We launched the fourth season of Invited in Lent 2024, offering a deeper dive into the Catholic faith. Invited offers people of ages with an opportunity to learn more about the wonders of the Catholic faith, and - through online and in person groups - to meet like-minded people. Taking part is easy, you simply watch each week's film and use the accompanying resources to help you watch, reflect, and pray.
The video series includes diocesan and Religious priests with the supporting resources designed to help people to grow as disciples of Jesus, by offering a richer level of formation - as well as some practical challenges along the way. The programme is suitable for those who have already said "yes" to Jesus and are looking for concrete ways to conform their lives more closely to Christ (if you don’t feel ready for that just yet, why not watch Invited Season III here which will help you understand who Jesus is and just how much he loves you).
We release each new series right here, on this web page. Each Season includes a range of great speakers, wonderful testimony, and engaging opportunities for prayer and reflection.
We recommend that you use a journal to write down your thoughts and reflections as the episodes progress - as each film includes questions for you to think and write about. Your journal responses will be particularly helpful if you join one of our brilliant parish groups (usually in person) or diocesan online follow up conversations with our Formation Team, that take place each week.
Our Lent Season includes a number of amazing diocesan and Religious priests, who offer their insights into what it means to make Jesus the Lord of our lives, how we the Church can be the beacon of light this world needs, and how we can be transformed by all that Mother Church has to offer.
Everyone is invited to be part of our Lent programme. Whether you take part in our Invited Mission through your parish, or online as part of our diocesan group, everyone watches the same episode and explores the same material each week.
The short answer is everyone! The purpose of our Diocese is to empower people of all faiths and none to encounter, and then grow in relationship with, Jesus Christ. As we grow in knowledge of Christ, we can allow ourselves to be transformed, impacting our own lives and the communities in which we live. So, if you feel you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, these are the resources for you. If you have never stepped over the threshold of a Church, or you have attended every day for the last 50 years, you are Invited!
