Parents are encouraged to have their babies baptised in the early weeks following the birth

Reconciliation is the sacrament where forgiveness of sins is given to those who repent and do penance for their sins.

The Eucharist is centred around a commemoration of the Last Supper

The sacrament of Confirmation builds on the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Holy Communion, completing the process of initiation into the Catholic community.

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God’s values

RCIA is both a learning and teaching programme that aims to help those who would like to know more about the Christian faith from a catholic perspective and might be thinking about becoming a Catholic.