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As a convert I’d LOVE to see Catholic street evangelists. They would have a full plate just “preaching at” fallen-away Catholics. I like to seek out fallen-away Catholics who are searching for God in Protestant churches (most people in my social circles are Protestant) & engage them in items of faith, especially WHY they left the Church.
In my very limited & informal pollings, it appears the #1 reason why: poor Catechesis - both at the parrish & home church. They simply don’t know the faith or are horribly misinformed about it. Most know little about the Sacraments especially Confirmation. Surprizingly most are open to hearing my story & ask why I would want to come into the Church. So far none have come back but I get them to think about it. As Mike said previously, it has to be the work of Holy Spirit.
Another thing I’ve noted in my journey. The adult children of most older (50+ yrs) devout Catholics are fallen-away. Rarely do I find a multi-generational, healthy Catholic family. Yes, Protesatants can have this problem but nothing compared to the degree seen in Catholics.
After prayer & contemplation about this issue, our Lord has led me to be a part of the Confirmation program at my parish. We’re using the Life Teen (Edge) model & its awesome. We’ve regularly have some kids go home & evangelize their parents on faith issues. One family at a time. Go God!
In my very limited & informal pollings, it appears the #1 reason why: poor Catechesis - both at the parrish & home church. They simply don’t know the faith or are horribly misinformed about it. Most know little about the Sacraments especially Confirmation. Surprizingly most are open to hearing my story & ask why I would want to come into the Church. So far none have come back but I get them to think about it. As Mike said previously, it has to be the work of Holy Spirit.
Another thing I’ve noted in my journey. The adult children of most older (50+ yrs) devout Catholics are fallen-away. Rarely do I find a multi-generational, healthy Catholic family. Yes, Protesatants can have this problem but nothing compared to the degree seen in Catholics.
After prayer & contemplation about this issue, our Lord has led me to be a part of the Confirmation program at my parish. We’re using the Life Teen (Edge) model & its awesome. We’ve regularly have some kids go home & evangelize their parents on faith issues. One family at a time. Go God!
