If you are Returning Home to the Catholic Faith, or are Considering Returning to or Entering the Church, Know that We Welcome You! “The one who created you without your cooperation, will not save you without your cooperation.” -St. Augustine
There are many reasons Catholics become inactive or leave the faith. There are also many reasons we return. If you have left because you were hurt or offended by someone within the Church, we apologize. We are sorry, as your brothers and sisters in the faith, for any pain we may have individually or collectively caused you. Please forgive us. We as individuals within the Church also struggle with our humanness, brokenness, and sins.
How do I come back to the Catholic Church?
Attend Confession and discuss any concerns or feelings you may have about returning to the Church with a priest. Next, begin attending weekly Mass on Sundays. The Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church are great resources, as well as OCIA classes if you would like to learn more about the Catholic Church and faith.
How can I feel welcomed in the Church after experiencing hurt by people in the Church?
We all fall into sin and humans are imperfect. Do not allow the actions of some individuals cause you to lose your faith in the Church. Consider clinging to Jesus even more, because He never disappoints.
- Catholicism is the truth.
- The Catholic Church has the Sacraments — and we especially long for the Eucharist.
- Our families need to be built on a strong foundation of faith and we need to live in community with others.
- We need God’s forgiveness and healing for our failings and God’s mercy to help us become better people.
- We hunger for meaning and purpose in our lives.