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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the London boroughs south of the Thames, the County of Kent and the Medway Unitary Authority.
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The Archdiocese of Southwark is blessed with many commissions carrying out a variety of work, from Education to Ecumenism and Safeguarding to Spirituality. They all play an active role in the life of our Catholic community.
Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis
Caritas Southwark
Southwark Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Archdiocesan music
Education Commission
Commission for Promoting Racial and Cultural Inclusion
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Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation
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Southwark Spirituality Commission
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The Catholic community consists of a body of people who come together to give praise and thanksgiving to God, to receive the Sacraments, to deepen their faith, to mutually support each other in prayer and, motivated by their beliefs, to make a difference to others through good deeds. In this section, you can find out how to increase your involvement in our family of faith.
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Sacraments of the Catholic Church
The Sacraments are sacred signs of divine origin, instituted by Jesus Christ, that reveal and communicate grace.
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Becoming a Catholic
Becoming Catholic is an amazing, life-changing journey. Much more than a series of educational classes, it moves through a process of deep reflection, discernment and formation.
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Prayer
Prayer lies at the very heart of the life of the Church and is the foundation of Christian discipleship.
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Scripture
'All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.' (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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The Creed
'Believing is possible only by grace and the interior helps of the Holy Spirit.' (CCC 154).
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Discipleship
The disciple of Christ must not only keep the faith and live on it, but also profess it, confidently bear witness to it, and spread it (CCC 1816).
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Ordo
The Ordo offers a liturgical guide to the solemnities and feasts of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition, it highlights world days of prayer and themes of intercession, which are shaped within the five main liturgical Church seasons.
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The Feast of the Epiphany: House Blessing
In various parts of the world, the Epiphany is marked with the time-honoured tradition of “chalking the doors.” The formula for the ritual is simple: take chalk of any colour (ideally blessed by a priest on the Feast of the Epiphany) and write above the entrance of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 23
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#GivePrayerAGo
Prayer is strength for the weak and opens our hearts to Christ. Make 2024 the year you #GivePrayerAGo
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Saints of Southwark
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