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I've been away. / I need a refresher.

Welcome back! It's great to hear you want to learn more.

These two videos from the Why Mass? video series are tailored to those who need a refresher or want to reignite their faith.

"Here's my story"

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"Here's my story"

Frequently Asked Questions

If I haven’t been to Mass in a while, can I just show up?

I don’t remember the Mass responses.

I’m divorced, can I still be Catholic and go to Mass?

What are the Sacraments?

What does Catholic faith teach about Holy Communion (Eucharist)?

What should I do if I don’t feel at home in the parish nearest me?

Why can’t Catholic Mass be more modern?

Sundays are my one morning off – can I just live-stream Mass or take some quiet time?

Is there more to being Catholic than going to Mass on Sunday?

Why don’t Catholics seem to know Jesus in a living way like other Christians? Or read the Bible more?

What are the “works of mercy”?

What is meant by “Catholic Social Teaching”?

What is sin?

What is grace?

What is Confession? When should I go? How do I go?

Why is it important to be baptized?

Who are the saints?

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Can I be Catholic if I don’t agree with the Church on certain issues?

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

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What should I gift a child receiving First Communion?

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I've been away. / I need a refresher.

Welcome back! It's great to hear you want to learn more.

These two videos from the Why Mass? video series are tailored to those who need a refresher or want to reignite their faith.

"Here's my story"

"Here's my story"

"Here's my story"

Frequently Asked Questions

If I haven’t been to Mass in a while, can I just show up?

I don’t remember the Mass responses.

I’m divorced, can I still be Catholic and go to Mass?

What are the Sacraments?

What does Catholic faith teach about Holy Communion (Eucharist)?

What should I do if I don’t feel at home in the parish nearest me?

Why can’t Catholic Mass be more modern?

Sundays are my one morning off – can I just live-stream Mass or take some quiet time?

Is there more to being Catholic than going to Mass on Sunday?

Why don’t Catholics seem to know Jesus in a living way like other Christians? Or read the Bible more?

What are the “works of mercy”?

What is meant by “Catholic Social Teaching”?

What is sin?

What is grace?

What is Confession? When should I go? How do I go?

Why is it important to be baptized?

Who are the saints?

Are Catholics associated with one particular political party?

Can I be Catholic if I don’t agree with the Church on certain issues?

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

How can I be a good Confirmation sponsor?

How can I be a good Godparent?

What should I gift a child receiving First Communion?

I’m looking for volunteer opportunities for me or my teen.

Have a question?

Want to learn more?

Check out the final two videos of the Why Mass? video

series to discover more about the Catholic faith.

More resources

Visit Catholic Answers.com

What to expect at Mass

Where do I go from here?

Find a Catholic Church

Visit Catholic
Answers.com