Courses and Quiet Days

Confirmation 2020

The next confirmation is scheduled to take place at St Michael’s, Sandhurst on Sunday 12thJulyat 10amwith, the Bishop of Reading, The Rt Revd Olivia Graham, officiating.

The Emmaus Coursefor those wishing to gem up on the basics of the Christian faith, leading to confirmation if appropriate, will begin after Easter (see details below).

Junior Confirmation– classes led by Carol Frost and Ken Perrett; Weds 5-6pm, for 10 weeks, starting 22 April (not 27 May); Confirmation service Sunday 12 July. Meeting on Sunday 8th March after 10am service in church office for all interested (carolf58@hotmail.com, 01344 771586)

Emmaus Course - The way of faith

EMMAUS COURSE - The way of faith

Who is it for?

Anyone who wants to explore the basics of the Christian faith.
You don’t have to be a convinced believer to do the course - just open-minded.
Also suitable if you know you believe in God, but have lots of questions
It’s a suitable preparation for those thinking about getting baptised or confirmed

What does the course cover?

Basic Christian beliefs about God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit
How to grow spiritually

· How to live as a Christian
What happens in the sessions?

There will be a mixture of teaching input, questions and discussion. You can ask any question you want to. The group will be led by 2 leaders.

When and where will it take place?

Monday evenings from 8 – 9.30 pm on 27th April, 4th, 11th, 18th May, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June.

At The Vicarage, 56 Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6NY

What about baptism and/or confirmation?

There will be an opportunity for those who are not baptised or confirmed to decide whether they would like to take this step.

I’m not sure if this is going to suit me…

Come along to the first session and try it. Then you can decide if you want to continue.

The content of the course

Part 1 What Christians believe

1 We need God in our lives

2 The life and ministry of Jesus

3 The death and resurrection of Jesus

4 The Holy Spirit

5 Becoming a Christian/ Confirmation

Part 2 How Christians grow

6 Learning to pray

7 Reading the Bible

8 Belonging to the Church

9 Sharing Holy Communion

Contacts:

Revd Dr Lisa Cornwell Tel. 772413

Email: vicar@crowthorneparishchurch.org.uk

Mrs Gillian Gyenes (LLM) Tel. 773682

Email: gilliangyenes@gmail.com