Continuing the Journey: Supporting new adult Catholics

Published: 09/05/2025

Last Updated: 03/12/2025

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

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, Precentor of Westminster Cathedral and Founder of Christian Art.

If you would like to attend, please book a place by emailing Warren at catadmin@rcdow.org.uk. Booking in advance is essential.

The session is free to attend but we do need to know the email addresses of attendees in advance so that we can share the link to the meeting with you.

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.