A Gateway Back Home March 14, 2011

Catholics Returning Home is a program designed to help Catholics reconnect with their faith, and their relationship with Christ. There is no obligation or cost.

Catholics Returning Home is a:

- Non-judgmental group where you can freely explore concerns and questions.
- Small community of others thinking about returning, recently returned Catholics and clergy.
- Safe haven in which private issues are identified and dealt with privately, with compassion.
- Warm, welcoming environment.
- Six week series beginning Monday, March 14th, from 7:30 p. to 9:00 pm in the North Wing Room A at St. Mary Immaculate Parish.

Typically, we explore the following topics. In week 1, 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.

March 14 Welcome, Overview of Series

March 21 Presentation on Inactive Catholics

March 28 The Church Today: Changes Since Vatican II

April 4 The Mass

April 11 Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

April 18 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.

Official Website: http://www.smip.org