Baptism |
Before a child can be baptised parents must have attended the baptism preparation course. The date of Baptism is subject to availability and is normally discussed and agreed during the Baptism Preparation Session.
A Rite of Welcome at 9.15am Mass will take place the last Sunday of the month before the baptism date, for the parents and godparents to attend. Please note that up to two children can be baptised at each Baptism celebration. |
First Holy Communion |
First Holy Communion
St Erconwald’s First Holy Communion Programme 2025. Our children are well on the way to receiving their First Holy Communion later this Spring. If you're interested in your child receiving this sacrament next year, please contact the parish office. Please also note that in order to be part of the St Erconwald’s Programme you NEED TO BE REGISTERED within the parish, so if you're not yet registered, do download a parish registration form. We do need parent catechists to help run the programme, so please get in touch with the parish office phone(01932 22 1101 or 07494 749833) or email ([email protected]) if you are interested in helping. We really want to hear from you! |
Confirmation |
Teenage Confirmation
This year's programme is drawing to a close, and our teenagers will receive the Sacrament at the end of March. If you're interested in receiving this Sacrament next year, and will be at least 14 then, please do contact the parish office so that we can put you name on the list for next year. You will also need to be registered within our parish. You can find the Registration form on the website or at the back of the church. Any problems, please contact the parish office. Adult Confirmation Are you an adult who, for one reason or another, has not yet been confirmed? Would you like to join a group of adults preparing for the Sacrament? If so, please contact the parish office or Fr Ruslan. |
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Marriage |
Six months' notice is required before a wedding can take place. This time is required for the couple to have meetings with Fr Ruslan, for the necessary paperwork to be organised and for marriage preparation to be attended. Couples should contact the parish office initially to make an appointment to see Fr Ruslan and a provisional date for the wedding can be made at that time. The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton recommends the process of preparation should begin a year in advance of the date chosen for the wedding.
St Erconwald's does not offer the Marriage Preparation Programme, as we work jointly with neighbouring parishes. Please contact the parish office for the closest location preparing couples for their marriage. Marriage Preparation Requirements While many engaged couples may naturally focus on the practicalities of preparing for the wedding day, the Church encourages them to spend their engagement preparing for a strong, lifelong marriage together with a view to taking the time to truly reflect on their call to the married vocation together with the responsibilities and challenges that come with this. |
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Anointing of the Sick |
If a relative is unwell at home, the family can contact the parish office, or to request a visit from Fr Ruslan to administer the Sacrament of the Sick.
If the Sacrament is required in an emergency for someone in hospital, one of the hospital staff will contact the priest who is on the hospital emergency rota. For our parish, Liz Lee is part of the chaplaincy service at Ashford and St Peter's. If a relative is added to our sick list in the newsletter, please let us know if their conditions change so that we can update accordingly. |