"An outward and physical sign of an inward spiritual grace".

The Catholic Church teaches that there are seven "Sacraments", these are divided into three categories.

Sacraments of Initiation
- Baptism
- Holy Communion  - please see below for information
- Confirmation
  -please see below for information

Sacraments of Healing
- Reconciliation (Confession)
  - please see below for information
- Sacrament of the sick (Anointing)  - by request please contact us

Sacraments of Order
- Marriage
- Ordination


1st Holy Communion

Children at St Ambrose Barlow make their 1st Holy Communion at ages 7 to 8 (
Yr 3) .  Other arrangements can be made for children attending non-catholic schools.  In certain cases other arrangements can be made.

Confirmation

Children at St Ambrose Barlow are comfirmed at ages 10 to 11 (Yr 6) .  Other arrangements can be made for children attending non-catholic schools.  In certain cases other arrangements can be made.

Reconciliation (Confession)

Usually the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is held on Saturdays after 5.30pm Mass or by private arrangement.

In Advent and Lent - there is a "Service of Reconciliation"  please see the Diary page for times.


FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE -
please do not hesitate to contact us.

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