Catholics come in all shapes and sizes. To be
a Catholic is to belong to the universal Catholic Church; but
it is also to belong to a local Catholic community, usually a
parish. It is in this community that we hear the word of God,
celebrate the Eucharist (Mass) and other sacraments, keep the
festivals of the Christian year, get to know one another,
learn to share in the mission of Christ.
If you are sick, or housebound, or travelling
you may not be able to join in much, but you are still a
member of the local parish community.
There are no private or retired Catholics
(though some may be resting...!).
How do you find out more ?
You approach someone in the local parish, or
ring the parish number (020 7228 2121), and ask about the
'Journey of Faith'. This is the normal way we have of
welcoming enquirers. It offers a chance to discover more
about the beliefs and spiritual tradition of the Catholic
Church, and to meet people from the parish.
There would also be an opportunity to meet
with someone privately, who will try to help you discern
where God is leading you.
Or just 'come and see'. You could come to
Mass, to look and listen. There will be leaflets to help you
follow what is going on. We hope you will be welcomed, but
you will not be interrogated. We believe that in our Catholic
faith and in our church we have a precious gift from God, and
we want to share that with anyone who wants to know more.