Entrance to the Church is by two massive oak doors, the work of The Robert Thompson, Craftsmen of Kilburn. Originally, these doors led directly into two passages, taking one from the piazza to the ambulatory. Between them was the Baptistry, with a Font and a floor of black granite brought from the Andes. The Baptismal Font, of nedde-finished concrete similar to the main columns in the central space of the Church, and a font-cover with a plaque showing the Baptism of Christ, the work of David John, has more recently been moved to the main part of the Church, thus allowing the Narthex to be opened up and carpeted, to facilitate easier access and egress. It is now large enough to hold small functions therein.

<<< The nedde-finished Baptismal Font by David John

The Font Cover & Plaque that bears the words>>> "Unless a man be Born of Water".

The Arms of St Mary's, Leyland, are shown on the Narthex wall. Over the inner en­trance, from Narthex to Ambulatory, are the Arms of Westminster, Ampleforth and Evesham, all of them fashioned by Alan Roberts. Located just off the Narthex is the Piety Shop.

Arms of Ampleforth.

Most of the monks who have served the Parish belonged to the community of Ampleforth Abbey. The Arms are derived from those of Westminster Abbey.

Arms of Evesham.

In 1334, Pop John XXII granted the patronage of St Andrew's Parish to Penwortham Priory, a dependency of Evesham Abbey. From that date until the Reformation, the community of Penwortham was responsible for the daily celebration of Mass and the spiritual care of the parishioners.

Arms of Westminster.

Since its restoration in 1845. the Catholic Parish of St Mary's, Leyland, has been served by monks who trace their descent back through Westminster Abbey and St Augustine of Canterbury to St Benedict.

Arms of St Mary's, Leyland.

These commemorate the consecration of the new Church in 1964. The Red Rose of Lancashire, the Cross of St Andrew and the halo of stars recall the earlier dedication to St Andrew and the latter to the Assumption of Our Lady. The Keys of St Peter indicate the connection with Ampleforth nd the Papal Tiara commemorates the Action of Pope John XXII.