Fr. Tim McGrath is a priest of the Diocese of Cardiff for nearly 25 years. He is the parish priest of Bridgend, Pyle and Porthcawl parishes. Born and raised in Cardiff and classed as a late vocation, he enjoys Biblical study and particularly Temple theology.
Fr. Tim words are, ‘The talk I will give may not help/please everyone. I may not answer your question or cover your point of view. Please forgive me. I do have some note which I am happy to pass on. If you wish to email me at bridgend@rcadc.org.’
- To provide training and support to the clergy in evangelisation and catechesis
- To provide training to lay persons who assist in the work of evangelisation in the parish, including proclamation, catechesis and ongoing formation
- To provide the ongoing doctrinal and spiritual formation of Catholics
- To organise regular events that can bring about a more active practice of the faith
- To provide an organised framework and resource base for evangelisation and catechetical work in the Diocese
- To work with parishes and deaneries to design and implement evangelisation programmes that address identified needs and challenges
- To promote initiatives for the proclamation of the Good News
Our approach to learning and proclamation follows a triad of Learn, Yearn, Share
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As disciples, we learn the Truth at the feet of the Master, Christ himself, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). We desire to know the Truth and to refute errors opposed to the Truth (Cf. St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Contra Gentiles, I, 1). For eternal life is to know the only true God and Jesus Christ...
- Register for one or more of our courses or training. Courses and trainings are typically held at one of our deanery centres of learning.
- Attend our regular events held near you. Events are typically held in a parish near you.
- Join our Support Group - a vibrant community of volunteers who support the work of evangelisation by prayers and volunteering their time to arrange regular events.
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