In Bize-Minervois, Mrs Annie Cid is the representative for the Catholic Aid Society in the parish of Saint Vincent, which is made up of 18 communes in West Narbonne, from Montredon to Bize, including Sallèles, St Marcel, Ginestas...

Mrs Cid can be contacted on 06 03 64 81 86.

Accompanied by their Sunday-school teacher, Anne Lafon, the children Bastien, Margot, Amandine and Orlane recently received their first communion, which took place at the same time as the baptism and communion of their friend Sabrina. During the ceremony, abbé Régis Alquier from Bize stood in front of a very large congregation. The priest spoke in such a way that everyone felt involved. Everyone is always impressed with his profound knowledge of the scriptures, which he succeeds in sharing and making relevant today.

During the sacraments, all the children were serious, with a certain solemnity, but also enjoying what was happening and what they were doing. In particular, they were asked to choose to respect people, to prefer to love their neighbour rather than love money. When they said "Yes" to this way of life, the young communicants were warmly accepted. This was a first step and came from the heart. The other children present in the church were pleased to be invited up to the front of the altar as well.

Catechism for the children of CE1 to CM2 classes (2nd to 5th years of primary school) will start on September 24th 2008 at 17.00, in the presbytery room (Tour de Ville), with a meeting with the parents.

For all enquiries, contact Annie Cid on 04 68 46 14 43 or Anne Lafon on 04 68 46 19 83.

Start of the new academic year 2010.

From the start of September 2010, a new priest, abbé Bernard Dumec, will be resident in the Bize presbytery.