{"id":854,"date":"2022-11-08T13:42:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T13:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/?page_id=854"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:32:27","slug":"sacraments-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/?page_id=854","title":{"rendered":"Sacraments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/BAPTISM-FONT.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-857 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/BAPTISM-FONT.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/BAPTISM-FONT-300x209.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-26332ba059383943dcd34362e9301750 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BAPTISM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Baptism is one of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church, which are milestones in our relationship with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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: <strong>ourladyofcompassionformby@rcaol.org.uk <\/strong>  <br>Once we have this information we will contact you to arrange a date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baptism-Form.pdf\">Baptism Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baptism-Leaflet-2.pdf\">10 Easy Ways to share faith with your child as they grow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baptism-Leaflet.pdf\">Baptism Leaflet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/HOLY-COMMUNION.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-861 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/HOLY-COMMUNION.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/HOLY-COMMUNION-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ee7910118597feb627dbfa77b5ad8470 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation for first Holy Communion is carried out in our two Catholic Schools, Our Lady&#8217;s and St Jerome&#8217;s. Parents of young people who do not attend these schools can take their child through preparation themselves. Please contact St Paul&#8217;s bookshop in Liverpool who can provide you with all the preparation material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First Holy Communion Dates for 2026 are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd May<\/strong> at 10am for St Jerome&#8217;s School<br><strong>9th May<\/strong> at 10am for Our Lady&#8217;s School<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Reconciliation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1029 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Reconciliation.png 370w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Reconciliation-238x300.png 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6759391fcaadab784b0e0a61a1d9825f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1028 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation.jpg 310w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Confirmation-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ae98a6083396fa260d9e171408f7f8f6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONFIRMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Confirmation is carried out at Deanery level. Please see information below for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Confirmation sessions for young people in Year 8 and above took place during March &amp; April 2026 at St. John Stone Church, Sandbrook Way, Southport, PR8 3RN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Confirmation Celebrations themselves took place in St. John Stone Church on\u00a0<strong>Tuesday May 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and Wednesday May 13<sup>th<\/sup>, both at 7.00pm<em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/WEDDING.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/WEDDING.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/WEDDING-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-142e468b18defc0185871f148f867f8f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MARRIAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Those wishing to be married in the Parish of Our Lady of Compassion should meet with Father John after Mass to discuss.  <br><br>The Archdiocese run Marriage Preparation Courses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk\/department\/pastoral-development\/marriage-family-life\/marriage-preparation\">click here<\/a> for more information and dates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stained-glass-g47433f4f3_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stained-glass-g47433f4f3_640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/stained-glass-g47433f4f3_640-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6de2f9f4fbec8f8193e09ccc3339639c wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SACRAMENT OF THE SICK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Holy-Ord.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1087 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-67f73a9364ef1ea073488282681b4d5d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HOLY ORDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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 <a href=\"http:\/\/liverpoolcatholic.org.uk\/Home-Page\">Archdiocese of Liverpool Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-border-color has-subtle-background-border-color\" style=\"border-width:25px;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/FUNERAL.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-859 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/FUNERAL.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/ourladyofcompassionformby.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/FUNERAL-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b7da726bc995dd288e5a58a5db356713 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FUNERALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2026 Preparation for first Holy Communion is carried out in our two Catholic Schools, Our Lady&#8217;s and St Jerome&#8217;s. 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