“Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” — John 4:14

You are invited into the mystery of Christ’s transforming love

As we journey through Lent and towards Easter, we’re invited evermore into the love of God. The Promise of the Father, our Life in the Spirit Seminar, is a journey over seven sessions where we can reflect on the abundance of the Father’s love and prepare for the outpouring of His Holy Spirit this Pentecost. The seminar allows us to be gently led into the presence of God, to hear His voice, and to receive the grace that He longs to give.

This Life in the Spirit Seminar is wonderful experience. It helps us to move from knowing about Jesus Christ to knowing Him personally in a heartfelt, living, personal way. Each weekly session includes:

• Teaching rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition
• Inspired talk from an excellent speaker
• Personal testimony
• Small-group sharing and support

This is the heart of The Promise of the Father, which is hosted from St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Redhill. The seminars begin on 14th April 2026 and the seven sessions prepare us to receive His grace more deeply and to open our hearts to the outpouring of His Holy Spirit this Pentecost. You can take part in person, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Redhill, online (using a computer or mobile phone) or from one of our many Parish Hubs spanning across the Diocese.

The course starts on 14th April. After this time you can view the testimonies/talks and other content on the course homepage.

Registration now closed

Who is it for?

“Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink.” — John 7:37

Wherever you are in life or in your journey of faith, this seminar is for you. Through Baptism, the Holy Spirit dwells within us and our loving Father desires to renew and deepen that grace. He longs to pour out His Holy Spirit afresh, drawing us into a deep, loving and personal relationship with Him. You don’t need to be confident in prayer or certain of your calling, you simply need to be open to the possibility that God wants to meet you and let you experience His love, personally and powerfully.

What Past Participants Have Said

“I came with doubts. I left with peace.”
“I felt seen, known, and loved by God.”
“It changed how I pray — and how I live.”

Many describe the seminar as a turning point a moment of clarity, healing, and renewed purpose. Most importantly this isn’t about learning; it’s about receiving the fullness of the promise our loving God has for you.

Dates and Details

Each session of ‘The Promise of the Father’ will bring depth, clarity, and warmth. We are very grateful to have such excellent and renowned speakers. They will help us hear the Word of God not just with our minds, but with our hearts.

There is a special Mass at the Catholic shine of Our Lady of Consolation at West Grinstead on the eve of Pentecost (23rd May at 6pm) for all course participants, where there will be prayers and laying on of hands for the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

Don’t Delay Take This Personal Invitation and Receive

Whether you join us in Redhill, from home, or from a Parish Hub, we look forward to welcoming you into this time of renewal. Come and receive the Promise of the Father the gift of the Holy Spirit poured out to you.

A Personal Testimony

Testimonies of personal faith journeys are an important part of The Promise of the Father. Margaret McGettrick’s personal testimony is below.

Registration for the course for this time is now closed.

Parish Hubs

We are inviting parishes across Arundel and Brighton to form Parish Hubs to take part in the Promise of the Father seminars as a community from their local church.

So far we are aware of Hubs being hosted in the following locations:

• Bexhill
• Lingfield/East Grinstead
• Worthing
• Uckfield
• St Peter’s, Hove
• East Brighton

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