26 All Hallows Rd, Bispham , Blackpool FY2 0AS .Tel .no. 01253 352587 E mail: subirous@fsmail.net frstevepearson@hotmail.com
Catechesis: Sacramental Preparation
The Parish prepares children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession), Holy Communion and Confirmation. There is good support from the Parish school.
Reconciliation
There are seven sessions over a period of three months. These take place in the Parish Hall after the 9.30am mass which we expect the children and parents to have attended. The session ends at 11am thus enabling the children / parents to attend 11am mass if this is their usual mass time
The sessions begin September and end with First Confession in early January (no sessions during school holidays)
Children are usually 7-8years of age or above.
Holy Communion
These sessions (usually 12) follow on from the preparation for Reconciliation and culminate with the first Holy Communion Mass in May
The sessions take place as for reconciliation. Children are usually age 7-8 years or above.
Catechists for the above sacramental preparation are Peter Brennan and Eileen MacCormac. They receive assistance when necessary from Sue Barnes.
Parental Preparation
The Parish is soon to introduce a Preparation Programme for Parents whose children are preparing for First Confession and First Holy Communion. This Programme will be led by Anita Bamforth, Pauline Davis, Gary Maddox and Eva Pestell
Confirmation
Preparation for this sacrament consists of 6 sessions each 1¼ hours in duration. The sessions takes place either Friday evening 5.30-6.45pm or Sunday evening 7.15-8.30pm. The children opt for one evening. These sessions take place sometime between April and October depending on when the Bishop is available to Confirm. (No sessions during the holidays).
The children are usually of age 10-11years or older
Catechists are Peter Brennan, Pauline Davis, Carol Maddox and Pat Gregory.
Parish Priest:Fr Stephen Pearson Assistant Priest: Fr Andrew Allman