CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

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CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME

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If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, this invitation is for you. We invite you to come home..

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Our Mission

Many Catholics have become disenchanted with our Church, or any church. Every Catholic at one time or another can experience this. But if you have reconsidered leaving, and want to explore coming back, we will make your return very easy. If you're not sure about returning, but have lots of questions, we can answer them.

The Program

Cathoics Returning Home is a six week program. You don't have to come to every session. The sessions we offer are summarized on the following pages. All sessions are optional. Come to the ones your want.

Our Commitment to You

We are here to listen to you, your gripes, your complaints, your questions. We offer answers as best we can. You are under no commitment to come back, and you will not be pressured in any way to continue.

THE CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME PROGRAM

Week 1: April 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Welcome, Overview, Faith Sharing

We will tell you about Catholics Returning Home, our guidelines for participation (very basic) and ask those who wish to share their stories of how they left the Church and why they are considering returning. Some of our session leaders have also left the Church and later returned.

Week 2: May 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Sharing of Personal Stories

We pick up where we left off in Week 1. Questions unanswered in Week 1 will be answered here. We discuss concerns you have that may have caused you to stop attending church. If you missed Week 1, no problem. Come anyway!

Week 3: May 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Church Today. Changes since Vatican II

We will discuss the spirit and intention of Vatican II and its attempt to modernize the Church. We will discuss changes to the liturgy and reception of the sacraments.

THE CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME PROGRAM

Week 4: May 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Explanation of the Mass

We will take you through the new Mass and answer your  questions about the liturgy and the reasons it is so central to our faith.

Week 5: May 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

We will give you some background on the history of the sacrament and some of the more modern ideas regarding Confession and why the Church encourages us to make frequent use of this sacrament. We will have lots of time for questions and concerns.

Week 6: May 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.: Explanation of the Nicene Creed

The Nicene Creed is the core statement of our beliefs as Christians, and Catholics. We will go over this prayer and discuss why these beliefs were considered fundamental to our Church fathers.

WERE YOU RAISED CATHOLIC BUT SELDOM COME TO CHURCH NOW?

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

We can help to renew your spirit and feel the love of fellow Catholics.

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

Come share your concerns, problems and questions with us. We are here to listen.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL AT HOME AGAIN IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

DO YOU FEEL SEPARATED FROM OR ABANDONED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL AT HOME AGAIN IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

We can make your path back very easy, without pressure or obligation.

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St. Raphael Catholic Church

1386 South West End Street, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, United States

479-841-6233 for questions straphaelcc.org

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