Mrs Janine Garnett
Assistant Administrator
Hinsley Hall
62 Headingley Lane
Leeds
LS6 2BX
Tel: 0113 261 8040
Fax: 0113 261 8044
Email: janine.garnett@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
WELCOME to the Office for Evangelisation and Catechesis
Within these pages you will find information, guidance and resources to aid in the development of your own faith and sharing faith with others. It includes Sacramental Preparation for children and adults; Children's Liturgy of the Word, reaching out to ‘resting Catholics' and those who are beginning to explore faith for the first time; as well as ways in which you can nurture your own faith.
"Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes to the end of time.'" Matthew 28:18-20.
Visit the CATHOLIC FOUNDATION STONES website which provides a basic introduction to aspects of the Catholic Faith.
The new CLAY leaflet is now available. This is the thirteenth edition of CLAY and it holds a variety of information about courses and training events throughout Yorkshire. These courses are open to all Christians and are organised by members of the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, more >>
Our Lady's Catechists have a new website: www.ourladyscatechists.wordpress.com. The website will cover all aspects of the group's work and will be regularly updated.Our Lady's Catechists is an association of men and women who are qualified to give religious instruction at the request of parents or more >>
For the past few weeks there has been a series of workshops around the Diocese to explore the partnership of Home School & Parish. Breda Theakston and Linda Pennington have been sharing ideas and resources to help schools, parishes and families in passing on the faith to our more >>
On Saturday 15 May there was a Diocesan RCIA Day held at The Holy Name parish centre in Leeds. RCIA or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which adults are prepared to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Many parishes have a team of more >>
The final retreat day for the current Foundations in Faith (CCRS) group was held at The Briery in Ilkley on May 8th. This group have been studying and praying together for the last two years and have said how much they will miss gathering together on Tuesday evenings as they progressed more >>
Happy Easter to you and your family. If you are interested to know more about Easter, have a look at the life4seekers website. Or for a new perspective on a familiar story, have a listen to Fr Robert Barron's Easter more >>
