On Wednesday 4th December 2024 we had our fourth session of the ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’ programme, preparing our children for their first Reconciliation. The theme was “Friendship and Respect – Turning to God.” We began the session discussing how we were feeling about making our First Reconciliation and preparing for the...
On Wednesday we had a second session of the Heart Speaks to Heart programme preparing the children for their first Reconciliation. The theme of the session was “honesty and bravery.” We began the session in a group all together around images of the bible story of Adam and Eve and...
On Saturday 19th October 2024 our team of First Holy Communion catechists came together for a day of formation. Â We started the day with prayer led by Fr Anthony and then we contemplated a beautiful glass picture of Jesus and discussed words that came into our head. Â For...
Last Wednesday we had our first session from the Heart Speaks to Heart programme preparing our children for their First Reconciliation. The theme of the session was Thankfulness: the Gift of Life. We started the session in a large group around the focal point which represented elements of the sacrament of...
On Wednesday 25th September the parents of our First Holy Communion children came together in the church to being the journey of preparation. Father Anthony welcomed the parents, and we started the meeting with prayer. I was excited to share with them the new programme, Heart Speaks to Heart, which...
Over the past two weekends we have celebrated the First Holy Communion of 46 of our young parishioners. Sunday 9th June, 12 noon – first group Sunday 16th June, 12 noon – second group This is a profound moment in the spiritual journey of our children as they receive the...
On Tuesday 23 April 2024 we held our fourth meeting for our First Holy Communion children’s parents. The theme of the meeting was Eucharist. Fr Anthony opened the meeting by talking about the “real presence.” The understanding that the children are actually receiving Jesus’ body and blood in the Eucharist....
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Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
OLSD – Farnborough Hampshire is a Catholic parish that seeks to nourish the spiritual lives of our members through worship, education, evangelization, formation and service. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community that reflects the love and spirit of the Church.
Our Lady of Lourdes +
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71 High View Road,
Farnborough,
Hampshire,
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