Our Parish
Our school has very close links with the parish and St Wilfrid’s Church is situated just in front of the school, alongside the priest’s house at 44 Derby Road, Longridge, PR3 3JT.
Our Parish Priest is Father Anthony Dutton. When Father Tony visits school, he will go to each class to talk about the Gospel messages, speaking to the staff and children.
In Year 3, we invite our children to take part on their Sacramental journey, when they will take the Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion. The dates for this school year are as follows;
Dates for Sacramental Programme 2025-2026
Presentation The First Sunday of Advent
Meeting: Wednesday 26th November 2025 3.30-4.15
(Children only in School)
Celebration: Saturday 29th November 2025 5.30pm
(Children & Parents in church)
Celebrate God’s Word
Preparation Meeting: Wednesday 21st January 2026 3.30-4.15
(Children only in School)
Celebration: Saturday 24th January 2026 5.30pm
(Children & Parents in church)
Reconciliation Second Week of Lent
Preparation Meeting: Wednesday 4th March 2026 3.30-4.15
(Children only in School)
Celebration: Saturday 7th March 2026 11.00am
(Children & Parents in church)
First Holy Communion Corpus Christi
Parents Meeting: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 3.30pm-4.15
(Children & Parents in church for preparation meeting)
Celebration: Sunday 7th June 2026 10.00am
(Families invited in church)
If any child hasn’t been Baptised but would like to be included on the Sacramental programme, please contact Fr Tony on 01772 782641.
Parish details are as follows –
Parish Priest: Father Tony Dutton
Telephone: (01772) 782641
E-mail: stwilfridslong@tiscali.co.uk
Website: http://stwilfridsparish.org.uk/
Sunday Masses:
Saturday Vigil 5.30pm.
Further details in Diocesan Almanac, or on request.