St. Ann - Cheadle Hulme

Parish life

The parish is very active, with a large number of ministries and activities. The parish runs a Children's Liturgy group. The parish supports Chelwood Foodbank. The parish supports Christian Aid.

The parish runs a Journey of Faith (RCIA) group. The parish has a Flower Arranging group. The parish has a Finance Committee. The parish has an Offertory Counting Team.

The parish's Sacramental Programme is a partnership between parents or carers, the parish, and the school. Preparation for the Sacraments is part of the religious programme taught in Cheadle Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, with support from parents and the parish. Children make the Sacrament of Reconciliation in year 2 and the Sacrament of Holy Communion in year 3. For children at non-Catholic schools, those in year 3 or above receive a nine-week programme and, if ready, make their First Forgiveness during Lent.

They then follow a further nine-week programme and, if ready, make their First Holy Communion during the Easter period. The parish provides a resource for use at home with children as they prepare for First Holy Communion. The parish has a link to the Apostleship of the Sea.

Regular events

Baptisms are celebrated at St Ann's on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The bishop normally visits the Local Pastoral Area each year in early summer to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Sacraments and pastoral care

Normally at least 6 months notice is required of a wedding. The preparation for First Forgiveness for Year 2 children takes place in Cheadle Catholic Infant School, with support from the parishes and parents. The Confirmation Programme starts in January each year and runs through to the Confirmation Mass itself, which is usually in June.