Catholics Returning Home is a six week program that can be offered 2 or 3 times a year by a parish to welcome Catholics home.
Designed as an entry point for returning Catholics, the emphasis in the sessions is about making them feel welcome, accepted and comfortable in rejoining the faith community and participating in its sacramental life.
 - Week 1 Welcome, Overview, Sharing of Stories
- Week 2 Returning Catholics - Why they leave ? Why they return ? Discussion & Sharing
- Week 3 The Church Today -Changes since Vatican II
- Week 4 Walking through the Mass
- Week 5 Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Week 6 Not the End but the Beginning -The Creed: What Catholics Believe
Who can run the Program ?
A small team of 2-3 people who have a heart of compassion and mercy and a non-judgmental attitude towards others can run such a program.
Those who have been returning Catholics themselves or have experienced the marriage annulment process are ideally suited to such a ministry.
It is not necessary that team members are theologically trained, but rather have a gentle, listening spirit that is welcoming and affirming of others. The book "Inviting Catholics Home" by Sally Mews and a supporting team training video / dvd and resource kit provide all the necessary input for this program.
No matter how long you have been away or for whatever reason, you are most welcome and we invite you to renew your relationship with the Catholic Church.
Please contact us, so that we can connect you to your closest parish community where a Catholics Returning Home Program is being held. |
