The shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis & the church of St. Gabriel

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism, together with Confirmation and Eucharist, lays the foundation of every Christian life. If you are seeking baptism for yourself or your child, please contact the parish office.

Baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism, together with Confirmation and Eucharist, lays the foundation of every Christian life. If you are seeking baptism for yourself or your child, please contact the parish office.
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Reconciliation & First Holy Communion​

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we encounter God's love for us through the gift of forgiveness, pardon and peace and the Sacrament of the Eucharist is at the core of our parish life, particularly on Sundays.

Reconciliation & First Holy Communion​

Information about preparation and application forms for both these sacraments are available from the parish office or click read more to download application form.
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Confirmation

All those who have been baptised in the Catholic Church are encouraged to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation, since it completes the unification process in Baptism and of which the apex is the celebration of the Eucharist.

Confirmation

Information about preparation and application forms for this sacrament is available from the parish office.
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Anointing the sick

The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near but not limited to the time of death.

Annointing the sick

Please contact the parish office.
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Marriage

Please note that it is a requirement of the Bishop of Arundel & Brighton that you give a minimum of one years’ notice of your intention to marry. This applies whether you wish to get married at St Gabriel’s or elsewhere.

Marriage

Information about preparation and application forms for this sacrament is available from the parish office.
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Holy Orders

Vocations, calling to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious / consecrated life in the Church.

Holy Orders

If you feel God might be calling you to the priesthood, permanent diaconate or religious / consecrated life in the Church, please contact the parish office or telephone the Vocations Director, Rev Con Foley, at 01932 842643 or email him at vocations@abdiocese.org.uk