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RETURNING CATHOLIC

The church wants you back and we are here to help you on your journey home!

"Long have I waited for your coming home to me, and living deeply our new life."

Verse from the hymn "Hosea"

There are several reasons why people leave: some get busy with work, some get distracted by family responsibilities, while others simply drift away; others are angry or hurt, some think they can do better somewhere else, and some are unsure of what they're looking for. Whatever your reasons for leaving, we are thankful that you have decided to visit this page.

If you are interested in learning more about the faith that you were raised in but have not been practicing, we invite you to watch this short video.

We also recommend visiting the following resources to help with your journey home:

To obtain more information about returning home to the Church, or to have more specific questions answered, please call the parish office for more information, or fill out this form. Someone will respond within 24 hours. We look forward to welcoming you home!

There are many resources available for us to re-discover our faith, and be reminded of the beauty of Catholicism. Here are a few of them; click on the images below to get you started!

Catholic Answers
CATHOLIC ANSWERS is a media ministry that answers questions about what the Church really teaches. It is the largest lay-run apostolate of Catholic apologetics and evangelization in North America, and is the world's largest database of answers about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith.
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Ascension Press
ASCENSION PRESS is a faith-formation apostolate who's mission is to provide Catholic parishes, schools, organizations, and individuals with effective and engaging Catholic study programs, books, and other resources.
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Upon This Rock
UPON THIS ROCK is a course developed in our parish! While primarily a program to provide adults who inquire into the Catholic faith with a path to baptism, this engaging course has also re-ignited the faith of current Catholics, providing them with a better understanding of the Biblical foundations of the Church.
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My Catholic Life
MY CATHOLIC LIFE presents the beauty and splendor of our Catholic faith in a down-to-earth and practical way by providing daily reflections, Q&A, online books, prayers, inspiring quotes and more. These free resources are designed to assist you on your journey of personal conversion!
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FORMED
On FORMED you will find Catholic resources created to help you encounter the Scriptures more fruitfully and hear the voice of Christ resound through them. Our Parish has a FORMED subscription. Visit signup.formed.org and enter "RCCV: St James" in the space for Parish or Organization.
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Word on Fire
WORD ON FIRE Catholic Ministries exists to draw people into the body of Christ, which is the Church, and thereby give them access to all the gifts that Jesus wants his people to enjoy. To be most effective in this mission, Word on Fire places an emphasis and urgency on the use of contemporary forms of media and innovative communication technologies.
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Dynamic Catholic
"Be bold. Be Catholic." is DYNAMIC CATHOLIC's rallying cry. This site provides resources for Catholics to grow in their faith. Their stated mission is "To re-energize the Catholic Church in America by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism."
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Hallow
HALLOW is a Christian prayer app that offers audio-guided meditation sessions to help us grow in our faith & spiritual lives and find peace in God. Explore over 10,000 different sessions on contemplative prayer, meditation, Catholic Bible readings, music, and more.
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