Preparation for the Sacraments

There are a number of instructors or catechists, under the co-ordination of Winnie Brady, who run classes for First Communion (normally for children in Year 3 but includes a preparatory class for Year 2 children attending non-Catholic schools); Confirmation; and older (under 12) children who are preparing for Baptism. Some of these classes are for both parents and children.  Training for catechists is largely parish-based, but there are sessions at the diocesan centre  in Hendon. 

Winnie can be reached via the Presbytery on 020 8445 0838.

Baptisms and Funerals: by arrangement with the parish priest

Marriages: six months notice to allow time for recommended period of instruction

Local Catholic Schools

Primary: 

Sacred Heart, Whetstone.  Tel. 020 8445 3854
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone N20 9JU

Secondary: 

Bishop Douglass CH. Tel. 020 8444 5211/3
Hamilton Road, Finchley N20 0SQ

Finchley CH. Tel. 020 8445 0105
Woodside Lane, Finchley N12 8TA

St James CH.  Tel. 020 8358 2800
Great Strand, Grahame Park NW9 5PE

St Michael Grammar.  Tel. 020 8446 2256
Nether Street, Finchley N12 7NJ

Religious Communities

Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (St Jacut)
4/6 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone N20 9JU
Tel. 020 8445 4655.  Superior: Sister Mary Paul

Society of African Missions (SMA)
33 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet EN5 1JG
Tel. 020 8440 4715