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Catholics Coming Home
I had the same experience. That’s why I lead the Catholics Coming Home Ministry. What I discovered is that my lack of passion for the faith was due in large part to my ignorance of the faith. I also discovered that putting Christ at the center of my life and putting my faith into practice has changed my life completely for the better. So much so that I’d like to share my discoveries with you. If you’d like to learn more, all it takes from you is a simple one night commitment. Register to join us on Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm. We’ll talk about our experiences and present to you reasons why you may want to consider reconnecting with the Church. We know at the onset that one returns to the Church only when THEY are ready to. In other words, we’re not going to pressure you and respect your decision as a personal one between you and God. Following the first night’s presentation, for those that CHOOSE to continue, we offer three additional sessions covering topics such as “The Mass, Its Roots and Meaning”, Confession or the Sacrament of Reconciliation”, “Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, i.e. Holy Communion”, and “Ongoing Christian Conversion”. The purpose of these sessions are to provide clarity to the faith and help prepare you for a more meaningful and purposeful return to the Church. We believe that you won’t stay with us if you don’t understand what we as Catholics do and why we are doing it. Lastly, I assure you that St. John the Evangelist is not your typical Catholic parish. Please join us and experience the difference for yourselves. God Bless, Upcoming EventsCatholics Coming Home will launch a month-long journey back home to the Church beginning in November 2011. Our four evening sessions are scheduled for:
If you are interested in attending these programs or for futher information, please contact the Ministry Coordinator. Ministry Coordinator: Deacon Ed Bodley Recommended ReadingEach of the following titles listed below have been read by a member of our Catholics Coming Home team. If you would like to discuss the books in further detail, we are happy to connect you with the appropriate person. To arrange a discussion or borrow a title from our lending library, please contact Deacon Robert Viviano at 219-365-5678 ext. 265 or by e-mail: . A Faith Interrupted: An Honest Conversation with Alienated Catholics by Alice L. Camille & Joel Schorn (loyolabooks.org) Good News About Sex & Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teachings by Christopher West (christopherwest.com) New American Bible Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star by Matthew Kelly (matthewkelly.org) Remaining Catholic: Six Good Reasons for Staying in an Imperfect Church by Rev. Martin Pable (actapublications.com) Theology of the Body for Beginners: A Basic Introduction to Pope John Paul II’s Sexual Revolution by Christopher West (christopherwest.com) While You Were Gone: A Handbook for Returning Catholics and those thinking about it by William J. Bausch (twentythirdpublications.com) Our Favorite Links
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If you are visiting our web site, there is a good chance that you’re considering giving the Catholic Church another chance. There are many reasons why people leave the Church but most of us in this category simply stopped going to Mass. Many feel that they weren’t getting anything out of the Mass and over time, just became comfortable being away from the Church.