Catholics Coming Home
 Our Journey of Reconciliation

There are many reasons why people leave the Church!

Anger
Sense of no longer belonging
Disillusionment
Disagreement with clergy
Boredom

There are wonderful reasons
people come back!

Spiritual hunger
A desire to reconnect
Wanting to belong
Readiness to forgive

An Outreach Ministry
to
Non-Practicing Catholics

 

Catholics Coming Home is a six week renewal course for men and women who have been away from the church for whatever reason.

 

During the sessions, there is opportunity to talk about the issues and experiences that may have caused an individual to leave the Church.  There is also opportunity to ask questions and explore topics that will make it easier to come back to full and active participation.  

Our team is knowledgeable about a wide range of topics central to
the Catholic Church.  They are prepared to talk about issues of faith and spirituality.  They are eager to meet you and learn about your experience.  We will make every effort to address all concerns and questions.

The sessions will help an individual reflect on his or her own relationship with God, learn more about the Catholic Church, and allow for healing of past hurts.


 

Catholics Coming Home is an invitation to look again at the Catholic Church


There are no expectations beyond participation in the sessions.
The Bible invites us to "taste and see the goodness of the Lord." Catholics Coming Home invites you to taste and see the goodness present in the Catholic Church.

 

You will find us open and welcoming. Please join us.
Catholics Coming Home-Our Journey of Reconciliation at:

         

St. Matthias Catholic Church

1200 West Sprague Road

Parma, OH 44129

 

Dates:  Wednesdays – September 23rd through October 28th, 2009 at St. Matthias Church

           

Time:  7:00 – 8:30 PM

 

Light refreshments served.

 

To speak with a priest or church representative, call:

          Father Ray Sutter                     (440) 888-8220 (St. Matthias)

          Father Justin Drywal                (440) 526-1177 (Assumption)

          Deacon Jim Vincent                 (216) 524-1394 (St. Michael)

          Robin Youngs                          (440) 526-1686 (St. Basil)

 

To speak with a lay person, call:

          Patti Bertschler                        (216) 236-6200 x 2

         

         

What some have said who attended CCH sessions:

 

  • “It helped get over some hurts.  Wish I knew about this a long time ago.”
  • “I feel a sense of new direction.  A refreshing openness and willingness to listen to all aspects to problems.   Non-judgmental.”
  • “Getting the point across that the team is there to help us get through our issues so we can heal, move on, and come together to worship God.”
  • The openness I felt to express myself and not be judged.”