Very Useful Catholic Resources
Here you will find very useful Catholic Resources for the faithful. This section is updated seasonally, please do make use of the information provided
Catholic Resource
Information made available from the Catholic's Bishops conference of England and Wales
| Name | Source | Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 liturgical Calendar | Liturgy Office | 2020 | Here |
| How to say the Rosary | Bishops Conference/Referral | 2020 | Here |
| A&B Diocese Newspaper | A&B Diocese | Mar 2020 | Here |
| Corona Virus guidelines | Bishops Conference | Mar 2020 | Here |
| Safeguarding within the Church today | Bishops Conference | Oct 2019 | Here |
| Catholic Guide to Prayer and Spirituality | Bishops Conference | Published 2014 | Here |
| The Gift of Scripture | Bishops Conference | Published 2005 | Here |
| Adult Formation | Bishops Conference | Published 2000 | Here |
| Learning to Love - Education | Bishops Conference | Published 2017 | Here |
| Directory: Catechesis | Bishops Conference | Published 1997 | Here |
| Family Guidance | Bishops Conference | Published 2014 | Here |
| Cherishing Life | Bishops Conference | Published 2004 | Here |
| The Lay and the Church | Vatican | Published 1965 | Here |
Role of the Christian Lay Person
Official Catholic church Teaching on the role of Catholic Parishioners
Additional Information
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Lent begins on 26 February. Traditionally the three weeks before Lent starts, we begin to think about how we can use Lent wisely, rather than Ash Wednesday catching us out. A little thought beforehand can make a big difference to our spiritual growth. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer might include coming to Mass more often (weekdays as well as Sunday), praying the rosary every day, Lectio Divina or picking up one of the resources we have provided for this year. Of course, the 33-day consecration retreat is also a good idea. Fasting does not just mean food: fasting from sin, TV, internet, social media…. It is an offering and a discipline, so we are not possessed by our possessions. Almsgiving. The Lenten Alms donations will go to charity (see porch for box), but we can give of ourselves, our time and gifts to others as well as organisations. A visit to a forgotten relative or neighbour might prove very charitable. Why? To grow in our life in Christ. To know our need of His mercy and to share it. That is why the sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) is a must! Interesting resource from the Diocese - View Here
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2020 is the 10th anniversary of Verbum Domini – Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Exhortation on ‘The Word of the Lord’ and the 1,600 anniversary of St Jerome’s death. These dates have inspired the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales to dedicate 2020 as a year of focus on the Bible and ‘The God Who Speaks’.
World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues. The day promotes more open discussion of mental health needs and advances in prevention and treatment services for mental illness. Our very own Bishop Richard hosted the Event - More Here
Now available for those who wish to follow the plan laid out by the Diocese in 2018