In "Go and Make Disciples," A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States, the U.S. Bishops state that evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. (GMD, #10) Goal I – Conversion Within the Individual - To bring about in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.Goal II – Conversion to the Church Community - To invite all people in the United States, whatever their social or cultural background, to hear the message of salvation in Jesus Christ so they may come to join us in the fullness of the Catholic faith.Goal III – Conversion of Society - To foster gospel values in our society, promoting the dignity of the human person, the importance of the family, and the common good of our society, so that our nation may continue to be transformed by the saving power of Jesus Christ. Outreach to Inactive Catholics We are happy you are looking into your Catholic faith! Parish priests, pastoral staff and parishioners are eager for you to come back to church. Below you will find resources that can answer some questions, but please feel free to contact us. Parish Programs for Returning Catholics Catholics Come Home offers information for people who are not Catholic, who used to be Catholic and for Catholics who want to grow in their faith. Catholics Come Home is dedicated to presenting the honest truth about even very difficult subjects and wants to share the beautiful, historical and miraculous aspects of the Catholic Church. People who have taken the time to explore the site are sometimes surprised to find out that there is much more to Catholicism than they ever realized. Once Catholic This Franciscan Friars program at St. Anthony Messenger seeks to help people reconnect with a local Catholic faith community. Once Catholic does this by offering: information, opportunities for interaction with others, personal responses and referral to "Come Home" programs within the Catholic Church in the US.
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