Faith Formation
Evangelization
Our mission is to welcome and share our love and caring with those who have been away from the Catholic Church by giving them an opportunity to express their concerns, and by showing our understanding. We also refresh their memories of the sacraments and explain more fully what they mean. Our true mission is the embracing of all in welcome, fellowship and love.Catholics Returning Home
There are many different reasons why one might leave: a hurt experienced in or by the Church or one of its members, changing family situations that made Mass difficult or uncomfortable, changes in the Church that didn't make sense to you, moving from one community to another and never really feeling at home.
Whatever your reason for leaving, we are so happy that you are considering coming home again! We welcome you, and will do our best to assist you in making a comfortable transition.
If you left and did not convert to another religion, all that is necessary for returning to participation at Mass is a sincere Confession (Saturdays 4:00-4:45 PM, or by appointment).
If you left and did convert to another religion, there may be a little more involved, but please contact the parish office for more information.
If you want to come back but have unresolved issues or feelings, we have a program called Catholics Retuning Home (CRH) which is designed to minister to people in your situation. It is a six session program run by parishioners who have, themselves, left the Church and returned. You will find a listening ear, empathy, a chance to begin feeling reconciled with the Church. Please call Joan at: 732-961-7892, or check out our CRH website at: www.welcomebackhome.org