The Catholic Parish of
Esher & Thames Ditton

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the rite through which adults are received into the Catholic Church.

If you are thinking of becoming a Catholic or would like to find out more about our faith, then please do get in touch by contacting the parish office.  Our new programme begins in November 2024......

"COME AND SEE" …..  learn more about the Catholic faith

The parish of Esher and Thames Ditton enthusiastically extends to you the invitation Jesus gave to the Apostle Philip when He said ‘come and see’…

…from the 21st of November a 20 week programme will start for those wishing to enquire about the Catholic faith and for those seeking to be Received into the Catholic Church.  

The programme also welcomes Catholics seeking to a spiritual homecoming.

Where: Church of the Holy Name parish rooms

When:  weekly from Thursday 21st Nov

Time: Faith Formation Group 7:30 pm 

followed by:- Evangelisation Group   8pm to 9pm

To register your interest email: info@holyfamilyelmbridge.church  or just turn up. Even if you miss the start date as you are most welcome to join anytime, indeed why not “come and see” what it’s all about as a taster session.

For more information please contact Fr Sebastian on  07459 650 354 or Ann Fahey on 07775 693 751.

Evangelisation Group - 10 weeks (RCIA Enquiry)
The word 'evangelisation' comes from a Greek verb that simply means 'to bring good news to others'. In response to God's call to holiness, our faith and life as adult disciples are grounded in developing a personal relationship with Jesus, "the Holy One of God" (Jn 6:69, Mk 1:24). Accordingly, "'at the heart of evangelisation we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth. . . .'  with the aim of putting 'people . . . in communion . . . with Jesus Christ.'"

Faith Formation Group (RCIA Catechumens & Candidates)
Faith formation helps adults make "a conscious and firm decision to live the gift and choice of faith through membership in the Christian community," accepting "co-responsibility for the community's mission and internal life." Adults not only receive the ministries of the Christian community, they also contribute to its life and mission through the generous stewardship of their gifts.