A Gateway Back - Catholics Returning Home February 27, 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, Feb 27th, 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.

Feb 27 Welcome, Overview of Series
Mar 5 Presentation on Inactive Catholics
Mar 12 The Church Today: Changes Since Vatican II
Mar 19 The Mass
Mar 26 Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
April 2 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.