I would like to tell you about the:

DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE

Diocesan Religious Education Centre

It is based at: St. Vincent’s Diocesan Offices

                      St. Cuthbert’s House

                      West Road

                      Newcastle

                      NE15 7PY

                      Tel:  (0191) 2433313

                      Fax: (0191) 2433309

                      e-mail: sharon.odonnell@st-vincents.com

The Sharon O’Donnell referred to in the e-mail address is the Adult Religious Education Adviser at the Centre and a marvellous  Lady. 

The centre run many interesting and informative courses from the Centre or in local parish centres and halls. 

In addition to the courses Sharon is also available to give advise and guidance about different resources relating to Sacramental preparation programmes and adult faith development as well as supporting parishes in setting up and developing teams of parish catechists.

 Below is a list of some of the courses available:

• Baptism

• First Steps in Faith

• First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation

• Confirmation

• Journey in Faith (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

• Annual Catechist Day

• Ministry of Welcome

• Come Follow Me

• A Light on The Eucharist

• Shedding Light on the Sacraments- Scripture

• Shedding Light on the Sacraments- Doctrine

• An Introduction to The Old Testament

• An Introduction to The New Testament

• Christology

• Church

• Moral Decision Making

• Sacraments

 A copy of the latest ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWSLETTER is on the notice board at the back of church, providing details of some of the up and coming courses. 

If anyone is interested in any of these courses or finding out more about the Centre please come and see me or give me a call.

Father Jim