A Gateway Back - Catholics Returning Home June 18, 2012

Catholics Returning Home helps Catholics reconnect with their faith, and their relationship with Christ. There is no obligation or cost.

Catholics Returning Home is a:
• Supportive, non-judgmental group where you can freely explore your concerns and questions.
• Small community including others thinking about returning, recently returned Catholics and clergy.
• Safe haven in which private issues are identified and dealt with privately, with compassion.
• Warm environment where you will be welcomed.
• A 6 week series beginning Monday, July 18, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the North Wing Room A at St. Mary Immaculate Parish.

The themes below represent a typical flow. The group surveys the questions and issues they want to explore. Sessions 2 through 5 topics are adjusted to ensure that everyone’s needs are addressed.
June 18 Welcome, Overview of Series
June 25 Presentation on Inactive Catholics
July 9 The Church Today: Changes Since Vatican II
July 16 The Mass
July 23 Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
July 30 The Creed; What Catholics Believe

Pre-registration is requested. For more information call the group’s facilitator, Deacon Tom O’Connell, at 815-230-2241. Or call the Parish at 815-436-2651 or visit www.smip.org.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 South Rt. 59, in Plainfield. It is a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community with over 100 ministries serving the Plainfield area. For more information about St. Mary Immaculate Parish or any of its many services, please call 815-436-2651 or visit us at www.smip.org.