The Sacramental Life
Preparing for Sacraments
The reception of a sacrament is a most important moment in the life of a member of the Church community, and careful preparation should be made. The Cathedral offers a time of preparation for those who are to receive sacraments, to enable them to enter more fully into these great mysteries of our faith.
Baptism
If you would like your child baptised, and you live in the Cathedral parish, please see one of the Chaplains. Parents are usually asked to attend a short course.
Contact Fr Thevakingsley Arulananthem
Tel: 020 7798 9048
First Holy Communion
The course for children in the Cathedral parish begins in September.
Contact Fr Thevakingsley Arulananthem
Tel: 020 7798 9048
Confirmation
For those aged 15-16 years. The course begins in January. Applications available in the autumn. Please see the notice board in the Cathedral for details.
Contact Ms Elizabeth Arnot
Tel: 020 7798 9062
Marriage
Six months' notice must be given. Please see one of the clergy, who will help you with paper work, and arrange pastoral preparation.
Contact Fr Antony Brunning
Tel: 020 7798 9376
To view a film of a wedding service at Westminster Cathedral please click here.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Available daily in the Cathedral. Please click here for more details.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
For those adults seeking to know more about the Catholic faith, or to become a Catholic. A course runs throughout the year.
Contact Fr Timothy Dean
Tel: 020 7798 9372
Julie Hanssen Tel: 07885218326
Visiting the sick including anointing
If you, or anyone you know, needs a visit from a priest, Holy Communion or Anointing, please contact Sr Bridget Cullen Tel: 020 7931 6019