If it's been a while

Nobody is keeping a record of time you were away

People leave church for many reasons. You might have gotten busy, disagreed with something, or perhaps felt hurt by someone or something. Whatever caused you to step away, you don’t need to have everything figured out before deciding to come back.

If you were hurt

Human brokenness can cause individuals within the Church to fail others, and sometimes badly. But what happened, doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship with God. Coming back can start with simply walking through the doors again.

If you just drifted

It’s okay if life got busy and faith took a back seat. Your past or time away is never too big or too much. God is always there, waiting for you to return. Simply show up – you may be pleasantly surprised by what still feels familiar.

How to walk in on any given weekend

The whole thing takes an hour and you can leave at any point.

Find a Church

Every Catholic church has a service on Sunday, called Mass, usually at a few different times throughout the day. We’ll help find a church nearby and you can choose a time that works for you.

Sit wherever you want

Find a spot where you feel comfortable, even if you’d like to sit in the back.

Don’t worry about remembering everything

If it’s been a while, some of the words and rhythms may feel unfamiliar at first. Stand when people stand, sit when they sit, and don’t worry about getting everything right.

When it’s time for Communion

When it’s time for Communion, you’re welcome to remain in your seat if you’d rather not go forward. There’s no need to do everything at once. Just being back at Mass is a meaningful first step.

And that’s really it

Mass usually lasts about an hour. When it ends, you can head out with everyone else or stay for as long as you like. You’re always welcome back!

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Talk to a person

While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.

Luke 15:20