Article 1421 of the Catechism states: The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave the sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members. This is the purpose of the two sacraments of healing: the sacrament of Penance and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Penance/Reconciliation/Confession
What the Church teaches in the Catechism
In the parish
Two programmes are run in the parish each year to prepare young people for the sacrament. Children attending St Gildas Junior School are prepared by the school, separate classes are run on Saturday mornings for children attending other schools whose families worship in the parish. Details of the courses, when and how to apply are published in the Newsletter.
For times of Penance/Reconcilation/Confession see the Newsletter or click here.
Anointing the sick
What the Church teaches in the Catechism
In the parish
Please contact the Parish Office or the Parish Priest if you or someone you know wishes to receive this sacrament.