster, SW1P 1QN. Location details can be found here.

Thursday 23^rd October 2025, 7:30-9pm : "Lectio Divina: Praying with Scripture"

This online session about praying with the Bible will be led by Fr Martin Flatman.

Booking in advance is essential for this event as we will need to email you the meeting details beforehand.
Please book your place by Monday 20^th October by emailing Warren at catadmin@rcdow.org.uk

More details to be confirmed.

Saturday 29^th November 2025, 10am-4pm: "An Advent Day of Reflection"

This day will help us think about the season of Advent and will be led by Fr Robin Burgess.

Venue: Bulbeck Room, The Abbey Parish of St Benedict, Ealing, W5 2DZ. Location details can be found here.

Thursday 15^th January 2026, 7:30-9pm ONLINE: "Visio Divina: Praying with Art"

This online session about praying with art will be led by Fr Patrick van der Vorst.

Wednesday 11^th February 2026, 7:30-9pm ONLINE: TBC

More information will be confirmed nearer the time.

Saturday 7^th March 2026, 10am-4pm: "A Lent Day of Reflection"

This day will help us think about the season of Lent and look ahead to the celebration of Easter (and the anniversary of your baptism or reception into the Catholic Church).

Further details to be confirmed.