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St. Swithun’s Catholic Primary School are looking for Teachers – Thursday 26th April 2:00pm
Make a difference. Become a teacher. It might be easier than you think. You could change a young person’s life. If the idea of teaching does or ever has appealed to you, now might well be the right time to find out more about training to be a primary school teacher. Our school can help support you with pre-course experience. You can train through the Primary Catholic Partnership (PCP), the organisation that is in partnership with the Catholic schools in…
Find out more »Sacrament of Confirmation Programme March to June 2018
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Are you in Year 9 or above and not yet Confirmed? Then join our programme of preparation which starts in March from 18:00pm-19:30pm in the Cathedral. This leads to a Confirmation Mass by Bishop Phillip on Sun 10 June at 1500. Contact Fr Ansel in the Cathedral, please for further details or an application form: anseldmello@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Visit our Sacraments Section to find out a lot more
Find out more »Film Night; ‘The Warsaw Ghetto (2009)’
Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see "The Warsaw Ghetto (2009)" Anna Paquin stars in this war drama based on the true story of German nurse and social worker Irena Sendler. As part of her job, Irena (Paquin) has access to the Warsaw ghetto where she provides aid to Poles in German occupied Poland. When she helps to rescue a Jewish friend's daughter and provides a hiding spot for a Catholic family, word soon gets out that Irena can…
Find out more »Society of Saint Gregory – Series of Talks St John’s Cathedral
LITURGY MATTERS – a workshop day hosted by the Society of Saint Gregory (SSG) with talks, liturgies (Morning Prayer and Mass) and practical workshops. The day has a particular focus on planning and preparing for Mass, exploring what is needed for a truly worthy celebration. Afternoon workshops include Singing & Music to accompany the Liturgy (for anyone singing or playing at Mass); Preparing the Liturgy; Exploring the Texts. All are welcome, members and non-members alike, particularly anyone involved in…
Find out more »First Holy Communion 2017-2018 Programme Calendar
You can View the Whole Programme for our First Holy Communion Here the programme covers a period from 14th September 2017 to 17th June 2018. We have some sessions from 6:30am to 8:00pm on some Thursday evenings. The main sessions however will run from 11:45am to 13:00pm after Sunday 10:15am Mass at St Swithun's Church. http://stswithuns.org.uk/first-holy-communion-programme-2017-2018/ View The Full First Holy Communion Calendar for 2017-2018 > Please download the Application Form here and return it to the Parish Office Application…
Find out more »UK – “Rosary on the Coast for Life and Faith” Southsea Castle
ROSARY ON THE COAST: Sunday 29 April 2018 at 3pm. This is an initiative of the Lay Faithful across the British Isles inviting the faithful of our nations, with the support of our clergy and Bishops, to a Day of Prayer for Life. Papal Blessing: His Holiness Pope Francis presents His greetings to all those persons participating in the Rosary on the Coast for Faith, Life and Peace in Scotland, England and Wales, due to take place on Sunday 29th…
Find out more »Discovering Christ Project – Why Does Jesus Matter?
Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience where anyone and everyone, from the baptized in the pews to the unbaptized, is invited to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children. Here's the Full Project Programme *Small Group facilitators/helpers and those helping to set up should arrive…
Find out more »Film Night; ‘Hidden Secrets (2006)’
Our Parish Cinema invites you all to see "Hidden Secrets (2006)" “How well do you know your friends?” When your past becomes your present… What would happen if your secret was suddenly exposed? Nine friends discover just how explosive it can be, as their past becomes their present. Reunited at the funeral of their hometown hero, Chris Hayden, tensions escalate as their darkest secrets are revealed. Jeremy (David A.R. White-“Mercy Streets”), struggling with his calling as a former youth pastor,…
Find out more »First Holy Communion 2017-2018 Programme Calendar
You can View the Whole Programme for our First Holy Communion Here the programme covers a period from 14th September 2017 to 17th June 2018. We have some sessions from 6:30am to 8:00pm on some Thursday evenings. The main sessions however will run from 11:45am to 13:00pm after Sunday 10:15am Mass at St Swithun's Church. http://stswithuns.org.uk/first-holy-communion-programme-2017-2018/ View The Full First Holy Communion Calendar for 2017-2018 > Please download the Application Form here and return it to the Parish Office Application…
Find out more »Discovering Christ Project – What Does Jesus Want Us To Know?
Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience where anyone and everyone, from the baptized in the pews to the unbaptized, is invited to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children. Here's the Full Project Programme *Small Group facilitators/helpers and those helping to set up should arrive…
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