Faith & Formation
Message from Bishop Declan:
Our faith should make us joyful as we respond to the call of Christ, to go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News. If we are to do this effectively, we need to know Christ Jesus as well as knowing about him.
These pages are intended to bring you closer to Jesus, to enable you to carry out your mission as members of the Church and wider community.
Let the message of Christ live in your hearts and minds
These pages are intended to bring you closer to Jesus, to enable you to carry out your mission as members of the Church and wider community.
Let the message of Christ live in your hearts and minds
Upcoming Events
Pastoral Ministry
Find courses and resources to develop your pastoral skills and meet others in our diocese who work to serve others in their parishes and wider communities.
The Clifton Evangelist
Contains articles from parishioners, reflections on saints or significant events, upcoming events, and reflections on important events in the life of our diocese.
Clifton 5000
Bishop Declan calls for us to respond to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor. Resources, reflections, or opportunities to connect with communities already responding.
Lent 2024
On Ash Wednesday we are called to “Repent and believe the Gospel.” Check out our excellent video resources to help you turn towards Christ this Lent.
Beholding God
There are many ways to pray. If you’re looking for a place to start, to explore a new spirituality, or resources to dive deeper, take a look here.
Jubilee 2025
Pope Francis has named 2025 as an Ordinary Jubilee Year, “Pilgrims of Hope.” Look on our Jubilee page to find news and resources for the jubilee in Clifton.
Synod
Clifton began its synodal journey in 2021. We have plenty of video resources to reflect upon and deepen our experience so far. .
The God Who Speaks
A combined project of the CBCEW and the Bible Society, The God Who Speaks has plenty of video resources to help you deepen your spiritual life.
Marriage and Family Life
Marriage and family life provide the context for our daily life as Christians. Look here for resources on encountering God within the home.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is an ancient tradition in the Church. If you feel called to develop your spiritual life with a director, take a look here.
Youth Ministry
Provides opportunities for young people to further their involvement in the Catholic Church, to grow in relationship with others and develop their faith in God.
Discipleship
John Huntriss offers some of his insights into the key accounts that form our Lenten Gospels from 2023. .