CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME - An Open Door for Returning Catholics

St. Bernard Parish Welcomes You!

• Were you raised Catholic but do not come or seldom come to church anymore?

• Are you a Catholic who now feels separated from the Church?

• Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church as it is today?

• Would you like to feel at home in the Catholic Church again?

• Do you know someone who wishes to return to the Catholic Church?

Catholics Returning Home is a program of informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith. The first two sessions focus on why Catholics leave the Church and why they return.  The last four sessions are designed to update those who are returning on the topics of the Second Vatican Council, the Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation and the Creed.

No matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church by joining us for a six week series entitled “Catholics Returning Home”

For more information, call Pat Malcolm at 492-2832.

Schedule

1st Week
Welcome
Overview of series
Sharing by participants

2nd Week
Video - Returning Catholics
Discussion and sharing

3rd Week
The Church Today:
Changes since Vatican II

4th Week
A Walk through the Mass
Explanation and Historical Overview

5th Week
Tips on Sinning: Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

6th Week
The Creed: What Catholics Believe