BAPTISM
Baptism is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church, which are milestones in our relationship with God.
If you would like to arrange for your child to be Baptised, please download and complete the form from the link below and email it to the Parish email address: ourladyofcompassionformby@rcaol.org.uk
Once we have this information we will contact you to arrange a date.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026
Preparation for first Holy Communion is carried out in our two Catholic Schools, Our Lady’s and St Jerome’s. Parents of young people who do not attend these schools can take their child through preparation themselves. Please contact St Paul’s bookshop in Liverpool who can provide you with all the preparation material.
First Holy Communion Dates for 2026 are
2nd May at 10am for St Jerome’s School
9th May at 10am for Our Lady’s School
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Preparation for first Reconciliation is carried out in our two Catholic Schools. Young people who do not attend these schools should approach Father John after Mass to inform him that they would like to receive Reconciliation. He will then make arrangements for formation of the person to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is carried out at Deanery level. Please see information below for 2026.
The Confirmation sessions for young people in Year 8 and above are about to start. Please do not worry if you missed the deadline for applying with the Archdiocese. If you would still like to apply, please send an email to southportandformbyconfirmation@gmail.com – or phone and leave a message for Fr.Paul on 01704-577722 – and you will be added to the list. The Confirmation preparation programme will take place on the following dates, in St. John Stone Church, Sandbrook Way, Southport, PR8 3RN Monday 16th & 23rd March and Monday 20th & 27th April. The sessions will run from 7pm to 8pm and attendance is essential. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Confirmation Celebrations themselves will take place in St. John Stone Church on Tuesday May 5th and Wednesday May 13th, both at 7.00pm.
MARRIAGE
Those wishing to be married in the Parish of Our Lady of Compassion should meet with Father John after Mass to discuss.
The Archdiocese run Marriage Preparation Courses, click here for more information and dates.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
If a parishioner is sick or dying and needs the sacrament of the sick, please call 01704 873230. If the phone is not answered please leave a clear message including your name, the reason for your call and a contact number. The answer machine is checked every day and you can also send an email to: ourladyofcompassionformby@rcaol.org.uk
HOLY ORDERS
If you would like to become a Deacon or Priest and would like to know more about what is involved, please speak to Father John or visit the Archdiocese of Liverpool Website.
FUNERALS
If you would like to arrange a funeral for a loved one, please ask your Funeral Director to contact us in the first instance, we can liaise with them regarding available dates