A keynote talk on baptism will be given by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem on 9 and 10 May at Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral, Southwark.
Date: Friday 9 – Saturday 10 May 2025
Location: Amigo Hall, St George’s Cathedral, Southwark
A keynote talk on baptism will be given by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem with workshops run by seasoned catechists and clergy from around the country.
Baptism is transformative, it is the gateway to Christ. Come and join a national conversation about how baptism is understood in the life of the Church today, how to reawaken a baptismal mindset in our families and parishes and how might we spread the light of hope today.
You, your clergy and your catechists (involved in all areas of Sacramental preparation) are invited to participate in a day to re-imagine Baptism. This event will be hosted by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis from the Archdiocese of Southwark, and the Baptism Collaborative.
An opportunity to re-imagine Baptism while exploring new strategies to build a baptismal mindset in your parish.
Keynote by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem followed by an opportunity to explore the reality in our parishes and strengthen how we announce the good news to those who seek baptism for themselves and their children.
Open to clergy from outside Southwark as well.
Timings for the day
10:30-11:00am – Arrivals/Coffee/Tea
11:00-12:30pm – Input – Keynote followed by Q&A
12:30-1:30pm – Lunch + Networking
1:30-2:00pm – Input from Fr John Hemer MHM
2:00-2:15pm – Tea/Coffee
2:15-3:15pm – Focus Groups – Practical implications
3:15-4:00pm – Plenary + Prayer
A day of formation for priests, catechists, deanery mentors, parish leads. It’s an opportunity to re-imagine Baptism while exploring new strategies to build a baptismal mindset in your parish.
Keynote by Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem followed by an opportunity to explore the reality in our parishes and strengthen how we announce the good news to those who seek baptism for themselves and their children.
Timings for the day
9:30am-10:00am – Optional Mass in the Cathedral
10:15am-11:00am – Registration and refreshments
11:00am-11:50am – Keynote
11:50am-12:00pm – Comfort Break
12:00pm-12:45pm – Case Studies
12:45pm-1:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm-4:00pm – Three 45 minute Workshops
4:00pm-5:00pm – Baptismal Promises and the Nicene Creed
Exploring issues of criminal justice in the light of Catholic social teaching.
