The catechists are a group of people in our parish who share their faith with adults and children. Catechists help with the preparation programmes for Baptism, First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. If you are interested in becoming a catechist you can contact Fr Peter (coulsdon@rcaos.org.uk) without any commitment.

There is a group of people who help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word on a rota basis at the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses on Sundays in term time; three catechists run each session. Children who have not yet made their First Holy Communion are invited with parents to to...

The choir is a group of singers and musicians from St Aidan’s parish. Its aim is to lead the congregation and help them play a full part in the hymns and responses that form part of the liturgy. The choir is present at the Sunday 11:00am Mass and other special...

The parish has a team of Special Ministers of Holy Communion commissioned by the archdiocese to assist with the distribution of Communion on a rota basis. In addition many Special Ministers regularly take Communion to the sick and housebound in their own homes or care homes. Special Ministers meet periodically...

Readers provide a very important part of the liturgy by proclaiming the Word of God during Mass. Readers meet annually for a session of reflection and formation.

The St Aidan’s Youth Ministry team is a group of parishioners formed in response to Pope Francis’s call: “The Church has decided to examine herself on how she can lead young people to recognise and accept the call to the fullness of life and love, and to ask young people...