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BAPTISM
‘Baptism is God’s most beautiful & magnificent gift… We call it gift, grace, anointing, enlightenment, garment of immortality, bath of rebirth, seal and most precious gift. It is called gift because it is conferred on those who have nothing; grace since it is given even to the guilty; Baptism because sin is buried in water; anointing for it is priestly & royal as are those who are anointed; enlightenment because it radiates light; clothing since it veils our shame; bath because it washes; and seal as it is our guard & the sign of God’s Lordship.’
St Gregory of Nazianzus
Catechism Of the Catholic Church Article 1216
Almighty and ever-living God, you sent your only Son into the world to cast out the power of Satan, spirit of evil, to rescue us from the kingdom of darkness, and bring us into the splendour of your kingdom of light. We pray that filled with the Holy Spirit, we may live as your children, temples of your glory. Amen.
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Latest News & Events
Mini Vinnies are Go!
The junior version of the SVP is beginning to spread across Catholic primary schools in Wythenshawe. The pictures shows the latest Mini Vinnies group to start at St Peter's Primary School, Newall Green. The group which meets weekly after school finishes, start with the Mini Vinnies prayer before reflecting upon the forthcoming Sunday gospel reading. There is then an art and craft activity which links with the gospel message. The group, which began in March has already organised 2 very successful fundraising events. For more information and pictures, please read the full story.Welcome
The picture shows adults and families who were received into the Catholic faith during the Easter Vigil service at Sacred Heart & St Peter's Church, Baguley. For more information about becoming a Catholic, or people who are considering returning to the church, please read the full story.May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds
The words which greet the lighting of the Paschal candle. The picture shows Fr Paul Standish processing through Sacred Heart & St Peter's Parish with the newly lit Easter candle. Please read the full story to see photographs highlighting some key aspects of the Holy Week journeyThank You & Farewell Fr Michael
Fr Michael Gannon, who has been made Parish Priest of Our Lady and St Christopher's parish in Romiley, returned to St Hilda's and St Aidan's parish for a farewell Mass and social. See the full story for further pictures from this event.When Irish eyes are smiling ...
Pupils and staff from Ss John and Thomas RC Primary school, Benchill, warming the crowds with Irish songs in Albert Square before the St Patrick's Day Parade. This is one of a number of cultural and community events the Wythenshawe Catholic schools engage in during the year.
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